Hydrological Processes · 1987 · 53 citations · 0 references
EngineeringChemical EngineeringHydrologyElectroanalytical MethodsElectrochemistryTransport PhenomenaFlow MeasurementFlow MetrologyStreamflow MeasurementTurbulenceTurbulent FlowConductivityDischarge ComputationElectrical Conductivity MeasurementsElectrical Conductivity To Salinity ConversionRiver Discharge EstimationRiver Discharge MeasurementWater Discharge Calculations
Abstract Discharge measurement by means of injection of a NaCl‐solution and integration of the electrical conductivity as a function of time is a traditional and well‐documented method for use in turbulent streams. The ease of the chemical measurements permits results to be calculated in the field. This work has shown that dry fine‐grained salt may substitute the salt solution. Correction factors for water temperature and background conductivity are derived from experiments. A simple procedure for calculation of the discharge is described.