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Resolve low-level flight system
Resolve low-level flight system
Resolve low-level flight system
Resolve low-level flight system

In this image, a helicopter towing a large, cylindrical sensor makes low-level flights as part of a USGS remote geophysical survey, which collects data about underground geology. The scientific system, called Resolve, is operated by CGG Canada Services, Ltd. 

In this image, a helicopter towing a large, cylindrical sensor makes low-level flights as part of a USGS remote geophysical survey, which collects data about underground geology. The scientific system, called Resolve, is operated by CGG Canada Services, Ltd. 

I-Beam and Sled ADVM Mount 2
I-Beam and Sled ADVM Mount 2
I-Beam and Sled ADVM Mount 2
I-Beam and Sled ADVM Mount 2

A 4" aluminum I-beam is used allow an ADVM to be raised and lowered on a stainless steel sled.  The I-beam also serves as a pedestal mount for electronics housing. 

 

A 4" aluminum I-beam is used allow an ADVM to be raised and lowered on a stainless steel sled.  The I-beam also serves as a pedestal mount for electronics housing. 

 

Image: USGS Deploys Crews to Site of Flash Flood
USGS Deploys Crews to Site of Flash Flood
USGS Deploys Crews to Site of Flash Flood
USGS Deploys Crews to Site of Flash Flood

USGS scientist Brad Slaugh measures streamflow following a flash flood event in Hildale, Utah.

Image: USGS Deploys Crews to Site of Flash Flood
USGS Deploys Crews to Site of Flash Flood
USGS Deploys Crews to Site of Flash Flood
USGS Deploys Crews to Site of Flash Flood

USGS scientist Brad Slaugh taking measurements following a flash flood event in Hildale, Utah.

Image: USGS Deploys Crews to Site of Flash Flood
USGS Deploys Crews to Site of Flash Flood
USGS Deploys Crews to Site of Flash Flood
USGS Deploys Crews to Site of Flash Flood

USGS scientist Brad Slaugh measures streamflow following a flash flood event in Hildale, Utah.

Image: USGS Deploys Crews to Site of Flash Flood
USGS Deploys Crews to Site of Flash Flood
USGS Deploys Crews to Site of Flash Flood
Image: Hallettsville, Texas Streamgage
Hallettsville, Texas Streamgage
Hallettsville, Texas Streamgage
Hallettsville, Texas Streamgage

A photo of the new USGS streamgage on the Lavaca River at Hallettsville, Texas.

Photo of the Animas River pointing at sediment sampling areas
Sediment Sampling at A72
Sediment Sampling at A72
Sediment Sampling at A72

Animas River downstream from Silverton, Colorado, showing right and left bank areas where streambed sediment sample was collected near USGS stream gage at site A72 (USGS site ID 09359020). Latitude 37.789964, Longitude -107.667394.

Animas River downstream from Silverton, Colorado, showing right and left bank areas where streambed sediment sample was collected near USGS stream gage at site A72 (USGS site ID 09359020). Latitude 37.789964, Longitude -107.667394.

Image: San Angelo Streamgage
San Angelo Streamgage
San Angelo Streamgage
San Angelo Streamgage

New streamgage on the South Concho river above Twin Buttes. This new gage will provide resource managers with critical streamflow information.

New streamgage on the South Concho river above Twin Buttes. This new gage will provide resource managers with critical streamflow information.

Creek Close up
Cement Creek Close Up
Cement Creek Close Up
Cement Creek Close Up

North Fork Cement Creek showing visual results of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) addition which increases the pH causing  precipitation of ferric (orange) and ferrous (green) iron hydroxides.  Latitude 37.89517, Longitude -107.64656.

North Fork Cement Creek showing visual results of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) addition which increases the pH causing  precipitation of ferric (orange) and ferrous (green) iron hydroxides.  Latitude 37.89517, Longitude -107.64656.

Soil Sample in Scoop
Animas River Sample
Animas River Sample
Animas River Sample

Animas River downstream from Silverton, Colorado, showing streambed sediment collected from right bank backwater area in scoop, and from left bank cobble area (in jar) near USGS stream gage at site A72 (USGS site ID 09359020). Latitude 37.789964, Longitude -107.667394.

Animas River downstream from Silverton, Colorado, showing streambed sediment collected from right bank backwater area in scoop, and from left bank cobble area (in jar) near USGS stream gage at site A72 (USGS site ID 09359020). Latitude 37.789964, Longitude -107.667394.

Device measuring pH
Measuring pH
Measuring pH
Measuring pH

Measuring pH at the outlet of the fourth settling pond downstream from the North Fork Cement Creek. Latitude 37.894451, Longitude -107.64763.

Measuring pH at the outlet of the fourth settling pond downstream from the North Fork Cement Creek. Latitude 37.894451, Longitude -107.64763.

USGS Gage under bridge
USGS Gage 09358000
USGS Gage 09358000
USGS Gage 09358000

USGS stream Gage (USGS site ID 09358000) on Animas River upstream from Silverton and Cement Creek. Latitude 37.811131, Longitude -107.659213.

USGS stream Gage (USGS site ID 09358000) on Animas River upstream from Silverton and Cement Creek. Latitude 37.811131, Longitude -107.659213.

USGS gage 09359020
Animas River at A72
Animas River at A72
Animas River at A72

Animas River downstream from Silverton, Colorado showing cableway for USGS stream gage at site A72 (USGS site ID 09359020). Latitude 37.789964, Longitude -107.667394.

Animas River downstream from Silverton, Colorado showing cableway for USGS stream gage at site A72 (USGS site ID 09359020). Latitude 37.789964, Longitude -107.667394.

Animas river running near town
Animas River Downstream
Animas River Downstream
Animas River Downstream

Animas River downstream from Silverton Colorado, looking upstream toward town of Silverton.  Confluence of Animas River and Mineral Creek near center of photograph. Confluence of Cement Creek and Animas River near upstream area of the town of Silverton. Photo taken from Highway 550 heading to Durango.

Animas River downstream from Silverton Colorado, looking upstream toward town of Silverton.  Confluence of Animas River and Mineral Creek near center of photograph. Confluence of Cement Creek and Animas River near upstream area of the town of Silverton. Photo taken from Highway 550 heading to Durango.

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