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Stream-temperature characteristics in Georgia

Water-Resources Investigations Report 96-4203
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https://doi.org/10.3133/wri964203

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Abstract

Stream-temperature measurements for 198 periodic and 22 daily record stations were analyzed using a harmonic curve-fitting procedure. Statistics of data from 78 selected stations were used to compute a statewide stream-temperature harmonic equation, derived using latitude, drainage area, and altitude for natural streams having drainage areas greater than about 40 square miles. Based on the 1955-84 reference period, the equation may be used to compute long-term natural harmonic stream-temperature coefficients to within an on average of about 0.4? C. Basin-by-basin summaries of observed long-term stream-temperature characteristics are included for selected stations and river reaches, particularly along Georgia's mainstem streams. Changes in the stream- temperature regimen caused by the effects of development, principally impoundments and thermal power plants, are shown by comparing harmonic curves and coefficients from the estimated natural values to the observed modified-condition values.

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Dyar, T., Alhadeff, S.J., 1997, Stream-temperature characteristics in Georgia: U.S. Geological Survey Water-Resources Investigations Report 96-4203, xiii, 150 p. :ill., maps ;28 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/wri964203.

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Stream-temperature characteristics in Georgia
Series title Water-Resources Investigations Report
Series number 96-4203
DOI 10.3133/wri964203
Year Published 1997
Language ENGLISH
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey ; Branch of Information Services [distributor],
Contributing office(s) South Atlantic Water Science Center
Description xiii, 150 p. :ill., maps ;28 cm.
Country United States
State Georgia
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