1.1This guide describes procedures to collect cross-sectional means of temperature, dissolved oxygen (DO), specific electrical conductance (SC), and pH of water flowing in open channels.
1.2This guide provides guidelines for preparation and calibration of the equipment to collect cross-sectional means of temperature, DO, SC, and pH of water flowing in open channels.
1.3This guide describes what equipment should be used to collect cross-sectional means of temperature, DO, SC, and pH of water flowing in open channels.
1.4This guide covers the cross-sectional means of temperature, DO, SC, and pH of fresh water flowing in open channels.
1.5This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.