Mastery of water measurements with Gurley instruments — a practical guide to precise stream flow data and the equipment that makes it possible.
This manual explains how Gurley current meters and water stage registers are built, installed, and used in real field projects.
This edition presents detailed descriptions of current meters, recording devices, and automatic water stage registers. It covers choosing the right equipment, setting up gaging stations, maintaining instruments, and interpreting the records for applications in sewers, irrigation, hydropower, and water supply projects. The book also provides historical context and notes on installation, operation, and care to help engineers, technicians, and students work with confidence.
- Learn how Gurley current meters are constructed and rated for different measurements.
- Understand how automatic water stage registers record time and water level, including printing and graphic options.
- Discover setup, sheltering, and station-location strategies for reliable data collection.
- See practical guidance on reading, recording, and evaluating stream flow data for design and analysis.
Ideal for readers of civil and hydraulic engineering who need reliable methods for measuring flow, stage, and related water data.