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Specification for procurement of water-level sensing instrumentation, specification number HIF-I-1

Open-File Report 82-89
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https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr8289

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Abstract

This specification is to communicate to instrument manufacturers the U.S. Geological Survey 's requirements. It covers systems for sensing the elevation of the water surface on open channels, rivers, lakes, reservoirs, storm-sewer pipes, and observation wells at Survey data-collection sites. The signal output (mechanical or electrical) must meet the signal input requirements of analog to digital and digital input recorders in use by the Survey. A classification of stage-sensing systems by common characteristics is used to aid Survey people making system selections. These characteristics are (1) system type (contact or noncontact), (2) sensor type and sensing distance, (3) accuracy, (4) range, (5) power requirements, (6) system size and weight, and (7) data output signal. Acceptable system requirements cover system configurations, signal outputs, materials, operation manuals, detailed environmental conditions, calibration procedures, system accuracy, power requirements, installation limitations, maintainability, safety, and workmanship. An outline of the qualification test procedures and failure criteria are also given. The Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility at NSTL Station, Mississippi will test available systems to determine if they meet the specification in this report for inclusion in the Survey 's 'Qualified Products List'. This list will be used for future procurement of water-level sensing systems by the Survey. (USGS)

Suggested Citation

Rapp, D., 1982, Specification for procurement of water-level sensing instrumentation, specification number HIF-I-1: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 82-89, iii, 27 p. ;28 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr8289.

ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)

Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Specification for procurement of water-level sensing instrumentation, specification number HIF-I-1
Series title Open-File Report
Series number 82-89
DOI 10.3133/ofr8289
Year Published 1982
Language ENGLISH
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey,
Description iii, 27 p. ;28 cm.
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