Modelling a turbidity current in Soyang reservoir (Korea) and its control using a selective withdrawal facility

I G Ryu1, S W Chung, S W Yoon

  • 1Department of Environmental Engineering, Chungbuk National University, 12 Gaeshing-dong, Heungduk-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk 361763, Korea. ilovmi@chungbuk.ac.kr

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