BS 17898:2014 PDF

Scope: What is BS 17898 - Management of observed hydrometric data about? BS 17898 is a European standard that outlines the recommendations for the management of observed hydrometric data, including raw data and other data and statistics derived from these observations to ensure greater integration of data. While the principles of data management can be applied to all hydrometric observations, particular focus is placed on measurements of precipitation, water level (including stage), and discharge in open channels. BS 17898 covers metadata associated with hydrometric data, including recommendations for the production and management of descriptive, analytical, and statistical material relating to sites where hydrometric data are collected. The recommendations under BS 17898 can be applied to some forms of data directly derived from observational records (for example, summary time series of monthly mean river flows), but are not designed for the management of data resulting from more complex numerical models or spatially aggregated datasets (for example, remotely sensed data). Note1: BS 17898 does not cover the field collection of data or its transmission but focuses on the management of data once they have been received in a hydrometric information management system. Note2: There are...

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2014 BS 17898:2014 Code of practice for the management of observed hydrometric data