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U.S. Geological Survey, Open-File Report 2006-1273
By Michael S. Griffin
This report is available as a 50-page PDF for viewing and printing.
This Surface Water Quality-Assurance Plan documents the standards, policies, and procedures used by the Kentucky Water Science Center for activities related to the collection, processing, storage, analysis, and publication of surface-water data.
Abstract
Introduction
Kentucky Water Science Center Organization and Responsibilities
Organization
Responsibilities
Collection of Stage and Streamflow Data
Gage Installation and Maintenance
Measurement of Stage
Gage Documents
Levels
Site Documentation
Station descriptions
Photographs
Direct Measurements
Depth Criteria for Meter Selection
Number of Measurement Subsections
Other Direct Methods of Measuring Discharge
Computation of Mean Gage Height
Check Measurements
Corrections for Storage
Questions
Field Notes
Acceptable Equipment
Spin Tests
Alternative Equipment
Indirect Measurements
Peak Files
Crest-Stage Gages
Artificial Controls
Flood Conditions
Low-Flow Conditions
Cold-Weather Conditions
Processing and Analysis of Streamflow Data
Processing of Real-Time Streamflow Data
Webpage Presentation Format
Review of Real-Time Streamflow Data
Error Handling
Data-Qualification Statements
Measurements and Field Notes
Continuous Record
Records and Computation
Procedures for Working and Checking Records
Gage Height
Levels
Rating
Datum Corrections, Gage-Height Corrections, and Shifts
Hydrographs
Station Analysis
Winter Records
Unit-Value and Daily-Value Estimates
Hydra and MISTE
Furnished Records
Daily-Values Table
Manuscript and Annual Water-Data Report
Kentucky Water Science Center Checklist
Review of Records
Crest-Stage Gages
Office Setting
Work Plan
File Folders for Surface-Water Stations
Field-Trip Folders
Levels
Station Descriptions
Discontinued Stations
Map Files
Archiving
Communication of New Methods and Current Procedures
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
Summary
References Cited
Appendixes:
1. U.S. Geological Survey Technical Memorandums Cited
2. Hydrologic Data Section Surface-Water Electronic Archiving Layout
3. Example of a Kentucky Water Science Center Station Description
4. Example of a Kentucky Water Science Center Station Analysis
5. Examples of Records Processing Forms:
5a. Level Summary Form
5b. Record Computation Tracking/Checker Form
5c. Annual Surface-Water Data Reviewer Form
5d. Discharge Measurement/Shift Corrections Form
5e. Datum/Level Corrections Form
5f. Slope-Station Computations Form
5g. Measurement Log Sheet Form
5h. Average Discharge Form
6. Hydroacoustic Instrumentation – Standards, Policies, and Procedures
1. Organizational chart of the U.S. Geological Survey, Kentucky Water Science Center, 2006.
2. Map showing streamflow stations in Kentucky, fiscal year 2006.
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Suggested Citation:
Griffin, Michael S., 2006, Surface Water Quality-Assurance Plan, U.S. Geological Survey, Kentucky Water Science Center, Water Year 2006: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2006-1273, 50 p.
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