Prerequisite Material for the SW1321 Streamflow Measurements Using ADCPs Training Course
Version 2.00 - December 2014
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Objective
The goal of this course is to provide students with the basic knowledge needed to attend the SW1321 Streamflow Measurements Using ADCPs training course, including a familiarity of:
- ADCP computation methods
- ADCP deployment methods
- Manufacturer software
- Field procedures when using ADCPs
Taking the Class
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Prerequisites
- While there are no formal prerequisites associated with this course, familiarity with the material in the 'Measuring Discharge with Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers from a Moving Boat' Techniques and Methods Report 3-A22 will serve as a solid foundation for the material presented in this prerequisite course and the material presented in the classroom.
Data Files
- Several of the lessons contain learning activities that make use of data files.
- During the lessons you will provided information on how to obtain these data files.
Software
- The introduction (see the link below) outlines the software necessary to complete this course. Ensure each software package is operating before beginning the course.
Narration and Slide Notes
- This course is narrated! Comprehensive slide notes appear for each slide and match the narration word-for-word. If you decide to turn the sound off and not listen to the narration, you may want to read the slide notes carefully as they contain more information than what appears on the slide.
Assessment and Class Credit
- There are exercises throughout the course material and summary questions at the end of each lesson that are not graded. After you have completed all of the lessons, there is a final assessment (see the link below) that is graded. In order to register for the classroom portion of the SW1321 course, a score of 80% is required.
Questions and Problems
- If you have questions on the material presented while taking the class or have issues with any part of the course or assessment, please send an email to GS-W_SW1321_TEL_Help@usgs.gov.
Class Lessons
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Introduction
Contains an overview of the course, including how to operate the lesson player, what software is required and how to obtain help with the course.
Lesson 1 - How ADCPs Work and Their Limitations
By the end of this lesson, the learner will be able to:
- Describe how an ADCP measures velocity and some of the limitations presented by this method
- Describe how an ADCP computes discharge, while differentiating measured and estimated portions of the cross section
- Define a moving bed condition and discuss the cause
Lesson 2 - Overview of ADCPs and Deployments for Moving Boat ADCP Measurements
By the end of this lesson, the learner will be able to:
- Identify the appropriate ADCP for a given channel condition based on instrument limitations and specifications
- Discuss some of the options and features available with each instrument
- Discuss common methods for deploying ADCPs, including manned boats and tethered boats, when using the moving boat method
Lesson 3 - SonTek RiverSurveyor Live for PC
By the end of this lesson, the learner will be able to:
- Navigate through the SonTek RiverSurveyor Live software
- Recognize the various graphs, plots and tables available in the software
- Complete basic tasks associated with viewing and processing an ADCP measurement in the software
Lesson 4 - Introduction to WinRiver II
By the end of this lesson, the learner will be able to:
- Navigate through the WinRiver II software
- Recognize the various graphs, plots and tables available in the software
- Complete basic tasks associated with viewing and processing an ADCP measurement in the software
Lesson 5 - ADCP Discharge Measurements: An Overview of Procedures
By the end of this lesson, the learner will be able to:
- Describe the needed preparations for ADCP discharge measurements
- Summarize the general ADCP moving boat discharge measurement field procedures
Lesson 6 - Using GPS with ADCPs
By the end of this lesson, the learner will be able to:
- Describe GPS data available from commonly used GPS receivers
- Discuss common data quality issues associated with these units
- Summarize the requirements for collecting data with GPS
- Identify situations where GPS use is preferred
Final Assessment
This final assessment is graded and a passing score of 80% is required to move onto the classroom portion of the SW1321 course.
