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Assignment
 
Read the Syllabus and FAQ's

 
Read the following sections from USGS Circular 1123:
  • Uses of Streamflow Data
  • Measuring State
  • Measuring Discharge

Optional Readings at GeologyProfessor.com

 


Calculate the Discharge of Virtual Creek.

Example of excellent work by Jessica Yoder.

 
Review the PowerPoint Presentation on Data Collection at USGS Stream Gages

 


Review the Demonstration Rating Curve.

 


Prepare a practice rating curve using data from the Tar River. Prepare estimates of:

  • The discharge at stages of 15', 20', and 25' feet
  • The stage for discharges of 1,000, 10,000 and 30,000 cfs
 


Prepare a rating curve to hand-in using data from Tioga River at Mansfield. Prepare estimates of:

  • The discharge at stages of 4.5', 6.25', and 8' feet
  • The stage for discharges of 500, 2500 and 7000 cfs
 


Assignment: Uses of Rating Curves in Construction Projects.


 


Confirm Your Results:
      Easy Three-Point Problems
      More Easy Three-Point Problems

 

 

Assignment:

Castleman River Wells
Greenbrier River Wells

 


Confirm Your Results:
      Route 44 Contaminant Transport
      Route 81 Contaminant Transport

 

 

Assignment:

Clarksdale Well Siting Assignment

 


Assignment:
      Route 514 Spill Problem


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