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FLOAT GAUGING [2 records]

Record 1 1981-08-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
OBS

Measurement of velocity of a stream by means of a float or velocity rod.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
OBS

Mesurage des vitesses d'un cours d'eau au moyen de flotteurs ou de bâtons lestés.

Spanish

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Record 2 1978-04-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Geology
OBS

The measurement of water velocity in an open channel by a float gauge and hence the discharge.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Géologie
OBS

Mesure des vitesses d'écoulement de l'eau au moyen de flotteurs lestés pour la détermination du débit.

OBS

Un jaugeage complet au moulinet est toujours préférable à un jaugeage aux flotteurs. Cette dernière méthode permet à l'hydrologue, au cours des prospections, de se faire une première idée des débits.

Spanish

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