The main
functions of IRTCES are:
- to promote the scientific research on erosion and sedimentation
(including entrainment, transportation and deposition of sediment, and sediment
management in practice);
- to create a mechanism for the exchange of scientific
and technical information on the results of research among experts in various
countries (including provision of technical advisory services);
- to coordinate the cooperative research activities and
to provide facilities for laboratory and field work for the experts from other
countries;
- to organize international training courses, symposia
or workshops on special subjects as well as international study tours and
lecturing activities and perform the duties of the Secretariat for the International
Symposium on River Sedimentation;
- to undertake and organize domestic research projects
on sediment related problems;
- to publish the "International Journal of Sediment Research",
monographs and circulars etc. in English
