HOMS COMPONENT

FLUOROMETRIC PROCEDURES FOR DYE TRACING

1.   Purpose and objectives

     To provide background information on instruments and procedures used in dye tracer studies.

2.   Description

     The manual (Wilson and others, 1986) describes fluorometric procedures used in dye tracer studies such as time of travel, dispersion, reaeration, and dilution-type discharge measurements. It includes information on fluorescence, dyes, and fluorometers and a description of fluorometer operation and calibration procedures as a guide for laboratory and field  use.

3.   Input

     Not applicable.

4.   Output

     Not applicable.

5.  Operational requirements and restrictions

     Not applicable.

6.   Form of presentation

    Manual, written in English, is available (Wilson and others, 1986).

7.  Operational experience

     Extensive use within the United States.

8.  Originator and technical support

     U.S. Geological Survey, Office of Surface Water, Reston, Virginia, USA.

9.  Availability

     From the HOMS National Reference Centre for USA.

10.  Conditions on use

     Manual is available free of charge.

Reference

Wilson, J. F., Cobb, E. D., and Kilpatrick, F. A., 1986, Fluorometric procedures for dye tracing: U.S. Geological Survey Techniques of Water Resources Investigations Book 3, Chapter A12, 34 p.

Last updated: 29 NOV 94)
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