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How does a U.S. Geological Survey streamgage work?

http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2011/3001/

Explains how streamflow is measured, how it relates to water level, how stream discharge is measured, and how to find data on streamflow.

by Lurry, Dee L.
U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2011-3001
This publication is available only as a PDF document.
Related topics:
Hydrology, Instrument design and development, Stream discharge, Stream-gage measurement, Gaging stations, Streams

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