Measuring cross sections using a sag tape: a generalized procedure

Gary A. Ray; Walter F. Megahan

Treesearch

Measuring cross sections using a sag tape: a generalized procedure

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Gary A. Ray, Walter F. Megahan

Year:

1979

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

Gen. Tech. Rep. INT-GTR-47. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Intermountain Forest and Range Experiment Station. 12 p.

Download (PDF 683 KB)

Download (PDF 683 KB): https://research.fs.usda.gov/download/treesearch/40215.pdf

Abstract

A procedure was developed for surveying cross sections using a sag tape with unequal end elevations. The procedure is as accurate as traditional engineer's level surveys, is faster and easier, and can be programed for a digital computer by following the flow diagram which is provided.

Keywords

survey, cross sections, streambank erosion, channel degradation, channel aggradation, aquatic habitat, water profiles, erosion, deposition, profiles

Citation

Ray, Gary A.; Megahan, Walter F. 1979. Measuring cross sections using a sag tape: a generalized procedure. Gen. Tech. Rep. INT-GTR-47. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Intermountain Forest and Range Experiment Station. 12 p.