Introduction
The existing description of stream level, in WMO Codes registry does not emphasize that the measurement is taken at specific time and location and adding clarity on datum.
Amendment details
| Notation |
Name |
Current Description |
Proposed |
Source |
| 172 |
Stream level |
Elevation of the free water surface of a water body flowing in an open or closed conduit. [Based on 'water level'and 'stream' in International Glossary of Hydrology (WMO-No. 385). 2012 edition.] |
Elevation of the free water surface of a water body flowing in an open or closed conduit, relative to a reference datum or defined reference point or benchmark of a stream or river, at a specific location and time [Based on 'water level'and 'stream' in International Glossary of Hydrology (WMO-No. 385). 2012 edition.] Also referred to as stage, river level. |
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Requestor(s)
@PaoloLeoniIT , Subgroup on WIGOS Tools for Hydrology
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Applications or Systems
Expected impact of change
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Consultations
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Introduction
The existing description of stream level, in WMO Codes registry does not emphasize that the measurement is taken at specific time and location and adding clarity on datum.
Amendment details
Requestor(s)
@PaoloLeoniIT , Subgroup on WIGOS Tools for Hydrology
Stakeholder(s)
No response
Applications or Systems
Expected impact of change
None
Consultations
No response
Data exchange
No response
Comments
No response