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HYD151
Field Methods in Hydrology


Assignments are performed during Friday afternoon labs and on Saturday field trips.


Assignment 1: Historical Analysis

General Objective: Find and analyze existing information to answer an important hydrological question about a site without even going into the field.

hyd151Exp1.doc
study site schematic map
Folsom USGS quadrangle map download site


Assignment 2: Experimental Design and Spatial Characterization

No advanced information will be given on this assignment.


Assignment 3: Stream Measurements

General Objective: Measure x, y, z, and t velocity profiles; use multiple methods to obtain discharge.

hyd151exp3.doc
Study site schematic map
Linda Creek field site photo
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Assignment 4: Hydrologic And Geochemical Source Areas

General Objective: Determine source areas of water and water quality variables at the Sierra Foothills Research Center.

hyd151asgn4.pdf
View from top of basin
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Assignment 5: Groundwater Hydrology

General Objective: Practice field techniques associated with well monitoring and sediment sample collection.

hyd151asgn5.pdf


Assignment 6: Plot scale water balance

General Objective: Determine the infiltration rate, soil moisture profile, and vadose zone parameters for a soil surface.

hyd151asgn6.pdf
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