ABSTRACT
This paper describes the theory and use of the STREAM modules that have been developed by the authors to further understanding of channel form, fluvial processes and the role these play in assessing river systems. The tools also have application in education. The modules that are freely available include: 1) Effective Discharge Spreadsheet; 2) Reference Reach Spreadsheet for reducing channel survey data and calculating basic bankfull hydraulic characteristics; 3) Contrasting Channel Spreadsheet that computes hydraulic and bed load characteristics in a side-by-side comparison of two channels of different user defined forms; 4) Meander Pattern Spreadsheet that dimensions a simple arc and line best fit of the sine-generated curve; 5) Sediment Equations Spreadsheet which includes expanded and condensed forms of critical dimensionless shear, boundary roughness and common bed load equations; and 6) Enhanced Ditch Design Spreadsheet.
