The measurement of streamflow is very critical to hydraulic engineers and hydrologists as it
provides vital information for environmental monitoring issues connected to water resources …

The total demand for water in the Western United States exceeds the available supply. Our
ability to determine the amount of water diverted for various uses is crucial. In many …

Each unit of water let into the canal and conveyed to the field has an associated cost of
investment and cost of operation and maintenance of facilities. Efficient water use for …

For water management, the accurate measurement of discharge in irrigation channels is
essential. Static flow measuring devices such as weirs and flumes play a significant role in …

In the context of water management, structures that measure the flow rate in open channels
are used for a variety of purposes:(i) In hydrology, they measure the discharge from …

There are different devices available for measuring the flow discharge. Static measuring
devices such as weirs and flumes (without any moving parts) play a significant role in …

Weirs, flumes and gates have been used for centuries to determine discharges in open
channels. In this paper the distinct flow types, modular flow and non-modular flow, are …

Monitoring of streamflow may help to determine the optimum levels of its use for sustainable
water management in the face of climate change. We reviewed available methods for …

There are various types of water measurement devices available. The type of flume used in
a particular application depends on site-specific factors or limitations and the need for …

Based on extensive experience one family of structures is recommended for flow
measurement in open channels. The advantages of this family of broad-crested weirs and …