Monitoring stream temperatures—A guide for non-specialists
Heck MP, Schultz LD, Hockman-Wert D, Dinger EC, Dunham JB. 2018. Monitoring stream temperatures—A guide for non-specialists. U.S. Geological Survey Techniques and Methods, book 3, chap. A25. U.S. Geological Survey. Reston, VA
Several protocols exist for collecting stream temperature data, but these are frequently directed towards specialists. This document was developed to address the need for a protocol intended for non-specialists (non-aquatic) staff. It provides specific step-by-step procedures on (1) how to launch data loggers, (2) check the factory calibration of data loggers prior to field use, (3) how to install data loggers in streams for year-round monitoring, (4) how to download and retrieve data loggers from the field, and (5) how to input project data into organizational databases.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Heck, Michael; Schultz, Luke; Hockman-Wert, David; Dinger, Eric; Dunham, Jason
- Date of Issue
- 2018-04-27
- Publisher
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Units
- NRSS
- Keywords
- data collection, SOP, stream monitoring, water, water temperature