Measuring Discharge with Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers from a Moving Boat

Measuring Discharge with Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers from a Moving Boat

Author: David S. Mueller

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2014-06-16

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 9781500222666

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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.


Water Measurement Manual

Water Measurement Manual

Author: Bureau of Reclamation (U.S.)

Publisher: Government Printing Office

Published: 2016-07-07

Total Pages: 375

ISBN-13: 016092880X

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This revised manual has three principal purposes. The first is to provide water users and districts guidance in selecting, managing, inspecting, and maintaining their water measurement devices. The second is to describe the standard methods and devices commonly used to measure irrigation water. The third is to acquaint irrigation system operators with a variety of other established but less common methods and with new or special techniques.