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Roger Alan Kuhnle
Research Hydraulic Engineer


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Sediment transport and bed topography for realistic unsteady flow hydrographs of varying length in a laboratory flume - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Uncertainty for the ISSDOTv2 bed-load measurement method - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mcalpin, T.O., Wren, D.G., Jones, K.E., Abraham, D.D., Kuhnle, R.A., Willson, C.S. 2023. Uncertainty for the ISSDOTv2 bed-load measurement method. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. 149 (9): 04023036. https://doi.org/10.1061/jhend8.hyeng-13505.
Sediment transport and bed topography for unsteady hydrograph flows in a laboratory flume - (Abstract Only)
Wren, D.G., Kuhnle, R.A., Langendoen, E.J., Mcalpin, T. 2023. Sediment transport and bed topography for unsteady hydrograph flows in a laboratory flume. Meeting Proceedings. Proceedings.
ISSDOTv2 methodology, uncertainty, and applications for measuring bed-load transport - (Proceedings)
Mcalpin, T., Wren, D.G., Jones, K., Kuhnle, R.A., Abraham, D.D., Willson, C.S. 2023. ISSDOTv2 methodology, uncertainty, and applications for measuring bed-load transport. Joint Federal Interagency Sedimentation and Hydrologic Modeling. In proceedings.
Bed topography for the Mississippi River at Vicksburg, Mississippi, for selected flows 2011-2016 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wren, D.G., Mcalpin, T.O., Smith Iv, J.E., Jones, K.E., Kuhnle, R.A., Abraham, D.A. 2022. Bed topography for the Mississippi River at Vicksburg, Mississippi, for selected flows 2011-2016. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. 149(2):04022039-1:04022039-12 https://ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/JHEND8.HYENG-13295.
Detailed bed topography and sediment load measurements for two stepdown flows in a laboratory flume - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wren, D.G., Kuhnle, R.A., Mcalpin, T.O., Abraham, D.D., Jones, K.E. 2021. Detailed bed topography and sediment load measurements for two stepdown flows in a laboratory flume. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. 37(3): 287-298. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsrc.2021.11.002. 2022.
Bed-load validation for ISSDOTv2 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mcalpin, T.O., Wren, D.G., Jones, K.E., Abraham, D.D., Kuhnle, R.A. 2022. Bed-load validation for ISSDOTv2. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. 148(3). https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)HY.1943-7900.0001968.
Effect of increasing antecedent flows on equilibrium bed load transport rates in a laboratory channel with a sand and gravel bed channel - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kuhnle, R.A., Wren, D.G., Langendoen, E.J. 2021. Effect of increasing antecedent flows on equilibrium bed load transport rates in a laboratory channel with a sand and gravel bed channel. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. 147(10).040210838.
Changes in sediment transport and bed topography in response to step-up flows in a laboratory flume - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wren, D.G., Langendoen, E.J., Kuhnle, R.A. 2021. Changes in sediment transport and bed topography in response to step-up flows in a laboratory flume. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. 147(4):5. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)HY.1943-7900.0001874.
Evaluation of sediment load reduction by natural riparian vegetation in the Goodwin Creek Watershed - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Momm, H.G., Yasarer, L.M., Bingner, R.L., Wells, R.R., Kuhnle, R.A., Miranda, J. 2019. Evaluation of sediment load reduction by natural riparian vegetation in the Goodwin Creek Watershed. Transactions of the ASABE. 62(5): 1325-1342. https://doi.org/10.13031/trans.13492.
Structural changes of a mobile gravel bed surface for increasing flow intensity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kuhnle, R.A., Wren, D.G., Langendoen, E.J. 2019. Structural changes of a mobile gravel bed surface for increasing flow intensity. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. 146(2): 04019065. 10.1061/(ASCE)HY.1943-7900.0001699.
Sediment transport and bed-form characteristics for a range of step-down flows - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wren, D.G., Kuhnle, R.A., Langendoen, E.J. 2019. Sediment transport and bed-form characteristics for a range of step-down flows. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. 146(2): 04019060. DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)HY.1943-7900.0001695.
Interactions among gravel and sand fractions during transport as measured by impact plates and sedflux monitor in a laboratory channel - (Proceedings)
Kuhnle, R.A., Wren, D.G., Hilldale, R.C. 2019. Interactions among gravel and sand fractions during transport as measured by impact plates and sedflux monitor in a laboratory channel. Joint Federal Interagency Sedimentation and Hydrologic Modeling. June 24-28, 2019, Reno, Nevada. 1-3.
Patterns in gravel bedload transport from impact plates in a laboratory flume - (Proceedings)
Wren, D.G., Kuhnle, R.A., Hildale, R.C. 2019. Patterns in gravel bedload transport from impact plates in a laboratory flume. Joint Federal Interagency Sedimentation and Hydrologic Modeling Conference, Reno, Nevada, June 24-28, 2019. 1-5 pp.
Sampling interval analysis and CDF generation for grain-scale gravel bed topography - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wren, D.G., Rigby Jr, J.R., Langendoen, E.J., Kuhnle, R.A. 2018. Sampling interval analysis and CDF generation for grain-scale gravel bed topography. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. 144(10). https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)HY.1943-7900.0001522.
Using detailed surface topography to classify dune beds in a laboratory flume - (Proceedings)
Wren, D.G., Kuhnle, R.A., Langendoen, E.J., Rigby Jr, J.R. 2019. Using detailed surface topography to classify dune beds in a laboratory flume. American Society of Civil Engineers Hydraulic Conference Proceedings. University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire, July 9-12, 2017. 7 p.
Laboratory calibration of impact plates for measuring gravel bed load size and mass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kuhnle, R.A., Wren, D.G., Hilldale, R.C., Goodwiller, B.T., Carpenter, W.O. 2017. Laboratory calibration of impact plates for measuring gravel bed load size and mass. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. 143(12), 06017023 doi:10.1061/(ASCE)HY.1943-7900.0001391.
Measurement of gravel bed load using impact plates - (Proceedings)
Kuhnle, R.A., Wren, D.G., Hilldale, R.C., Goodwiller, B.T., Carpenter, W.O. 2017. Measurement of gravel bed load using impact plates. In Proceedings of Hydraulic Measurements & Experimental Methods Conference, Durham, New Hampshire, July 9-12, 2017. 5 pp.
Signal processing of bedload transport impact amplitudes on accelerometer instrumented plates - (Proceedings)
Carpenter, W.O., Wren, D.G., Kuhnle, R.A., Hilldale, R.C., Goodwiller, B.T. 2017. Signal processing of bedload transport impact amplitudes on accelerometer instrumented plates. American Society of Civil Engineers Hydraulic Conference Proceedings. University of New Hampshie in Durham, New Hampsire, July 9-12, 2017. 1-4 pp.
Automated watershed subdivision for simulations using multi-objective optimization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Momm, H.G., Bingner, R.L., Emilaire, R., Garbrecht, J.D., Wells, R.R., Kuhnle, R.A. 2017. Automated watershed subdivision for simulations using multi-objective optimization. Hydrological Sciences Journal. 62:10, 1564-1582 DOI: 10.1080/02626667.2017.1346794.
Sediment detachment and transport processes associated with internal erosion of soil pipes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wilson, G.V., Wells, R.R., Kuhnle, R.A., Fox, G.A., Nieber, J. 2018. Sediment detachment and transport processes associated with internal erosion of soil pipes. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms. 43:45-63.
Prediction of sand transport over immobile gravel from supply limited to capacity conditions Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kuhnle, R.A., Langendoen, E.J., Wren, D.G. 2017. Prediction of sand transport over immobile gravel from supply limited to capacity conditions. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. 143(7):04017010. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)HY.1943-7900.0001292.
Examining the generality of Tau_0/TKE for gravel and cobble beds with sand fill Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wren, D.G., Ursic, M.E., Langendoen, E.J., Kuhnle, R.A. 2017. Examining the generality of Tau_0/TKE for gravel and cobble beds with sand fill. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. 143(4):06016028. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)HY.1943-7900.0001265.
Turbulence measurements over immobile gravel with additions of sand from supply limited to capacity transport conditions - (Proceedings)
Wren, D.G., Kuhnle, R.A., Langendoen, E.J., Ursic, M.E. 2016. Turbulence measurements over immobile gravel with additions of sand from supply limited to capacity transport conditions. International Association of Hydraulic Research 2016 River Flow Conference in St. Louis, MO (http://www.iihr.uiowa.edu/riverflow2016/). July 12-15, 2016. PP. 361-362.
Prediction of sand transport over immobile gravel from supply limited to capacity conditions - (Proceedings)
Kuhnle, R.A., Langendoen, E.J., Wren, D.G. 2016. Prediction of sand transport over immobile gravel from supply limited to capacity conditions. Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Fluvial Hydraulics. River Flow 2016. July 12-15, 2016 St. Louis, MO. pp. 340-341.
Field and laboratory calibration of impact plates for measuring coarse bed load transport - (Proceedings)
Carpenter, B., Wren, D.G., Kuhnle, R.A., Rigby Jr, J.R., Hilldale, R.C., Goodwiller, B.T. 2016. Field and laboratory calibration of impact plates for measuring coarse bed load transport. International Conference on Fluvial Hydraulics. 8th International Conference on Fluvial Hydraulics. River Flow 2016. July 12-15, 2016 St. Louis, MO. pp. 371-372.
Bed topography and sand transport responses to a step change in discharge and water depth Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wren, D.G., Langendoen, E.J., Kuhnle, R.A. 2016. Bed topography and sand transport responses to a step change in discharge and water depth. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. 10.1061/(ASCE)HY.1943-7900.0001172.
Passive acoustic monitoring of bed load for fluvial applications Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rigby Jr, J.R., Wren, D.G., Kuhnle, R.A. 2016. Passive acoustic monitoring of bed load for fluvial applications. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)HY.1943-7900.0001122.
Erosion of sand from a gravel bed Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kuhnle, R.A., Wren, D.G., Langendoen, E.J. 2016. Erosion of sand from a gravel bed. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. 142(2)04015052-1-8. doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)HY.1943-7900.0001071, 2016.
Sediment-generated noise (SGN): Comparison with physical bedload measurements in a small semi-arid watershed - (Proceedings)
Rigby Jr, J.R., Wren, D.G., Kuhnle, R.A., Nichols, M.H., Goodwiller, B.T., Carpenter, W.O., Chambers, J.P. 2015. Sediment-generated noise (SGN): Comparison with physical bedload measurements in a small semi-arid watershed. In: Proceedings of the Federal Interagency Sedimentation Conference. April 19-23, Reno, Nevada. pp. 400-407.
Sediment-generated noise (SGN): Laboratory determination of measurement volume - (Proceedings)
Wren, D.G., Goodwiller, B., Rigby Jr, J.R., Carpenter, W.O., Kuhnle, R.A., Chambers, J.P. 2015. Sediment-generated noise (SGN): Laboratory determination of measurement volume. Joint Federal Interagency Sedimentation and Hydrologic Modeling Proceedings, april 19-23, Reno Nevada. pp. 408-413.
Effective particle sizes of cohesive sediment in north Mississippi streams - (Proceedings)
Kuhnle, R.A., Wren, D.G. 2015. Effective particle sizes of cohesive sediment in north Mississippi streams. Joint Federal Interagency Sedimentation and Hydrologic Modeling. Reno, Nevada, April 19-23, 2015. pp. 259-268.
Watershed runoff and sediment transport impacts from management decisions using integrated AnnAGNPS and CCHE1D models - (Proceedings)
Bingner, R.L., Kuhnle, R.A., Wells, R.R., Momm, H.G., Altinakar, M., Singh, J., Shen, D. 2014. Watershed runoff and sediment transport impacts from management decisions using integrated AnnAGNPS and CCHE1D models. International Conference on Hydroscience and Engineering (ICHE). Hamburg, Germany, September 28-October 2, 2014.
Erosion depth of sand from an immobile gravel bed - (Proceedings)
Kuhnle, R.A., Wren, D.G., Langendoen, E.J. 2014. Erosion depth of sand from an immobile gravel bed. In: Sediment Dynamics from the Summit to the Sea, Y.J Xu (ed) IAHS, Wallingford, UK. pp. 117-121.
Fine sediment sources in conservation effects assessment project watersheds Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wilson, C., Kuhnle, R.A., Dabney, S.M., Lerch, R.N., Huang, C., King, K.W., Livingston, S.J. 2014. Fine sediment sources in conservation effects assessment project watersheds. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 69(5):402-413.
Acoustic measurement of suspensions of clay and silt particles using single frequency attenuation and backscatter Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Carpenter, W.O., Goodwiller, B.T., Chambers, J.P., Wren, D.G., Kuhnle, R.A. 2014. Acoustic measurement of suspensions of clay and silt particles using single frequency attenuation and backscatter. Applied Acoustics. 85:123-129.
Predicting bed load transport of sand and gravel on Goodwin Creek - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kuhnle, R.A., Wren, D.G., Langendoen, E.J. 2014. Predicting bed load transport of sand and gravel on Goodwin Creek. Journal of Hydro-environment Research. 8(2):153-163.
A note on acoustic measurements of turbulence, suspended sediment, and bed forms in mobile bed experiments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wren, D.G., Langendoen, E.J., Kuhnle, R.A. 2014. A note on acoustic measurements of turbulence, suspended sediment, and bed forms in mobile bed experiments. Journal of Hydro-environment Research. 8:(2)164-173.
Turbulent flow and sand transport over a cobble bed in a laboratory flume Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wren, D.G., Kuhnle, R.A., Langendoen, E.J., Rigby Jr, J.R. 2014. Turbulent flow and sand transport over a cobble bed in a laboratory flume. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. 140(4). doi:04014001. 2014.
Turbulence structure and sand transport over gravel and cobble beds in laboratory flumes - ()
Wren, D.G., Kuhnle, R.A., Langendoen, E.J., Pellachini, C. 2013. Turbulence structure and sand transport over gravel and cobble beds in laboratory flumes. In: Venditti, J. G., Best, J. L., Church, M., and Hardy, R. J. Coherent Flow Structures at Earth's Surface. Chichester, UK. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, p. 341-357.
Effects of silt loading on turbulence and sand transport - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wren, D.G., Kuhnle, R.A. 2012. Effects of silt loading on turbulence and sand transport. International Journal of Sediment Research. 27(4):451-459.
Flow near a model spur dike with a fixed scoured bed - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kuhnle, R.A., Alonso, C.V. 2013. Flow near a model spur dike with a fixed scoured bed. International Journal of Sediment Research. 28(3):349-357.
Performance assessment and calibration of a profiling lab-scale acoustic Doppler velocimeter for application over mixed sand-gravel beds - (Proceedings)
Ursic, M., Langendoen, E. J., Wren, D. G., Kuhnle, R. A., and Pellachini, C. Performance assessment and calibration of a profiling lab-scale acoustic Doppler velocimeter for application over mixed sand-gravel beds. Hydraulic Measurements and Experimental Methods Conference, Snowbird, Utah. 6 pp. 2012. CD-ROM.
Using terrestrial LIDAR to characterize morphology and texture of a sand and gravel bed in a laboratory flume - (Proceedings)
Ursic, M., Langendoen, E. J., Momm, H., Wren, D. G., and Kuhnle, R. A. Using terrestrial LIDAR to characterize morphology and texture of a sand and gravel bed in a laboratory flume. Hydraulic Measurements and Experimental Methods Conference, Snowbird, Utah. 6 pp. 2012. CD-ROM.
Observations on the use of acoustic Doppler velocimeters over rough beds with suspended sediment - (Proceedings)
Wren, D.G., Langendoen, E.J., Kuhnle, R.A., Pellachini, C. 2012. Observations on the use of acoustic Doppler velocimeters over rough beds with suspended sediment. Hydraulic Measurements and Experimental Methods Conference, Snowbird, Utah. 7 pp. CD-ROM.
Sand transport over an immobile gravel substrate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kuhnle, R.A., Wren, D.G., Langendoen, E.J., Rigby Jr, J.R. 2013. Sand transport over an immobile gravel substrate. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. 139(2):167-176.
Watershed management for erosion and sedimentation control Case Study: Goodwin Creek, Panola County, MS - ()
Dabney, S.M., Shields Jr, F.D., Bingner, R.L., Kuhnle, R.A., Rigby Jr, J.R. 2012. Watershed management for erosion and sedimentation control Case Study: Goodwin Creek, Panola County, MS. IN: Advances in Soil Science. 19:539-556.
Suspended Load - ()
Kuhnle, R.A. 2013. Suspended Load. In: Shroder, J.F. (Editor-in-Chief), Wohl, E. (Volume Editor), Treatise on Geomorphology Vol. 9, Fluvial Geomorphology, Academic Press, San Diego, CA, pp. 124-136. (Book Chapter).
Effects of sand addition on turbulent flow over an immobile gravel bed - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wren, D.G., Langendoen, E.J., Kuhnle, R.A. 2011. Effects of sand addition on turbulent flow over an immobile gravel bed. Journal of Geophysical Research. 116 doi:10.1029/2010JF001859.
Validation of bed-load transport measurements with time-sequenced bathymetric data - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abraham, D., Kuhnle, R.A., Odgaard, A.J. 2011. Validation of bed-load transport measurements with time-sequenced bathymetric data. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. 137(7):723-728.
Sand Transport, Flow Turbulence, and Bed Forms over an Immobile Gravel Bed - (Proceedings)
Kuhnle, R.A., Wren, D.G., Langendoen, E.J. 2010. Sand Transport, Flow Turbulence, and Bed Forms over an Immobile Gravel Bed. 11th International Symposium on River Sedimentation, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 6-9 September, 2010. CD (Conference Proceedings)
An Experimental Study of Sand Transport over an Immobile Gravel Substrate - (Proceedings)
Kuhnle, R.A., Wren, D.G., Langendoen, E.J. 2010. An Experimental Study of Sand Transport over an Immobile Gravel Substrate. 2nd Joint Federal Interagency Sedimentation Conference, Las Vegas, NV, June 27-July 1, 2010. CD (Conference Proceedings)
Effects of local immobile gravel bed elevation on turbulence - (Proceedings)
Wren, D.G., Langendoen, E.J., Kuhnle, R.A. 2010. Effects of Local Immobile Gravel Bed Elevation on Turbulence. Federal Interagency Sedimentation Conference Proceedings. CD Conference Proceedings. 9 pages.
Acoustic Measurement of Suspended Fine Particle Concentrations by Attenuation - ()
Carpenter, W.O., Chambers, J.P., Wren, D.G., Kuhnle, R.A., Diers, J.A. 2009. Acoustic Measurement of Suspended Fine Particle Concentrations by Attenuation. USDA ARS national Sedimentation Laboratory Research Report No. 67, 62 p. (Funded research project completion report)
Acoustic measurements of clay-size particles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Carpenter, W.O., Chambers, J.P., Wren, D.G., Kuhnle, R.A., Diers, J.A. 2009. Acoustic measurements of clay-size particles. Journal of the Acoustical Society of America. 126(6):190-195.
Flow and sand transport over an immobile gravel bed. - (Proceedings)
Wren, D.G., Langendoen, E.J., Kuhnle, R.A. 2009. Flow and sand transport over an immobile gravel bed. Congress of International Association for Hydraulic Research Proceedings. 8 pages. August 9-14/2009.
Measurement and prediction of the size of suspended sediment over dunes - (Proceedings)
Kuhnle, R.A., Wren, D.G. 2009. Measurement and prediction of the size of suspended sediment over dunes. Proceedings of the 33rd International Association of Hydrdaulic Research Congress. Water Engineering for a Sustainable Environment. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 8 pp. August 9-14, 2009 (Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings
Size of Suspended Sediment over Dunes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kuhnle, R.A., Wren, D.G. 2009. Size of Suspended Sediment over Dunes. Journal of Geophysical Research. 114, F02020, doi:10.1029/2008JF001200
Calculation of Near-Bank Velocity and Boundary Shear Stress - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kean, J.W., Kuhnle, R.A., Smith, J.D., Alonso, C.V., Langendoen, E.J. 2009. Calculation of Near-Bank Velocity and Boundary Shear Stress. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. Vol. 135 Issue 6 pp. 588-601.
Measurements of Coupled Fluid and Sediment Motion Over Mobile Sand Dunes in a Laboratory Flume - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wren, D.G., Kuhnle, R.A. 2008. Measurements of Coupled Fluid and Sediment Motion Over Mobile Sand Dunes in a Laboratory Flume. International Journal of Sediment Research. Vol. 23 (4) pp.329-337.
Estimation of concentration and particle size distribution of natural sands suspended in water using acoustic backscatter - (Proceedings)
Chambers, J.P., Smith, C., Wren, D.G., Kuhnle, R.A. 2008. Estimation of concentration and particle size distribution of natural sands suspended in water using acoustic backscatter. National Sedimentaton Laboratory (NSL)- 50 Years of Soil & Water Research in a Changing Agricultural Environment. p. 907-921.
Experimental sediment transport research at the USDA National Sedimentation Laboratory - (Proceedings)
Kuhnle, R.A., Wren, D.G., Alonso, C.V. 2008. Experimental sediment transport research at the USDA National Sedimentation Laboratory. National Sedimentaton Laboratory (NSL)- 50 Years of Soil & Water Research in a Changing Agricultural Environment. p. 45-65.
Quantifying Relative Contributions from Sediment Sources in Conservation Effects Assessment Project Watersheds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wilson, C.G., Kuhnle, R.A., Bosch, D.D., Steiner, J.L., Starks, P.J., Tomer, M.D., Wilson, G.V. 2008. Quantifying Relative Contributions from Sediment Sources in Conservation Effects Assessment Project Watersheds. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 63(6):523-532.
Conservation Practice Effects on Sediment Load in the Goodwin Creek Experimental Watershed - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kuhnle, R.A., Bingner, R.L., Alonso, C.V., Wilson, C.G., Simon, A. 2008. Conservation Practice Effects on Sediment Load in the Goodwin Creek Experimental Watershed. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation 63(6): 496-503.
Size of Suspended Sediment Over Dunes - (Proceedings)
Kuhnle, R.A., Wren, D.G. 2007. Size of Suspended Sediment Over Dunes. In: Proceedings of Hydraulic Measurements and Experimental Methods Conference, Lake Placid, NY, p. 274-279.
Measured and Simulated Flow Near a Submerged Spur Dike - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kuhnle, R.A., Jia, Y., Alonso, C.V. 2008. Measured and Simulated Flow Near a Submerged Spur Dike. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 134(7): 916-924, doi:10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9429 (2008)134:7(916-924), 2008.
Time Scales in Turbulence and Sediment Concentration Over Mobile Sand Dunes - (Proceedings)
Wren, D.G., Kuhnle, R.A. 2007. Time Scales in Turbulence and Sediment Concentration Over Mobile Sand Dunes. Environmental and Water Resources Institute World Congress Proceedings. 6 pp. 2007. CD-ROM
Measurements of the relationship between turbulence and sediment in suspension over mobile sand dunes in a laboratory flume - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wren, D.G., Kuhnle, R.A., Wilson, C. 2007. Measurements of the relationship between turbulence and sediment in suspension over mobile sand dunes in a laboratory flume. Journal of Geophysical Research. 112:F03009, doi:10.1029/2006JF000683.
Goodwin Creek Experimental Watershed: A Historical Perspective - (Proceedings)
Bingner, R.L., Kuhnle, R.A., Alonso, C.V. 2007. Goodwin Creek Experimental Watershed: A Historical Perspective. In: Rogers, J. R. (Ed.) Environmental and Water Resources: Milestones in Engineers History, ASCE, Reston, Virginia p. 113-117.
Prediction of Bed Load Transport on Small Gravel-Bed Streams - (Proceedings)
Kuhnle, R.A. 2007. Prediction of Bed Load Transport on Small Gravel-Bed Streams. In: Proceedings 7th International Conference on Hydroscience & Engineering, (ISBN: 0977447405), 10 pp.
PREDICTION OF THE GRAIN SIZE OF SUSPENDED SEDIMENT: IMPLICATIONS FOR CALCULATING SUSPENDED SEDIMENT CONCENTRATIONS USING SINGLE FREQUENCY ACOUSTIC BACKSCATTER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kuhnle, R.A., Wren, D.G., Chambers, J.P. 2007. Prediction of the grain size of suspended sediment: implications for calculating suspended sediment concentrations using single frequency acoustic backscatter. International Journal of Sediment Research, 22(1): 1-15.
Determining Relative Contributions of Eroded Landscape Sediment to the Suspended Load of Goodwin Creek Using 7Be and 210Pbxs - ()
Wilson, C.G., Kuhnle, R.A. 2006. Determining Relative Contributions of Eroded Landscape Sediment to the Suspended Load of Goodwin Creek Using 7Be and 210Pbxs. USDA-ARS National Sedimentation Laboratory Research Report. No. 53. 34 pp.
Goodwin Creek Experimental Watershed - Effect of Conservation Practices on Sediment Load - (Proceedings)
Kuhnle, R.A., Bingner, R.L., Alonso, C.V., Wilson, C.G. 2006. Goodwin Creek Experimental Watershed - Effect of Conservation Practices on Sediment Load. In: Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE) Meeting, July 9-12, 2006, Portland, Oregon. Paper No. 062069, 11 pp.
Closure to discussion of “Distributions of velocity, turbulence, and suspended sediment over low-relief antidunes" by Wu, P. and Jin, Y.C. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wren, D.G., Bennett, S.J., Barkdoll, B.D., Kuhnle, R.A. 2006. Closure to discussion of “Distributions of velocity, turbulence, and suspended sediment over low-relief antidunes" by Wu, P. and Jin, Y.C. Journal of Hydraulic Research IAHR. 44(5):718-720.
Lateral variations in suspended sediment concentration over dunes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kuhnle, R.A., Wren, D.G. 2006. Lateral variations in suspended sediment concentration over dunes. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. 132(12), 1341–1346.
COUNTERMEASURES AGAINST SCOUR AT ABUTMENTS - ()
Li, H., Kuhnle, R.A., Barkdoll, B.D. 2005. Countermeasures against scour at abutments. USDA-ARS National Sedimentation Laboratory Research Report. No. 49. 150 pp.
PREDICTION OF THE GRAIN SIZE OF SUSPENDED SEDIMENT; IMPLICATIONS FOR CALCULATING SUSPENDED SEDIMENT CONCENTRATIONS USING SINGLE FREQUENCY ACOUSTIC BACKSCATTER - (Proceedings)
Kuhnle, R.A., Wren, D.G., Chambers, J.P. 2006. Prediction of the grain size of suspended sediment; implications for calculating suspended sediment concentrations using single frequency acoustic backscatter. In: Proceedings of the 8th Federal Interagency Sedimentation Conference, April 2-6,2006, Reno, Nevada. CDROM.
DETERMINATION OF SEDIMENT SOURCES ON THE CEAP BENCHMARK WATERSHEDS - (Proceedings)
Wilson, C., Kuhnle, R.A. 2006. Determination of sediment sources on the CEAP benchmark watersheds. In: Proceedings of the 8th Federal Interagency Sedimentation Conference, April 2-6, 2006, Reno, Nevada. CDROM.
DETERMINING RELATIVE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ERODED LANDSCAPE SEDIMENT AND BANK SEDIMENT TO THE SUSPENDED LOAD OF GOODWIN CREEK USING RADIONUCLIDES - (Proceedings)
Wilson, C.G., Kuhnle, R.A. 2006. Determining relative contributions of eroded landscape sediment and bank sediment to the suspended load of Goodwin Creek using radionuclides. In: Proceedings of the 8th Federal Interagency Sedimentation Conference, April 2-6, 2006, Reno, Nevada. CD-ROM.
PARALLEL WALLS AS AN ABUTMENT SCOUR COUNTERMEASURE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, H., Barkdoll, B., Kuhnle, R.A., Alonso, C.V. 2006. Parallel walls as an abutment scour countermeasure. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 132(5): 510-520 (doi 10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9429(2006)132:5(910)).
MEASURED AND SIMULATED FLOW NEAR SPUR DIKES - (Proceedings)
Kuhnle, R.A., Jia, Y., Alonso, C.V. 2005. Measured and simulated flow near spur dikes. In: Proceedings U.S.-China Workshop on Advanced Computational Modeling in Hydroscience and Engineering, September 19-21, 2005, Oxford, MS. CD-ROM.
BED FORMS IN BIMODAL SAND-GRAVEL SEDIMENTS: LABORATORY AND FIELD ANALYSIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kuhnle, R.A., Horton, J.K., Bennett, S.J., Best, J.L. 2006. Bed forms in bimodal sand-gravel sediments: Laboratory and field analysis. Sedimentology, 53: 631-654.
GOODWIN CREEK EXPERIMENTAL WATERSHED - ASSESSMENT OF CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS - (Proceedings)
Kuhnle, R.A., Bingner, R.L., Langendoen, E.J., Simon, A., Wilson, C.G., Alonso, C.V., Shields Jr, F.D. 2005. Goodwin creek experimental watershed - assessment of conservation and environmental effects. Proceedings ASAE Annual International Meeting, July 17-20, 2005, Tampa, Florida. Paper No. 052130, 9 pp.
Spur dikes as an abutment scour countermeasure - (Proceedings)
Li, H., Kuhnle, R.A., Barkdoll, B. 2005. Spur dikes as an abutment scour countermeasure. Proceedings of the World Water and Environmental Resources Congress. May 15-May 19, 2005; Anchorage, AK. p. 444. 10.1061/40792(173)444.
Bridge abutment collar as a scour countermeasure - (Proceedings)
Hua, L., Barkdoll, B., Kuhnle, R.A. 2005. Bridge abutment collar as a scour countermeasure. Proceedings of the World Water and Environmental Resources Congress. May 15-May 19, 2005; Anchorage, AK. p. 395. 10.1061/40792(173)395.
VELOCITY AND SUSPENDED-SEDIMENT MEASUREMENTS OVER MOBILE SAND DUNES IN A LABORATORY FLUME - (Proceedings)
Wren, D.G., Kuhnle, R.A., Wilson, C.G. Velocity and suspended-sediment measurements over mobile sand dunes in a laboratory flume. Environmental and Water Resources Institute World Congress Proceedings. Available: http://ascelibrary.org/2005conferences/ASCECP000173040792
FLOW NEAR A MODEL SPUR DIKE WITH A FIXED SCOURED BED - (Proceedings)
Kuhnle, R.A., Yia, Y., Alonso, C.V. 2004. Flow near a model spur dike with a fixed scoured bed. In: Proceedings 3rd International Symposium on Gully Erosion, April 28-May 1, 2004, Oxford, Mississippi. 2004 CD-ROM (pp. 166-187).
SIMULTANEOUS SIDE BY SIDE VARIABILITY OF SEDIMENT CONCENTRATION OVER DUNES - (Proceedings)
Kuhnle, R.A., Wren, D. 2004. Simultaneous side by side variability of sediment concentration over dunes. Proceedings of the Ninth International Symposium on River Sedimentation, Yichang, China, pp. 2556-2562. Publication/Report.
CROSS-STREAM VARIATIONS IN SUSPENDED SEDIMENT TRANSPORT OVER DUNES, IMPLICATIONS FOR SAMPLING - (Proceedings)
Kuhnle, R.A., Wren, D.G. 2005. Cross-stream variations in suspended sediment transport over dunes, implications for sampling. In: Gray, J.R. (Ed.),Proceedings of the Federal Interagency Sediment Monitoring Instrument and Analysis Research Workshop, September 9-11, 2003, Flagstaff, AZ, U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1276, Appendix 4.
MEASUREMENT OF SUSPENDED-SEDIMENT CONCENTRATION AND PARTICLE-SIZE IN LABORATORY FLUMES - (Proceedings)
Wren, D.G., Kuhnle, R.A., Chambers, J.P. 2005. Measurement of suspended-sediment concentration and particle-size in laboratory flumes. In: Gray, J.R. (Ed.), Proceedings of the Federal Interagency Sediment Monitoring Instrument and Analysis Research Workshop, September 9-11, 2003, Flagstaff, AZ, U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1276, Appendix 4.
SUSPENDED SEDIMENT: DATA NEEDS, UNCERTAINTY, AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES - (Proceedings)
Kuhnle, R.A., Wren, D.G. 2005. Suspended sediment measurement: data needs, uncertainty, and new technologies. In: Gray, J.R., (Ed.), Proceedings of the Federal Interagency Sediment Monitoring Instrument and Analysis Research Workshop, September 9-11, 2003, Flagstaff, AZ, U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1276, pp. 8-15.
FLOW AROUND A SUBMERGED TRAPEZOIDAL SPUR DIKE - ()
Jia, Y., Wang, S.S., Kuhnle, R.A., Alonso, C.V. 2003. Flow around a submerged trapezoidal spur dike. Book Chapter.
VARIABILITY IN SUSPENDED-SEDIMENT CONCENTRATION OVER MOBILE, SAND BEDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wren, D.G., Bennett, S.J., Barkdoll, B.D., Kuhnle, R.A. Variability in suspended-sediment concentration over mobile, sand beds. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. 131(8): 733-736.
SPATIAL VARIATIONS IN SUSPENDED SEDIMENT TRANSPORT OVER DUNES - (Proceedings)
KUHNLE, R.A., WREN, D.G. SPATIAL VARIATIONS IN SUSPENDED SEDIMENT TRANSPORT OVER DUNES. WORLD WATER & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES CONGRESS, ASCE, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 2003. CD-ROM.
DEVELOPING LINKAGES BETWEEN CLEAN SEDIMENT INDICES AND BIOLOGICAL IMPAIRMENT - (Proceedings)
KUHNLE, R.A., SIMON, A., KNIGHT, S.S. DEVELOPING LINKAGES BETWEEN CLEAN SEDIMENT INDICES AND BIOLOGICAL IMPAIRMENT. Proceedings of Central Plains Aquatic Bioassessment and Biocriteria Symposium. 2002. CD-ROM.
FLOW AND BEDFORM DYNAMICS OF A BIMODAL SAND-GRAVEL MIXTURE - ()
Horton, J.K., Bennett, S.J., Best, J.L., Kuhnle, R.A. 2002. Flow and bedform dynamics of a bimodal sand-gravel mixture. USDA-ARS National Sedimentation Laboratory Research Report. No. 32. 200 pp.
SURROGATE TECHNIQUES FOR SUSPENDED-SEDIMENT MEASUREMENT - (Abstract Only)
Wren, D.G., Kuhnle, R.A. 2003. Surrogate techniques for suspended-sediment measurement. In: Proceedings of the Federal Interagency Workshop on Turbidity and Other Sediment Surrogates Workshop. Reno, NV. U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1250.
SUSPENDED-SEDIMENT MEASUREMENTS IN LABORATORY FLUMES USING ACOUSTIC TECHNIQUES - (Proceedings)
Wren, D., Vadakapurapu, S., Kuhnle, R.A., Chambers, J., Barkdoll, B. 2002. Suspended-sediment measurements in laboratory flumes using acoustic techniques. Hydraulic Measurements and Experimental Methods. In: Proceedings of the Specialty Conference, Estes Park, CO, 10 pp.
LOCAL SCOUR ASSOCIATED WITH ANGLED SPUR DIKES: IMPLICATIONS FOR BANK STABILITY AND AQUATIC HABITAT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
KUHNLE, R.A., ALONSO, C.V., SHIELDS JR, F.D. LOCAL SCOUR ASSOCIATED WITH ANGLED SPUR DIKES. JOURNAL OF HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING. 2002. V. 128(12). P. 1087-1093.
PROGRESS IN ACOUSTIC SUSPENDED-SEDIMENT MEASUREMENT RESEARCH - (Proceedings)
Wren, D.G., Vadakapurapu, S., Chambers, J.P., Kuhnle, R.A., Barkdoll, B.D. 2002. Progress in acoustic suspended-sediment measurement research. In: Proceedings, Agroacoustics Symposium. pp. 217-231.
DISTRIBUTIONS OF VELOCITY, TURBULENCE, AND SUSPENDED SEDIMENT OVER LOW-RELIEF ANTIDUNES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wren, D.G., Bennett, S.J., Barkdoll, B.D., Kuhnle, R.A. 2005. Distributions of velocity, turbulence, and suspended sediment over low-relief antidunes. Journal of Hydraulic Research. 43(1): 3-11.
3-DIMENSIONAL MEASURED AND SIMULATED FLOW FOR SCOUR NEAR SPUR DIKES - (Proceedings)
KUHNLE, R.A., JIA, Y., ALONSO, C.V. 3-DIMENSIONAL MEASURED AND SIMULATED FLOW FOR SCOUR NEAR SPUR DIKES. First International Conference on Scour of Foundations, ICSF-1, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. 21002. p. 349-363.
REFERENCE AND IMPACTED SEDIMENT TRANSPORT FOR USE IN DEVELOPING CLEAN- SEDIMENT TMDL'S: MISSISSIPPI AND THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES - ()
Simon, A., Kuhnle, R.A., Dickeerson, W. 2002. Reference and impacted sediment transport for use in developing clean-sediment tmdl's: mississippi and the southeastern united states. USDA-ARS National Sedimentation Laboratory Research Report No. 25. 77 pp.
SIMILARITY OF LATERALLY SEPARATED SAMPLES OVER A SEDIMENT STARVED BED - (Proceedings)
EVALUATION OF SEDIMENT TRANSPORT DATA FOR CLEAN SEDIMENT TMDLS - (Proceedings)
FLOW AND BEDFORM DYNAMICS OF A BIMODAL SAND-GRAVEL MIXTURE - (Proceedings)
STUDIES IN SUSPENDED SEDIMENT AND TURBULENCE IN OPEN CHANNEL FLOWS - ()
EVALUATION OF SEDIMENT TRANSPORT DATA FOR CLEAN SEDIMENT TMDLS - ()
THE ARS GOODWIN CREEK EXPERIMENTAL WATERSHED: AN OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY - (Abstract Only)
MORPHOLOGY TEXTURE AND TURBULENT FLOW STRUCTURE OF BEDFORMS GENERATED IN A BIMODAL SAND-GRAVEL MIXTURE - (Abstract Only)
BED FORMS IN A SAND-GRAVEL STREAM WITH UNSTEADY FLOWS - (Proceedings)
THE CALCULATION OF TRANSVERSE EDDY DIFFUSIVITY USING TURBULENCE DATA - (Proceedings)
THE EFFECT OF SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL SEPARATION ON SUSPENDED-SEDIMENT CONCENTRATION MEASUREMENTS - (Proceedings)
SEDIMENT TRANSPORT PROCESSES IN AGRICULTURAL WATERSHEDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
FIELD TECHNIQUES FOR SUSPENDED SEDIMENT MEASUREMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
DOMINANT DISCHARGE OF THE INCISED CHANNELS OF GOODWIN CREEK - (Proceedings)
DISTRIBUTION OF SUSPENDED SEDIMENT OVER A FLAT, MOBILE SAND BED - (Proceedings)
LOCAL SCOUR AT ABUTMENTS UNDER SIMULATED HYDROGRAPHS - ()
AUTOMATIC MEASUREMENT OF BED HEIGHT RECORDS IN A GRAVEL-BED STREAM - (Proceedings)
TRANSVERSE SUSPENDED SEDIMENT FLUX OVER A MOBILE BED - (Abstract Only)
TEMPORAL VARIATIONS IN POINT BAR MORPHOLOGY WITHIN TWO INCISED RIVER MEANDERS, GOODWIN CREEK, MISSISSIPPI - (Proceedings)
VOLUME OF SCOUR HOLES FOR ANGLED SPUR DIKES - (Proceedings)
STATISTICS OF SEDIMENT TRANSPORT IN GOODWIN CREEK - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
MEASUREMENT OF SEDIMENT LOAD IN AGRICULTURAL WATERSHEDS USING ACOUSTIC TECHNOLOGY. - (Abstract Only)
GEOMETRY OF SCOUR HOLES AROUND SPUR DIKES, AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY - (Proceedings)
CHANGES IN SEDIMENT LOAD AND LAND USE ON GOODWIN CREEK - (Proceedings)
DISCUSSION OF DOWNSTREAM FINING BY SELECTIVE DEPOSITION: THEORY, LABORATORYAND FIELD OBSERVATIONS - (Proceedings)
DISCUSSION OF SEDIMENT MAINTENANCE FLOWS: FEASIBILITY AND BASIS FOR PRESCRIPTION - (Proceedings)
LAND USE CHANGES AND SEDIMENT TRANSPORT ON GOODWIN CREEK - (Proceedings)
CHANGES IN SEDIMENT LOAD AND LAND USE ON GOODWIN CREEK - (Abstract Only)
VOLUME OF SCOUR HOLES ASSOCIATED WITH SPUR DIKES - (Proceedings)
THE EFFECT OF LAND USE CHANGES ON SEDIMENT TRANSPORT IN GOODWIN CREEK - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
VARIATIONS IN BED MATERIAL SIZE ON GOODWIN CREEK - (Proceedings)
MEASUREMENT AND PREDICTION OF TOTAL SEDIMENT LOAD IN AGRICULTURAL WATERSHEDS - (Proceedings)
PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS OF THE NCPA-NSL SUSPENDED SEDIMENT CALIBRATION SYSTEM - (Proceedings)
A TRANSPORT ALGORITHM FOR VARIABLE SEDIMENT SIZES: APPLICATION TO WIDE SEDIMENT SIZE DISTRIBUTIONS - (Proceedings)
MEASUREMENT AND PREDICTION OF BED MATERIAL LOAD ON GOODWIN CREEK, A DEC WATERSHED - (Proceedings)
Changes in land use and sediment yield of fines - (Proceedings)
Kuhnle, R.A., Bingner, R.L., Alonso, C.V. 1995. Changes in land use and sediment yield of fines. Watershed Management Planning for the 21st Century, T.J. Ward, ed., ASCE p 54-63.