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Quantitative Elements of Physical Hydrology
Measuring Stream Discharge (Q)Measuring Stream Discharge (Q)
© John F. HermanceJanuary 30, 2007
Contact information:Jack HermanceEnvironmental Geophysics/HydrologyDepartment of Geological SciencesBrown UniversityProvidence, RI 02912-1846Tel: 401-863-3830e-mail: [email protected]
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Parameterizing Stream Discharge:Lateral & Vertical Velocity Profiles
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Measuring Streamflow
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Stream Gauging
Current meters
Rotating wheels, propellers, or cups electrically connected to recording device; resistance wires or films; electromagnetic induction devices; ping-pong balls.
Stages
Vertical rulers of measuring stakes set in stream to measure elevation of water surface.
Culverts
Employs theory of flow in a partially filled pipe.
Weirs
Dam w/ spillway in a stream — temporary or permanent.
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Stream Gauging
Weirs
Dam w/ spillway in a stream — temporary or permanent.
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Formulae for flow over a weir:Rectangular weir w/ end constrictions:
Q = 3.33 [L - 0.2H] H3/2
Q is discharge in ft3/s.L is the horizontal cross-sectional length in ft.L should be 4 - 8 times H.
H is the differential height between the lowest point of the spillway (weir crest) and the height of the level, undisturbed water surface behind (upstream from) the weir (>2H).
Alternatively,
90o V-Notch weir:
Q = 2.5 H5/2
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The Moshassuck River (looking downstream).
Standard USGS Procedures forMeasuring Stream Discharge.
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The Moshassuck River (looking downstream).
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The Moshassuck River (looking upstream).
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USGS Standard Stream Gage Station: 01114000.
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The Host: Jim Campbell.
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The Class.
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Lance Ramsby.
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Rotating Cup Streamflow Meter.
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Rotating Cup Streamflow Meter.
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Begin documentation.
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Entering water.
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Preliminary inspection (and maintenance).
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Extending measuring tape.
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Update notebook.
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Begin first measurement.
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Begin first measurement (view from above).
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Second measurement.
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Continuing profile.
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Continuing profile.
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Inside recording shed.
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Compressed air supply.
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How a gas bubbler operates.
How a gas bubbler operates.Pressure increases
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How a gas bubbler operates.Pressure decreases
Data acquisition unit continuously records air pressure in the line.
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Standby for extreme flows.
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The velocity profile of streamflow transverse tothe axis of the stream.
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Ideally, the velocity profile hasthe mathematical form
of a parabola.
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The velocity also varies“parabolically” with depth.
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(Finished !)
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The concept of "equivalent uniform flow".
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To Review:
Pose the question: What is the "average"discharge velocity for the entire stream
section, relative to the maximum velocity at the surface?
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The average velocity is 2/3 Vmax.
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Because the velocity at the surface is usually disturbed by breezes or winds,
we need a more robust measure.
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Pose the question: What is the depth at which the actual velocity at that point
equals the "average" discharge velocity for the entire section?
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Answer: At 0.58 d.
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The implications of the concept of
equivalent uniform flow.
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The implications of the concept of
equivalent uniform flow.
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In practice, the operator constantly adjusts the depth of the cups to be at 0.6 of the total depth.
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The velocity profile in 3D.The velocity profile in 3D.
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Putting it together: A stream rating curve.
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The operation you have just witnessed provides one (1) of the points on this curve. Many profiles on different days and for different flow conditions are needed to produce a rating curve for each streamflow station.
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End of Presentation(Measuring Stream Discharge)
End of Presentation(Measuring Stream Discharge)
Quantitative Elements of Physical Hydrology
© John F. HermanceJanuary 30, 2007