Stage-Discharge Relations--Basic Concepts Training Class
by K. Michael Nolan, Larry Bohman, Tim Stamey, and Gary Firda
Scientific Investigations Report 2005-5028
USGS Training Class SW1409

Welcome to the web-based training class "Stage-Discharge Relations--Basic Concepts." This class is designed to be taken at your own pace. We hope it will provide you with a basic understanding of techniques the U.S. Geological Survey uses to develop relations between stream stage and water discharge. We also hope you find the information included as linked material useful as general references. Water Supply Paper 2175 "Measurement and Computation of Streamflow" and Techniques in Water Resources Investigations Report Book 3, Chapter A10 "Discharge Ratings at Gaging Stations" should serve as your primary sources for additional information. Links to complete copies of both reports can be found on the "References" page.

General Notes:

• Browsers used to view this training class must be version 5.0 or higher and have Flash Player 6.0 or higher installed.
• All class material is available using the Agenda on the left side of the page.
• Various parts of the class, including the exercises, require the Adobe PDF reader to view.
• Class notes are provided as both text and spoken narrations. You will need speakers attached to your computer to make use of the spoken narrations.
• This class is listed with the USGS National Training Center as Training Class - SW1409. Students will be given credit for this class upon navigating the class content and successfully completing the test on class material.
• Supervisors and anyone wishing to teach this class in a live setting can obtain a day-by-day agenda, Power Point files of all modules, and answers to exercises from Mike Nolan

Acknowledgements: This training class benefited greatly from reviews and training material supplied by: Bill Bartlett, Jim Kolva, Joe Nielsen, Mark Smith, and Phil Turnipseed.