Indirect Methods using energy equation (culvert, bridge, etc.)

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Manual on stream gauging (WMO N° 1044)

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Other references:

  Hydrographic Service   [Italy]
  Measurement of peak discharge at culverts by indirect methods, by G.L. Bodhaine: USGS—TWRI Book 3, Chapter A3. 1968.   [Canada]
  Measurement of Peak Discharge at Culverts by Indirect Methods, U.S. Geological Survey, Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations, Book 3, Chapter A3   [USA]
Measurement of peak discharge at width contractions by indirect methods, U.S. Geological Survey Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations, 44p, book 3, chap. A4   [USA]
  Swedish Electric Power companies   [Sweden]
Use of flumes in measuring discharge, U.S. Geological Survey Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations, book 3, chap. A14   [USA]

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» Indirect Methods using energy equation (culvert, bridge, etc.)
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