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Comprehensive monitoring of meteorology, hydraulics, and thermal regime of the San Diego Aqueduct, California

January 1, 1979

Water temperature, as well as meteorologic and hydraulic variables which influence the energy budget of the San Diego Aqueduct in southern California, were continuously monitored for a 1-year period beginning July 24, 1973. Incoming solar and atmospheric radiation, windspeed and direction, water temperature, and wet- and dry-bulb air temperatures were recorded at 10-minute intervals at each end of the 26-kilometer concrete-lined canal, while flow-rates and stages were determined at hourly intervals for five locations. Although only daily averaged values are presented in this report, all information necessary for the use and interpretation of these data are presented. Windspeeds were minimum during the early morning hours and maximum during the late afternoon; however, they were variable spatially. On the other hand, incoming radiation and absolute vapor pressure varied little from point to point. (Kosco-USGS)

Publication Year 1979
Title Comprehensive monitoring of meteorology, hydraulics, and thermal regime of the San Diego Aqueduct, California
DOI 10.3133/pp1137
Authors Harvey E. Jobson, Alex M. Sturrock
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Professional Paper
Series Number 1137
Index ID pp1137
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
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