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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: John_Hermance@Brown.Edu

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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

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