Introduction to Suspended-Sediment Sampling


Target Audience:  Anyone that needs to collect suspended-sediment data.

Summary and Objectives:  This is the self-certification for tracking purposes.  The course was originally on a CD-ROM. For your convenience, we have created a zip file to download.  This course presents an introduction to methods currently used by the USGS to sample suspended-sediment concentrations and particle-size distribution in streams. By the end of this course, the student will be able to: sample suspended-sediment concentrations and particle size distribution in streams

Course Contact:  Molly Wood, mswood@usgs.gov

Duration:  2 Hours