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Use of Multiparameter Instruments for Routine Field Measurements

Techniques and Methods 9-A6.8
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https://doi.org/10.3133/tm9A6.8

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Abstract

The “National Field Manual for the Collection of Water-Quality Data” (NFM) provides guidelines and procedures for U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) personnel who collect data used to assess the quality of the Nation’s surface-water and groundwater resources. This chapter, NFM A6.8, provides guidance and protocols for the use of multiparameter instruments for routine field measurements, which includes storage and maintenance of equipment, calibration, troubleshooting, and procedures for measurement and reporting. It updates and supersedes USGS Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations, book 9, chapter A6.8, version 1.1, by Jacob Gibs, Franceska D. Wilde, and Heather A. Heckathorn. The use of multiparameter instruments for conducting field measurements has become routine. The methods described here are specific to the use of multiparameter instruments. The field methods described in this chapter are applicable to most natural waters.

Before 2017, the NFM chapters were released in the USGS Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations series. Effective in 2018, new and revised NFM chapters are being released in the USGS Techniques and Methods series; this series change does not affect the content and format of the NFM. More information is in the general introduction to the NFM (USGS Techniques and Methods, book 9, chapter A0) at https://doi.org/10.3133/tm9A0. The authoritative current versions of NFM chapters are available in the USGS Publications Warehouse at https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/. Comments, questions, and suggestions related to the NFM can be addressed to nfm@usgs.gov.

Suggested Citation

U.S. Geological Survey, 2023, Use of multiparameter instruments for routine field measurements: U.S. Geological Survey Techniques and Methods, book 9, chap. A6.8, 13 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/tm9A6.8. [Supersedes USGS Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations, book 9, chap. A6.8, version 1.1.]

ISSN: 2328-7055 (online)

Table of Contents

  • Abstract
  • 1.0 Introduction
  • 2.0 Equipment and Supplies
  • 3.0 Calibration
  • 4.0 Measurement
  • 5.0 Troubleshooting
  • 6.0 Reporting
  • Selected References
  • Acknowledgments
  • Appendix 6.8–1
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Use of multiparameter instruments for routine field measurements
Series title Techniques and Methods
Series number 9-A6.8
DOI 10.3133/tm9A6.8
Year Published 2023
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) WMA - Laboratory & Analytical Services Division
Description v, 13 p.
Online Only (Y/N) Y
Additional Online Files (Y/N) N
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