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U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2005-1246, 45 pages (Published August 2005) ONLINE ONLY
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Water Resources Discipline, has a policy that requires each Water Science Center (WSC) to prepare a Surface-Water Quality-Assurance Plan. The plan for each WSC describes the policies and procedures that ensure high quality in the collection, processing, analysis, computer storage, and publication of surface-water data. The USGS Georgia Water Science Center (GWSC) Surface-Water Quality-Assurance Plan documents the standards, policies, and procedures used by the GWSC for activities related to the collection, processing, storage, analysis, and publication of surface-water data.
Abstract
Introduction
Responsibilities
Collection of Stage and Streamflow Data
Gage Installation and Maintenance
Measurement of Stage
Gage Documents
Levels
Site Documentation
Station Descriptions
Photographs
Direct Measurements
Field Notes
Acceptable Equipment
Alternative Equipment
Indirect Measurements
Peak-Flow Files
Crest-Stage Gages
Artificial Controls
Flood Conditions
Low-Flow Conditions
Cold-Weather Conditions
Processing and Analysis of Stage and Streamflow Data
Processing of Real-Time Streamflow Data
Web-Page Presentation Format
Review of Real-Time Streamflow Data
Error Handling
Data-Qualification Statements
Measurement and Field Notes
Continuous Record
Records and Computation
Procedures for Working and Checking Records
Records Checkoff List
Review of Records
Crest-Stage Gages
Office Setting
Work Plan
File Folders for Surface-Water Stations
Field-Trip Folders
Level Notes
Station Descriptions
Discontinued Stations
Map Files
Archiving
Communication of New Methods and Current Procedures
Collection of Precipitation Data
Gage Installation and Maintenance
Station Descriptions
Processing and Analysis of Precipitation Data
Processing of Real-Time Precipitation Data
Web-Page Presentation Format
Review of Real-Time Precipitation Data
Error Handling
Continuous Record
Records and Computation
Procedures for Working and Checking Records
Review of Records
Collection of Sediment Data
Sampling Procedures
Field Notes
Equipment
Sample Handling and Storage
High-Flow Conditions
Cold-Weather Conditions
Site Documentation
Processing and Analysis of Sediment Data
Sediment Laboratory
Sediment Station Analysis
Sediment Analysis Results
Sediment Data Storage
Database Management
Publication of Surface-Water Data
Publication Policy
Types of Publications
Review Process
Safety
Training
References Cited
Appendix A. Memorandums Cited
Appendix B. Hydrologic Monitoring and Analysis Section Surface-Water Electronic Archiving
Appendix C. Hydroacoustic Instrumentation—Standards, Policies, and Procedures
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