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Research papers

Multi-frequency acoustics for suspended sediment studies: an application in the Parana River

(IAHR MEMBER), Laboratory Engineer, (Associate Professor) & (PhD Student)
Pages 696-707 | Received 24 Oct 2012, Accepted 30 Jun 2014, Published online: 31 Oct 2013

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