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Estimation of selected flow and water-quality characteristics of Alaskan streams

Water-Resources Investigations Report 84-4247
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https://doi.org/10.3133/wri844247

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Abstract

Although hydrologic data are either sparse or nonexistent for large areas of Alaska, the drainage area, area of lakes, glacier and forest cover, and average precipitation in a hydrologic basin of interest can be measured or estimated from existing maps. Application of multiple linear regression techniques indicates that statistically significant correlations exist between properties of basins determined from maps and measured streamflow characteristics. This suggests that corresponding characteristics of ungaged basins can be estimated. Streamflow frequency characteristics can be estimated from regional equations developed for southeast, south-central and Yukon regions. Statewide or modified regional equations must be used, however, for the southwest, northwest, and Arctic Slope regions where there is a paucity of data. Equations developed from basin characteristics are given to estimate suspended-sediment values for glacial streams and, with less reliability, for nonglacial streams. Equations developed from available specific conductance data are given to estimate concentrations of major dissolved inorganic constituents. Suggestions are made for expanding the existing data base and thus improving the ability to estimate hydrologic characteristics for Alaskan streams. (USGS)

Suggested Citation

Parks, B., Madison, R.J., 1985, Estimation of selected flow and water-quality characteristics of Alaskan streams: U.S. Geological Survey Water-Resources Investigations Report 84-4247, v, 64 p. :ill., maps ;28 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/wri844247.

Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Estimation of selected flow and water-quality characteristics of Alaskan streams
Series title Water-Resources Investigations Report
Series number 84-4247
DOI 10.3133/wri844247
Year Published 1985
Language ENGLISH
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey,
Description v, 64 p. :ill., maps ;28 cm.
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