Alaska telemetering network for the Corps of Engineers and the U. S. Weather Bureau

TitleAlaska telemetering network for the Corps of Engineers and the U. S. Weather Bureau
Publication TypeConference Proceedings
Year of Conference1968
AuthorsGray, C. H.
Conference Name36th Annual Western Snow Conference
Series TitleProceedings of the 36th Annual Western Snow Conference
Date PublishedApril 1968
PublisherWestern Snow Conference
Conference LocationLake Tahoe, Nevada
KeywordsFlood warning network, Telemetering equipment
Abstract

After the disastrous flood at Fairbanks, Alaska in August 1967 a flood warning system was designed and put into operation, to prevent future disasters. Studies were made of causes and sufficient remote operation electronic equipment was selected to make an efficient network of stations. The Chena and Tanana Rivers were instrumented with telemetering equipment. Stream gages for river height and temperature electronic thermometers, snow gages, all instruments were automatic and synchronized electronically for base stations and repeater stations connecting Fairbanks and Anchorage offices. All electronic equipment is of the latest solid state design, with plug-in modules for easy repair by non technical personnel. Schematic drawings show the locations of stations and necessary telemetering and repeater stations.

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