River Hogsmill Flow Gauging Report ...

You are required to produce a report based on the river discharge estimation measurements conducted during the practical session. The report should include a brief introduction and address the following five questions. Ensure your answers are supported with appropriate graphics where necessary, and pay attention to units for numerical answers. Overall, the report should not exceed 1500 words and must use the Harvard system of referencing for citations.

Questions:

1. Simple Float Method

   • Present your results and your assessment of the discharge using the Simple Float Method. Include a discharge value appropriate to the likely discharge of the River Hogsmill at the time of fieldwork. Discuss any errors and the primary data and means used for estimating the discharge.

2. Salt-Dilution/Tracer Method

   • Present your results and your assessment of the discharge using the Salt-Dilution/Tracer Method. Ensure you include a discharge value relevant to the river conditions at the time of the fieldwork and explain any errors in your calculations.

3. Flow Meter Method

   • Present your results and your assessment of the discharge using the Flow Meter Method. Include a discharge value appropriate to the River Hogsmill and discuss any potential errors alongside the primary data used in your calculations.

4. Manning Equation Method

   • Present your results and your assessment of the discharge using the Manning Equation Method. Provide a discharge value suitable for the river's conditions during your fieldwork, addressing any discrepancies and showing the original data.

5. Variation and Hydrological Explanation

   • Comment on the variation between your results and offer a hydrological explanation for the discrepancies observed. Discuss factors such as slope, boundary layer friction, and wetted perimeter values. Use appropriate data to support your explanation, and ensure your citations are well integrated.

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