Streamflow Records Computation using Hydroacoustic Current Meters and Index-velocity Methods

Introduction

Definitions of Terms

Acoustic Doppler Current Meter Theory

Instrumentation

Argonaut

EasyQ

New Instruments

Vertical and Horizontal Profiler Overview

AVM-Theory and description

Site Selection and Installation

River Hydraulics Refresher

Site Reconnaissance and selection

Instrument Installation Tips

Index Velocity Instrument Mounts

ADVM-Profiler Site-Specific Programming

Rating Development

Basic Principals of the Index Velocity Method

Stage Area Ratings

Index Velocity Rating Development

Data Collection

River Hydraulics

Types and Forms

Fitting the Data

Implementing the Rating

Continued Use Ratings

Rating Example

Complex Rating examples

Production of Discharge Records

Data Analysis and Quality Assurance

Computation of Discharge

Documentation