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Guide to Hydrological Practices Volume I

Produced by: WMO – World Meteorological Organization
Keywords:hydrometry, operational hydrology, measurement, hydrological service

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Guide to Hydrological Practices Volume I: Hydrology – From Measurement to Hydrological Information WMO-No. 168, published in 2008 The guide provides recommendations on the following aspects:
1. Introduction
2. Methods of observation
3. Precipitation measurement
4. Evaporation, evapotranspiration and soil moisture
5. Surface water quantity and sediment measurement
6. Groundwater
7. Water quality and aquatic ecosystems
8. Safety considerations in hydrometry
9. Data processing and quality control
10. Data storage, access and dissemination

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