Water temperature-influential factors, field measurement, and data presentation
This manual contains suggested procedures for collecting and reporting of water-temperature data on streams, lakes and reservoirs, estuaries, and ground water. Among the topics discussed are the selection of equipment and measuring sites, objectives and accuracy of measurements, and data processing and presentation. Background information on the influence of temperature on water quality and the factors influencing water temperature are also presented.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1975 |
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Title | Water temperature-influential factors, field measurement, and data presentation |
DOI | 10.3133/twri01D1 |
Authors | Herbert H. Stevens, John F. Ficke, George F. Smoot |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations |
Series Number | 01-D1 |
Index ID | twri01D1 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |