Author(s): Suleman Shaikh; Thomas Strotmann; Nino Ohle; Bodo Heyenga
Linked Author(s): Nino Ohle, Suleman Shaikh
Keywords: H-ADCP measurements current discharge suspended sediment flux Elbe estuary
Abstract: The Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) operates an extensive hydrological monitoring network in the Port of Hamburg. In addition to the gauging stations, this also includes two horizontal-ADCP (H-ADCP) measuring stations, which have been continuously measuring flow and discharge across the cross-section of the river for several years. In addition, the sediment flux can also be derived and calculated considering the H-ADCP backscatter signal and turbidity. In recent years, standard processing routines for quality assurance, analysis and interpretation of the data and parameters have been developed for the current data and the sediment flux. In this paper, the two H-ADCP measuring stations are presented and their hydrological relevance for the Port of Hamburg is explained. Briefly, the H-ADCP measurement principle is described before selected main results and hydrological relationships are presented and discussed. In the outlook, possible further developments, adjustments and optimizations are outlined, which will be implemented in the future.
Year: 2025