Measuring discharge with acoustic doppler current profilers from a moving boat / by David S. Mueller and Chad R. Wagner.
| Author/creator | Mueller, David S. |
| Other author | Wagner, C. Russell. |
| Other author | Geological Survey (U.S.) |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Reston, Va. : U.S. Dept. of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, 2009. |
| Description | x, 72 pages : digital, PDF file. |
| Supplemental Content | High resolution version |
| Supplemental Content | Low resolution version |
| Subjects |
| Series | Techniques and methods ; 3-A22 Techniques and methods ; bk. 3, A 22. ^A686654 |
| Abstract | 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. |
| General note | "Chapter 22 of book 3, section A." |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 32-34). |
| Technical details | System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: Internet from the USGS web site. Addresses as of 5/27/09: http://pubs.usgs.gov/tm/3a22/pdf/tm3a22%5Fhires.pdf (high resolution), http://pubs.usgs.gov/tm/3a22/pdf/tm3a22%5Flowres.pdf (low resolution) ; current access available via PURLs. |
| Technical details | Title from title screen (viewed on May 5, 2009). |
| Issued in other form | Mueller, David S. Measuring discharge with acoustic doppler current profilers from a moving boat x, 72 p. |
| GPO item number | 0624-A (online) |
| Govt. docs number | I 19.15/5:BK.3/CHAP.A-22 |
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| Electronic Resources | ✔ Available |