Cost effectiveness of the stream-gaging program in northeastern California

Hoffard, S. H.; Pearce, V. F.; Tasker, G. D.; Doyle, W. H.

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Results are documented of a study of the cost effectiveness of the stream-gaging program in northeastern California. Data uses and funding sources were identified for the 127 continuous stream gages currently being operated in the study area. One stream gage was found to have insufficient data use to warrant cooperative Federal funding. Flow-routing and multiple-regression models were used to simulate flows at selected gaging stations. The models may be sufficiently accurate to replace two of the stations. The average standard error of estimate of streamflow records is 12.9 percent. This overall level of accuracy could be reduced to 12.0 percent using computer-recommended service routes and visit frequencies. (USGS)

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Hoffard, S. H.; Pearce, V. F.; Tasker, G. D.; Doyle, W. H.

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vi, 110 p. :ill., maps ;28 cm.

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U.S. Geological Survey,

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Water-Resources Investigations Report

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WRI

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84-4127

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Cost effectiveness of the stream-gaging program in northeastern California; 1984; WRI; 84-4127; Hoffard, S. H.; Pearce, V. F.; Tasker, G. D.; Doyle, W. H.

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1984

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Cost effectiveness of the stream-gaging program in northeastern California; 1984; WRI; 84-4127; Hoffard, S. H.; Pearce, V. F.; Tasker, G. D.; Doyle, W. H.