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Rivers
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Numerous rivers intersect our landscape from small brooks up to huge river networks. Some of them form a natural border between two countries.
At all times man has preferred to live in river areas. Clear water, the possibility to use the river for transport, generating power from water and the scenic attractiveness are amongst the reasons. However, our actions have more and more influence on water quantity and quality. In many regions taking water for irrigation or as drinking water are the reasons. More than half of all big rivers around the world have been polluted during the course of time.
Observations of water levels have been used since ancient times, systematic discharge measurements go back to the middle of the 19th century. This historical data has been used as the basis for various applications, for example for flood protection and flood forecasting. They also form the foundation for the design of hydro-engineering constructions. In recent years the acoustic flow measurement has established itself as the standard method for measurements on many hydrological stations. With this almost contact free technology data can be recorded continuously and it provides twenty-four-seven monitoring.
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Rivers
Channels
Hydro Power
Water Supply
Waste Water
Industry
