of dredging, and improve navigation safety. The objective is met through the application of 

 DMS concepts and methodology. 



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Figure 5. Shoaling hot spots at East Pass 



This second DMS application employed the following procedure: 



a. Make site visits, review the existing literature, discuss the physical processes with those 

 possessing local knowledge, and enter all available information into the DMS-Data 

 Manager. 



b. Based on the information displayed in the DMS-Data Manager, classify the types of 

 shoals by reference to the DMS-Manual. 



c. Applying tools in the DMS-Analytical Toolbox, perform an analysis of the shoaling 

 patterns that includes a hydrodynamic model, a wave refraction model, and simple 

 sediment-transport calculations. 



d. Synthesize information and results from Items a-c and make recommendations for 

 reduction of channel shoaling. 



This report documents the results of this DMS application. Chapter 1 gives a background of 

 the DMS methodology, a description of the study area including the inlet history and physical 

 processes, and the problem statement and study objectives. Chapter 2 contains a description of 

 the DMS-Data Manager and the example application at East Pass. Chapter 3 reviews the DMS- 

 Manual and employs it to classify the shoaling problems at East Pass. Chapter 4 outlines the 

 DMS-Analytical Toolbox and presents the application of a few of its tools to the shoaling at East 

 Pass. Chapter 5 presents conclusions and recommendations. 



Chapter 1 Background and Problem Statement 



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