Measuring discharge with acoustic doppler current profilers from a moving boat / by David S. Mueller and Chad R. Wagner.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Mueller, David S.

Contributor:

Wagner, C. Russell

Geological Survey (U.S.)

Series:

Techniques and methods ; bk. 3, A 22.

Techniques and methods ; 3-A22

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Doppler radar.

Stream measurements.

Physical Description:

x, 72 pages : digital, PDF file.

Place of Publication:

Reston, Va. : U.S. Dept. of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, 2009.

Summary:

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.

Notes:

Title from title screen (viewed May 5, 2009).

"Chapter 22 of book 3, section A."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 32-34).

Other Format:

Mueller, David S. Measuring discharge with acoustic doppler current profilers from a moving boat

OCLC:

320246041