Nuclear techniques applied to hydrology

TitleNuclear techniques applied to hydrology
Publication TypeConference Proceedings
Year of Conference1976
AuthorsMorrison, R. G.
Conference Name44th Annual Western Snow Conference
Series TitleProceedings of the 44th Annual Western Snow Conference
Date PublishedApril 1976
PublisherWestern Snow Conference
Conference LocationCalgary, Alberta
KeywordsRadioactive snow gauges, Snow gauges
Abstract

Background information and history of nuclear applications will be discussed with a review of limitations presented by the different techniques.A slide presentation will be made of the operating equipment showing physical limitations in snow water equivalent, soil moisture, and precipitation measurements with present technology.Trade-off considerations will be presented regarding accuracy, updating frequency and power consumption on given systems.Operating experience will be reviewed on systems operating in Idaho, Colorado, and California.

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