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NATIONWIDE STUDY OF THE STREAMFLOW DATA PROGRAM
Author(s) -
Carter R. W.,
Benson M. A.
Publication year - 1971
Publication title -
jawra journal of the american water resources association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.957
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1752-1688
pISSN - 1093-474X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1752-1688.1971.tb05922.x
Subject(s) - streamflow , data collection , set (abstract data type) , computer science , data set , inclusion (mineral) , operations research , engineering , geography , mathematics , statistics , geology , cartography , drainage basin , mineralogy , artificial intelligence , programming language
During 1970 the Geological Survey conducted a study to evaluate the surface‐water data collection program. Objectives were formulated, specific goals were set, a massive analysis of available data was made to determine the extent to which the present system enables the goals to be met, alternatives were considered for meeting the remaining goals, and finally, specific elements were identified for inclusion in the future program. The results of the evaluation will be used in planning the future streamflow data program. Less productive elements in the present program can be weeded out, and the effort devoted to more critically needed water data. The study provides the groundwork for redirection of efforts towards a more efficient system for satisfying present and future needs.