Cost-effectiveness of the stream-gaging program in Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia
January 1, 1987
This report documents the results of a cost-effectiveness study of the stream-gaging program in Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia. Data uses and funding sources were identified for 99 continuously operated stream gages in Maryland , Delaware, and the District of Columbia. The current operation of the program requires a budget of $465,260/year. The average standard error of estimation of streamflow records is 11.8%. It is shown that this overall level of accuracy at the 99 sites could be maintained with a budget of $461,000, if resources were redistributed among the gages. (USGS)
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1987 |
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Title | Cost-effectiveness of the stream-gaging program in Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia |
DOI | 10.3133/wri874093 |
Authors | David H. Carpenter, R.W. James, D.F. Gillen |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Water-Resources Investigations Report |
Series Number | 87-4093 |
Index ID | wri874093 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |