Pacific Northwest Research Station

Title: An instrument to measure stream channel gradient and profiles.

Author: Walkotten, William J.; Bryant, Mason D.

Date: 1980

Source: Res. Note PNW-RN-345. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Forest and Range Experiment Station. 5 p

Station ID: RN-PNW-345

Description: A waterlevel to measure streambed profiles and gradients is described. Line of sight is not required for accurate (to 1 cm) measurements. Assembly and use are discussed.

Keywords: Measuring equipment, channel erosion

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Walkotten, William J.; Bryant, Mason D.  1980.  An instrument to measure stream channel gradient and profiles..   Res. Note PNW-RN-345. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Forest and Range Experiment Station. 5 p