USGS tethered ACP platforms: New design means more safety and accuracy

S. E. Morlock; J. A. Stewart; M.S. Rehmel

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USGS tethered ACP platforms: New design means more safety and accuracy

S. E. Morlock·J. A. Stewart·M.S. Rehmel

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The US Geological Survey has developed an innovative tethered platform that supports an Acoustic Current Profiler (ACP) in making stream-flow measurements (use of the term ACP in this article refers to a class of instruments and not a specific brand name or model). The tethered platform reduces the hazards involved in conventional methods of stream-flow measurement. The use of the platform reduces or eliminates time spent by personnel in streams and boats or on bridges and cableway and stream-flow measurement accuracy is increased.

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S. E. Morlock, J. A. Stewart, M.S. Rehmel. 2004. USGS tethered ACP platforms: New design means more safety and accuracy. https://pubs.usgs.gov/publication/70027293

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