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Use of flumes in measuring discharge at gaging stations

January 1, 1965

This report discusses the general principles underlying the design of various types of flumes for measuring open-channel flow. Four flumes are described in detail, and the recommended discharge ratings for each are presented.

Publication Year 1965
Title Use of flumes in measuring discharge at gaging stations
DOI 10.3133/70039153
Authors F. A. Kilpatrick
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Unnumbered Series
Series Title Water Surface Techniques
Index ID 70039153
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Surface Water Branch