Chapter
A Solved Problem
From Quantitative Problem Solving in Natural Resources by Peter Moore
Concepts
- Tilted Tape
"In a rod-and-tape stream survey, a tape stretched across the channel should be level so that rod readings can be converted into elevations consistently. If the tape is tilted, the left and right edge
- Slope Correct
"The difference between the two edge-of-water elevations provides the rise associated with the tape tilt, while the distance between those stations provides the run. Dividing rise by run gives the tap
- Quantitative Solution
"A satisfactory correction should make the left and right edge-of-water elevations equal, remain self-consistent and reproducible, and be generalizable to other cross-section datasets. The solver shou