01-Intro.Rmd

# Introduction

## Background
The background section defines the problem addressed by the research
and its impact on the U.S. Army. It cites related previous studies and explains
why the current research is necessary. It also may present other
background information that provides essential context for the reader. Examples
include the following:

* controlling regulations or legal requirements
* prospective users of the report or the technology. 


hi-res terrain opportunity, but not enough tools
historic field survey versus geomorphometric automated methods
The purpose of regional curves and why they are important for rapid  watershed assessment


vison for what the analysis can be used to accomplish

## Objective
The objective is a concise statement of what the research is intended to accomplish.


Goals  

*	Provide a USACE Planning method for rapid watershed assessments
*	Develop rapid watershed assessment tools using high resolution terrain data and existing fluvial geomorphic principles
*	Develop a USACE Ecological Planning model based on rapid watershed assessment metrics to define restoration and mitigation benefits

Objectives  

*	Develop a suite of planning analysis tools to rapidly assess and identify sediment sources, pathways, and sinks for watershed analysis. 
*	Use existing geomorphic principles to develop metrics for analyzing LiDAR-derived channel, floodplain, valley, and watershed characteristics. 
*	Develop an approach to relate channel, floodplain, valley, and watershed characteristics to Ecosystem Restoration (ER) habitat evaluation and benefits. 



## Approach
The approach section explains the research methodology. If the methodology
is complex or otherwise warrants a chapter of its own, the approach
section may simply cross-reference the reader to the appropriate chapter.

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