Download or read book Measuring Discharge with Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers from a Moving Boat written by David S. Mueller and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The use of acoustic Doppler current profilers (ADCPs) from a moving boat is now a commonly used method for measuring streamflow. The technology and methods for making ADCP-based discharge measurements are different from the technology and methods used to make traditional discharge measurements with mechanical meters. Although the ADCP is a valuable tool for measuring streamflow, it is only accurate when used with appropriate techniques. This report presents guidance on the use of ADCPs for measuring streamflow; this guidance is based on the experience of U.S. Geological Survey employees and published reports, papers, and memorandums of the U.S. Geological Survey. The guidance is presented in a logical progression, from predeployment planning, to field-data collection, and finally to post-processing of the collected data. Acoustic Doppler technology and the instruments currently (2008) available also are discussed to highlight the advantages and limitations of the technology. More in-depth, technical explanations of how an ADCP measures streamflow and what to do when measuring in moving-bed conditions are presented in the appendixes. ADCP users need to know the proper procedures for measuring discharge from a moving boat and why those procedures are required, so that when the user encounters unusual field conditions, the procedures can be adapted without sacrificing the accuracy of the streamflow-measurement data.
Download or read book Measuring Discharge with Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers from a Moving Boat written by David S. Mueller and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-06-16 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mission of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Water Resources Discipline is to provide the information and understanding needed for wise management of the Nation's water resources. Inherent in this mission is the responsibility of collecting data that accurately describe the physical, chemical, and biological attributes of water systems. These data are used for environmental and resource assessments by the USGS, other government agencies and scientific organizations, and the general public. Reliable and quality-assured data are essential to the credibility and impartiality of the water-resources appraisals carried out by the USGS.
Download or read book Measuring Discharge with Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers from a Moving Boat written by and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The use of acoustic Doppler current profilers (ADCPs) from a moving boat is now a commonly used method for measuring streamflow. The technology and methods for making ADCP-based discharge measurements are different from the technology and methods used to make traditional discharge measurements with mechanical meters. Although the ADCP is a valuable tool for measuring streamflow, it is only accurate when used with appropriate techniques. This report presents guidance on the use of ADCPs for measuring streamflow; this guidance is based on the experience of U.S. Geological Survey and Water Survey of Canada employees and published reports and papers. The guidance is presented in a logical progression, from pre-deployment planning, to field data collection, and finally to post-processing of the collected data. Acoustic Doppler technology and instruments are discussed to highlight their advantages and limitations. More in-depth, technical explanations of how an ADCP measures streamflow and what to do when measuring in moving-bed conditions are presented in the appendices. ADCP users need to know the proper procedures for measuring discharge from a moving boat and why those procedures are required, so that when the user encounters unusual field conditions, the procedures can be adapted without sacrificing the accuracy of the streamflow-measurement data"--Abstract, page 1.
Download or read book Discharge measurements at gaging stations written by D. Phil Turnipseed and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Preliminary Determination of Epicenters written by and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Evaluation of Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler Measurements of River Discharge written by Scott E. Morlock and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hydrographic Procedure written by D. G. Alexander and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) is a doppler current meter which uses the moving boat method for rapidly measuring river discharge. The doppler current meter measures the current profiles and boat velocity along a transect across a stream. The ADCP measures profiles of the streams velocity relative to the boat and the velocity of the boat relative to the bed of the stream. The calculation of discharge depends on this data and it is not necessary to know either the compass heading or the actual location of the boat. The transect of the stream can be an arbitrary curve as long as it starts near one side of the stream and ends near the opposite bank.
Download or read book Discharge Measurements at Gaging Stations written by D. Phil Turnipseed and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-06-16 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The techniques and standards for making discharge mea- surements at streamflow gaging stations are described in this publication. The vertical axis rotating-element current meter, principally the Price current meter, has been traditionally used for most measurements of discharge; however, advancements in acoustic technology have led to important developments in the use of acoustic Doppler current profilers, acoustic Dop- pler velocimeters, and other emerging technologies for the measurement of discharge. These new instruments, based on acoustic Doppler theory, have the advantage of no moving parts, and in the case of the acoustic Doppler current profiler, quickly and easily provide three-dimensional stream-velocity profile data through much of the vertical water column. For much of the discussion of acoustic Doppler current profiler moving-boat methodology, the reader is referred to U.S. Geo- logical Survey Techniques and Methods 3–A22 (Mueller and Wagner, 2009).
Download or read book Streamflow Measurement written by Reginald W. Herschy and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2008-06-30 with total page 535 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Too little water or too much'? In either case streamflow measurement is crucial. Climate change could significant affect water resources and flood management. Streamflow measurement is necessary for efficient water management.This third edition deals with all the main current methods for measuring the flow in rivers and open channels, in accordanc
Download or read book Measurement and Computation of Streamflow written by Saul Edward Rantz and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Gravel Bed Rivers written by Michael Church and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-02-10 with total page 605 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gravel-Bed Rivers: Processes, Tools, Environments presents a definitive review of current knowledge of gravel-bed rivers, derived from the 7th International Gravel-bed Rivers Workshop, the 5-yearly meeting of the world’s leading authorities in the field. Each chapter in the book has been specifically commissioned to represent areas in which recent progress has been made in the field. The topics covered also represent a coherent progression through the principal areas of the subject (hydraulics; sediment transport; river morphology; tools and methods; applications of science). Definitive review of the current knowledge of gravel-bed rivers Coverage of both fundamental and applied topics Edited by leading academics with contributions from key researchers Thoroughly edited for quality and consistency to provide coherent and logical progression through the principal areas of the subject.
Download or read book Estuarine and Coastal Hydrography and Sediment Transport written by R. J. Uncles and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-08-17 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide to the latest techniques to measure sediments, seabed, water and transport mechanisms in estuaries and coastal waters. Covering a broad range of topics, enough background is included to explain how each technology functions. A review of recent fieldwork experiments demonstrates how modern methods apply in real-life scenarios.
Download or read book Standard Operating Procedures for Mid section Open Water Discharge Measurements Using ADCPs written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Acoustic Doppler current profilers (ADCPs) are typically used for measuring river discharge from a floating platform or boat that is continuously moving across the river from one bank to the other. A hydrographer can also use ADCP's to measure river discharge using the mid-section method in which the ADCP is held in place for a specified duration at multiple discrete locations, or verticals, across the stream. Water velocity data is captured throughout the depth of flow and averaged to obtain a mean velocity estimate integrated over the full depth at each vertical. The depth for each vertical is determined with the ADCP, and representative areas and discharges for each vertical are calculated and summed to obtain a total discharge. This document presents guidance and standard operating procedures specific to deploying ADCPs for open water mid-section measurements"--Introduction, page 2.
Download or read book Real time Coastal Observing Systems for Marine Ecosystem Dynamics and Harmful Algal Blooms written by Babin, Marcel and published by UNESCO. This book was released on 2008-06-05 with total page 880 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The proliferation of harmful phytoplankton in marine ecosystems can cause massive fish kills, contaminate seafood with toxins, impact local and regional economies and dramatically affect ecological balance. Real-time observations are essential for effective short-term operational forecasting, but observation and modelling systems are still being developed. This volume provides guidance for developing real-time and near real-time sensing systems for observing and predicting plankton dynamics, including harmful algal blooms, in coastal waters. The underlying theory is explained and current trends in research and monitoring are discussed.Topics covered include: coastal ecosystems and dynamics of harmful algal blooms; theory and practical applications of in situ and remotely sensed optical detection of microalgal distributions and composition; theory and practical applications of in situ biological and chemical sensors for targeted species and toxin detection; integrated observing systems and platforms for detection; diagnostic and predictive modelling of ecosystems and harmful algal blooms, including data assimilation techniques; observational needs for the public and government; and future directions for research and operations.
Download or read book Methods in Stream Ecology written by F. Richard Hauer and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2011-04-27 with total page 894 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Methods in Stream Ecology, Second Edition, provides a complete series of field and laboratory protocols in stream ecology that are ideal for teaching or conducting research. This updated edition reflects recent advances in the technology associated with ecological assessment of streams, including remote sensing. In addition, the relationship between stream flow and alluviation has been added, and a new chapter on riparian zones is also included. The book features exercises in each chapter; detailed instructions, illustrations, formulae, and data sheets for in-field research for students; and taxanomic keys to common stream invertebrates and algae. With a student-friendly price, this book is key for all students and researchers in stream and freshwater ecology, freshwater biology, marine ecology, and river ecology. This text is also supportive as a supplementary text for courses in watershed ecology/science, hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, and landscape ecology. - Exercises in each chapter - Detailed instructions, illustrations, formulae, and data sheets for in-field research for students - Taxanomic keys to common stream invertebrates and algae - Link from Chapter 22: FISH COMMUNITY COMPOSITION to an interactive program for assessing and modeling fish numbers
Download or read book Standard Operating Procedures for Mid section Open Water Discharge Measurements Using ADCPs written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Acoustic Doppler current profilers (ADCPs) are typically used for measuring river discharge from a floating platform or boat that is continuously moving across the river from one bank to the other. A hydrographer can also use ADCP's to measure river discharge using the mid-section method in which the ADCP is held in place for a specified duration at multiple discrete locations, or verticals, across the stream. Water velocity data is captured throughout the depth of flow and averaged to obtain a mean velocity estimate integrated over the full depth at each vertical. The depth for each vertical is determined with the ADCP, and representative areas and discharges for each vertical are calculated and summed to obtain a total discharge. This document presents guidance and standard operating procedures specific to deploying ADCPs for open water mid-section measurements"--Introduction, page 2.
