An instrument to measure stream channel gradient and profiles.

William J. Walkotten; Mason Bryant

doi:10.2737/PNW-RN-345

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An instrument to measure stream channel gradient and profiles.

Informally Refereed

Authors:

William J. Walkotten, Mason Bryant

Year:

1980

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Pacific Northwest Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/PNW-RN-345

Source:

Res. Note PNW-RN-345. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Forest and Range Experiment Station. 5 p

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Abstract

A waterlevel to measure streambed profiles and gradients is described. Line of sight is not required for accurate (to 1 cm) measurements. Assembly and use are discussed.

Keywords

Measuring equipment, channel erosion

Citation

Walkotten, William J.; Bryant, Mason D. 1980. An instrument to measure stream channel gradient and profiles. Res. Note PNW-RN-345. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Forest and Range Experiment Station. 5 p