Water Resources Research Act Program

Details for Project ID 2004ND50B

Reliable and Continuous Measurement of Flow Rate in the Red River of The North by means of an Acoustic Doppler Velocity Meter

Institute: North Dakota
Year Established: 2004 Start Date: 2004-03-01 End Date: 2005-02-28
Total Federal Funds: $9,690 Total Non-Federal Funds: $19,380

Principal Investigators: Wei Lin, G. Padmanabhan

Abstract: The purpose of this research is to study the hydraulic factors in the river that affect the velocity and its impact on the flow measurement using an acoustic doppler velocity meter. Using the index velocity given by ADVM and an understanding of the effects of the hydraulic factors, a velocity rating curve will be developed through numerous flow measurements when the river is at various stages. An improved rating curve can than be used to provide accurate discharge estimates for the Red River of the North at Fargo. This study will help install, calibrate, and operate an ADVM in the Red River at Fargo.