Discharge determination techniques

WMO:

Intercomparison of principal hydrometric instruments- Third phase. Evaluation of ultrasonic velocitymeters for flow measurement in streams, canals, and estuaries (WMO/TD N°931)

Level and discharge measurements under difficult conditions (WMO N° 650)

ISO N°:

ISO 1088:2007: Hydrometry -- Velocity-area methods using current-meters -- Collection and processing of data for determination of uncertainties in flow measurement

ISO 11655:1995: Measurement of liquid flow in open channels -- Method of specifying performance of hydrometric equipment

ISO 2537:2007: Hydrometry -- Rotating-element current-meters

ISO 3454:2008: Hydrometry -- Direct depth sounding and suspension equipment

ISO 3455:2007: Hydrometry -- Calibration of current-meters in straight open tanks

ISO 4366:2007: Hydrometry -- Echo sounders for water depth measurements

ISO 4369:1979: Measurement of liquid flow in open channels -- Moving-boat method

ISO 4373:2008: Hydrometry -- Water level measuring devices

ISO 4375:2000 : Hydrometric determinations -- Cableway systems for stream gauging

ISO 6416:2004: Measurement of discharge by the ultrasonic (acoustic) method

ISO 6420:1984: Liquid flow measurement in open channels -- Position fixing equipment for hydrometric boats

ISO/TR 11328:1994: Measurement of liquid flow in open channels -- Equipment for the measurement of discharge under ice conditions

ISO/TR 11330:1997: Determination of volume of water and water level in lakes and reservoirs

ISO/TR 11332:1998: Hydrometric determinations -- Unstable channels and ephemeral streams

ISO/TR 11627:1998: Measurement of liquid flow in open channels -- Computing stream flow using an unsteady flow model

ISO/TR 9209:1989: Measurement of liquid flow in open channels -- Determination of the wetline correction

ISO/TS 15769:2000: Hydrometric determinations -- Liquid flow in open channels and partly filled pipes -- Guidelines for the application of Doppler-based flow measurements

ISO/TS 24155:2007: Hydrometry -- Hydrometric data transmission systems -- Specification of system requirements

CEN N°:

EN ISO 4373:2008: Hydrometry - Water level measuring devices (ISO 4373:2008)

EN ISO 4375:2004: Hydrometric determinations - Cableway systems for stream gauging (ISO 4375:2000)

EN ISO 6416:2005: Hydrometry - Measurement of discharge by the ultrasonic (acoustic) method (ISO 6416:2004)

Other references:

10-2 Meters Intended for the Metering of Water in Full Flowing Pipes. Part 2: Test Methods NMI M [Australia]

10-3 Meters Intended for the Metering of Water in Full Flowing Pipes. Part 3: Test Report Format [Australia]

Acoustic velocity meter systems, by Antonius Laenen: USGS—TWRI Book 3, Chapter A17. 1985. [Canada]

ATS 4747.1-2008 Meters for non-urban water supply - Glossary of terms [Australia]

ATS 4747.2-2008 Meters for non-urban water supply - Specification for closed conduit meters fully charged [Australia]

ATS 4747.3-2008 Meters for non-urban water supply - Specifications for open channel meters [Australia]

ATS 4747.5-2008 Meters for non-urban water supply - Installation and commissioning of closed conduit meters fully charged [Australia]

ATS 4747.6-2008 Meters for non-urban water supply - Installation and commissioning of open channel meters [Australia]

ATS 4747.8-2010 Meters for non-urban water supply - In-service compliance for non-urban water meters [Australia]

Computation of continuous records of streamflow, by E.J. Kennedy: USGS—TWRI Book 3, Chapter A13. 1983. [Canada]

Computation of Discharge Using the Index-Velocity Method in Tidally Affected Areas, USGS SIR 2005-5004 [Canada]

Computation of water-surface profiles in open channels, by Jacob Davidian: USGS—TWRI Book 3, Chapter A15. 1984. [Canada]

Discharge measurements at gaging stations, by T.J. Buchanan and W.P. Somers: USGS—TWRI Book 3, Chapter A8. 1969. [Canada]

Feasibility of Acoustic Doppler Velocity Meters for the Production of Discharge Records from U.S. Geological Survey Streamflow-Gaging Stations, USGS WRIR 01-4157 [Canada]

Levels at streamflow gaging stations, by E.J. Kennedy: USGS—TWRI Book 3, Chapter A19. 1990. [Canada]

ME-10-231-16-ADCP [Hungary]

ME-10-231-17 [Hungary]

NMI M 10-1 Meters Intended for the Metering of Water in Full Flowing Pipes. Part 1: Metrological and Technical Requirements NMI M [Australia]

NMI M 11-1 Meters Intended for the Metering of Water in Open Channels and Partially Filled Pipes. Part 1: Metrological and Technical Requirements [Australia]

NMI M 11-2 Meters Intended for the Metering of Water in Open Channels and Partially Filled Pipes. Part 2: Test Methods [Australia]

NMI M 11-3 Meters Intended for the Metering of Water in Open Channels and Partially Filled Pipes. Part 3: Test Report Format [Australia]

qSOP-NA012-01-2003 : Specifications for GPS in ADCP Applications [Canada]

qSOP-NA013-01-1984 : Methods for Estimation of Hydrometric Data [Canada]

qSOP-NA014-01-2006 : Sommaire annuel de station [Canada]

qSOP-NA016-02-2005 : Operator Accreditation - Determining Discharge with ADCP [Canada]

qSOP-NA022-02-2008 : Discharge Measurements Using Sontek FlowTracker ADV [Canada]

qSOP-NA033-01-2007 : Specification for Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) [Canada]

Quality-Assurance Plan for Discharge Measurements Using Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers, USGS SIR 2005-5183 [Canada]

Stage measurement at gaging stations, by T.J. Buchanan and W.P. Somers: USGS–TWRI Book 3, Chapter A7. 1968. [Canada]

Stream-gaging cableways, by C.R. Wagner: USGS—TWRI Book 3, Chapter A21. 1995 [Canada]

Use of flumes in measuring discharge, by F.A. Kilpatrick and V.R. Schneider: USGS—TWRI Book 3, Chapter A14. 1983. [Canada]