| Abstract: | This report documents the results of a study of the cost-effectiveness of the streamflow information program in Nebraska. Presently, 145 continuous surface-water stations are operated in Nebraska on a budget of $908,500. Data uses and funding sources are identified for each of the 145 stations. Data from most stations have multiple uses. All stations have sufficient justification for continuation, but two stations primarily are used in short-term research studies; their continued operation needs to be evaluated when the research studies end. The present measurement frequency produces an average standard error for instantaneous discharges of about 12 percent, including periods when stage data are missing. Altering the travel routes and the measurement frequency will allow a reduction in standard error of about 1 percent with the present budget. Standard error could be reduced to about 8 percent if lost record could be eliminated. A minimum budget of $822,000 is required to operate the present network, but operations at that funding level would result in an increase in standard error to about 16 percent. The maximum budget analyzed was $1,363,000, which would result in an average standard error of 6 percent. (USGS) |
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| ProdID: | 26990 |
| Citation Author: | Engel, G. B.; Wahl, K. L.; Boohar, J. A. |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | v, 76 p. :ill., maps ;28 cm. |
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| Citation Publisher: | U.S. Geological Survey ;
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| Citation Series: | Water-Resources Investigations Report |
| Citation Series Code: | WRI |
| Citation Series Number: | 84-4098 |
| Citation Search Results Text: | Cost-effectiveness of the stream-gaging program in Nebraska; 1984; WRI; 84-4098; Engel, G. B.; Wahl, K. L.; Boohar, J. A. |
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| Text: | Cost-effectiveness of the stream-gaging program in Nebraska; 1984; WRI; 84-4098; Engel, G. B.; Wahl, K. L.; Boohar, J. A. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.usgs.gov/wri/1984/4098/report-thumb.jpg |
| URL (DOCUMENT): | http://pubs.usgs.gov/wri/1984/4098/report.pdf |
| Date Other: | Sat, 1 Jan 1994 00:00 -0600 |
| Publisher: | U.S. Geological Survey ;
Open-File Services Section Western Distribution Branch, |
