Description
Book SynopsisThis text deals with methods of measuring the flow in rivers and open channels to obtain the necessary data to serve, among others, the following functions: the supply of water systems; the control of pollution; the design of highway bridges and culverts; flood management; and power production.
Table of ContentsFlow Measurement.
Hydrometric Instrumentation.
Measuring up to Water Resources Assessment.
Long River Flow Records.
Precipitation Measuring (Weather) Radar.
Satellite Remote Sensing in Hydrometry.
Groundwater.
Transmission of Hydrometric Data by Satellite.
Tree Ring Analysis in Hydrometry.
Maximising the Utility of River Flow Data.
Hydrometric Data Processing.
Uncertainties.