Basics of life-cycle assessment for navigation

Abstract

This technical note (TN) describes how environmental life-cycle assessment (LCA) can integrate multiple environmental considerations and stakeholder constraints to inform and support sustainable operations and best practices for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Navigation Program in a cost-effective manner. NOTE: The contents of this technical note are not to be used for advertising, publication, or promotional purposes. Citation of trade names does not constitute an official endorsement or approval of the use of such products.