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Chapter 9

Streamflow Measurement

Outline:

  • Theory behind measuring discharge
  • Discharge measurement methods
    • Velocity-area method
    • Slope-area method
    • Rating curve method
    • Weirs and flumes
  • Method selection criteria
  • Demonstration of streamflow measurement devices.

Textbook reading:

  • none.

Other reading:

  • Gore, J. A. 1996. Chapter 3- Discharge Measurements and Streamflow Analysis. In (Hauer, F.R. and Lamberti, G.A., eds.) Methods in Stream Ecology. Academic Press, San Diego, p. 53-74.
  • Here are some useful references:
    • Buchanan, T. J. and Somers, W. P. 1968. Stage measurement at gaging stations. U.S. Geological Survey, Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations of the USGS, Book 3 Chapter A7.
    • Buchanan, T. J. and Somers, W. P. 1969. Discharge measurement at gaging stations. U.S. Geological Survey, Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations of the USGS, Book 3 Chapter A8.
    • Smoot, G. F. and Novak, C. E. 1968. Calibration and maintenance of vertical-axis type current meters. U.S. Geological Survey, Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations of the USGS, Book 8 Chapter B2.
    • Fasken, G. B. 1963. Guide for selecting roughness coefficient "n" values for channels.U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service.
    • Limerinos, J. T. 1969. Determination of the Manning coefficient from measured bed roughness in natural channels. United States Geological Survey Open-file report.

Related web links:

  • USGS Streamflow methodology description and references
  • USGS stream statistics for Massachusetts on-line calculator

Video Podcast: Discharge Measurement

This 58-minute presentation explains how to measure and estimate discharge by a variety of methods.

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