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Document Type
Thesis - University Access Only
Award Date
2014
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Civil and Environmental Engineering
First Advisor
Suzette Burckhard
Abstract
The quality of the results of computer modeling relate to the quality of input data. For this thesis the impact of two digital elevation model resolutions on a best management practices analysis method utilizing the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) was analyzed. The tool model outputs targeted were stream flow and sediment yield. The study area was Burnt Creek. Burnt Creek is a small ungauged watershed in the Bad River in western South Dakota. Different BMPs were simulated by varying upland and channel conditions. Results of the analysis showed a less than one percent difference in flow reduction between the two models and a less than three percent difference reduction in sediment yield between the models.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Digital elevation models -- South Dakota -- Bad River Watershed
Best management practices (Pollution prevention)
Streamflow -- South Dakota -- Burn Creek -- Simulation methods
Sediment transport -- South Dakota -- Burnt Creek -- Simulation methods
Description
Includes bibliographical references (pages 73-77)
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
121
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Rights
In Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Permitted
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Recommended Citation
Kilts, Whitney, "Impact of DEM Resolution on Rangeland BMP Analysis Using SWAT in the Burnt Creek Watershed" (2014). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1564.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/1564