This document specifies methods of determining the stage-discharge relationship for gauging stations.
It specifies an accuracy for defining the stage-discharge relationship based on a sufficient number of
discharge measurements, complete with corresponding stage measurements.
This document considers stable and unstable channels and includes brief descriptions of the effects
on the stage-discharge relationship of the transition from inbank to overbank flows, shifting controls,
variable backwater and hysteresis. Methods of determining discharge for twin-gauge stations,
ultrasonic velocity-measurement stations and other complex rating curves are not described in detail.All current amendments available at time of purchase are included with the purchase of this document.