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Watershed & Watersheds: Turbidity Threshold Sampling

^ Main Topic | Caspar Creek Watershed Study | Fine Sediment in Pools Kings River Turbidity Threshold Sampling Study | CALFED |

Cable Mounted Boom:

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Cable-mounted booms are the least expensive and most readily deployed of the three boom types. They can be repositioned horizontally if the deeper section of the stream channel migrates. The pumping sampler intake should not be attached to the boom because it is difficult to eliminate dips in the intake line when it is suspended from the cable. It is best to mount the sampler intake near the turbidity sensor and above the bedload transport zone. As with all three boom types, the size and strength of construction materials and anchoring devices must be scaled for the application.

Last updated on 10/22/2002, by Rand Eads

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  • Cumulative Effects of Forest Mgmt on Hillslope Processes, Fishery Resources, and Downstream Environments (RWU-4351)

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