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BMC Barwon River - Observation Site

19 April 2017

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Barwon River Estuary
Site Barwon River - Observation Site
Observation ID #11091
Date and Time Wednesday 19th April 2017 09:25am
Approved Approved

Notes

I have included photos of the sand drifts which resulted from strong winds on 7/4/17. There was significant rainfall at the same time (>80mls recorded locally) yet surprisingly there was no noticeable discoloration of the water in the estuary in the following days.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Open
Previous
Flow Present? Yes
Previous
Flow Direction Out
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction North-East
Beaufort Scale Light Air
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) -0.45m -0.47m
Time (hh:mm) 09:25 10:35
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 17:40 1.480
Low 10:55 0.380

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
19-04-2017 09:35 IMG_1048.JPG bp4_1
19-04-2017 09:35 IMG_1051.JPG bp4_2
19-04-2017 09:35 IMG_1053.JPG bp4_3
19-04-2017 09:35 IMG_1065.JPG bp1_1
19-04-2017 09:35 IMG_1060.JPG bp1_2
19-04-2017 09:35 IMG_1069.JPG bp1_3
19-04-2017 09:35 IMG_1077.JPG bp2_3
19-04-2017 09:35 IMG_1073.JPG bp2_1
19-04-2017 09:35 IMG_1075.JPG bp2_2
19-04-2017 09:35 IMG_1079.JPG
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