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Gauging station
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Stream gauge
A
stream gauge
,
streamgage
or
gauging station
is a location used by
hydrologists
or
environmental scientists
to monitor and test
terrestrial bodies of water
.
Hydrometric
measurements of
water level
surface elevation ("stage") and/or volumetric
discharge
(flow) are generally taken and observations of
biota
and
water quality
may also be made. The location of gauging stations are often found on
topographical maps
. Some gauging stations are highly automated and may include
telemetry
capability transmitted to a central
data logging
facility.
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