Remote Sensing of Streamflow in Alaska Rivers—New Technology to Improve Safety and Expand Coverage of USGS Streamgaging
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Abstract
The U.S. Geological Survey monitors water level (water surface elevation relative to an arbitrary datum) and measures streamflow in Alaska rivers to compute and compile river flow records for use by water resource planners, engineers, and land managers to design infrastructure, manage floodplains, and protect life, property, and aquatic resources. Alaska has over 800,000 miles of rivers including the Yukon River, the third longest river in the United States. These rivers are home to rare and important ecosystems and are used for recreation, hydropower generation, commercial fishing, and transportation. River flow measurements are essential for wise and safe development and use of Alaska rivers.
Suggested Citation
Conaway, J.S., Eggleston, J., Legleiter, C.J., Jones, J.W., Kinzel, P.J., and Fulton, J.W., 2019, Remote sensing of river flow in Alaska—New technology to improve safety and expand coverage of USGS streamgaging: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2019-3024, 4 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20193024.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
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Table of Contents
- Why Measuring River Flow in Alaska Is Important
- How Streamflow Is Measured Today
- How Remote Sensing Can Improve Flow Measurement
- New Remote Sensing Technology
- The Future of Remote Sensing Streamgages in Alaska
- References
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Remote sensing of river flow in Alaska—New technology to improve safety and expand coverage of USGS streamgaging |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2019-3024 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20193024 |
| Year Published | 2019 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Alaska Science Center Water, Colorado Water Science Center, Pennsylvania Water Science Center, Virginia Water Science Center |
| Description | 4 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |
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