Scott A Olson
Biography
Scott Olson is a Hydrologist in the Pembroke, New Hampshire office of the New England Water Science Center. He has worked on numerous surface-water hydrology projects in New England since 1985. He received a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Maine and is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of New Hampshire.
Science and Products
The New Hampshire watershed tool: a geographic information system tool to estimate streamflow statistics and ground-water-recharge rates
Estimates of low-flow statistics, flow durations, and ground-water-recharge rates are needed to assist water-resource managers in assessing surface-water resources and ground-water availability. Often these estimates are required at ungaged sites where no observed streamflow data are available for analysis. Regression equations for estimating low-...
Olson, Scott A.; Flynn, Robert H.; Johnston, Craig M.; Tasker, Gary D. Effectiveness of the New Hampshire stream-gaging network in providing regional streamflow information
The stream-gaging network in New Hampshire was analyzed for its effectiveness in providing regional information on peak-flood flow, mean-flow, and low-flow frequency. The data available for analysis were from stream-gaging stations in New Hampshire and selected stations in adjacent States. The principles of generalized-least-squares regression...
Olson, Scott A. A geographic information system tool to solve regression equations and estimate flow-frequency characteristics of Vermont Streams
Estimates of the magnitude and frequency of streamflow are needed to safely and economically design bridges, culverts, and other structures in or near streams. These estimates also are used for managing floodplains, identifying flood-hazard areas, and establishing flood-insurance rates, but may be required at ungaged sites where no observed flood...
Olson, Scott A.; Tasker, Gary D.; Johnston, Craig M. Flow-frequency characteristics of Vermont streams
The safe and economical design of infrastructure in and near waterways and the effective management of flood-hazard areas require information on streamflow that may not be readily available. This report provides estimates of flow-frequency characteristics for gaged streams in Vermont and describes methods for estimating flow-frequency...
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Application of a sediment-transport model to evaluate the effect of streambed-management practices on flood levels and streambed elevations at selected sites in Vermont
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Level II scour analysis for Bridge 6 (IRASTH00050006) on Town Highway 5, crossing the Black River, Irasburg, Vermont
This report provides the results of a detailed Level II analysis of scour potential at structure IRASTH00050006 on town highway 5 crossing the Black River, Irasburg, Vermont (figures 1–8). A Level II study is a basic engineering analysis of the site, including a quantitative analysis of stream stability and scour (U.S. Department of...
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