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ASTM D5073-02(2021)

Current Reaffirmation

Standard Practice for Depth Measurement of Surface Water

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1.1 This practice guides the user in selection of procedures commonly used to measure depth in water bodies that are as follows:

 

Sections

Procedure A—Manual Measurement

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Procedure B—Electronic Sonic-Echo Sounding

12 through 13

Procedure C—Electronic Nonacoustic Measurement

14 through 15

The text specifies depth measuring terminology, describes measurement of depth by manual and electronic equipment, outlines specific uses of electronic sounders, and describes an electronic procedure for depth measurement other than using sonar.

1.2 The references cited and listed at the end of this practice contain information that may help in the design of a high quality measurement program.

1.3 The information provided on depth measurement is descriptive in nature and not intended to endorse any particular item of manufactured equipment or procedure.

1.4 This practice pertains to depth measurement in quiescent or low-velocity flow. For depth measurement related to stream gauging, see Test Method D3858. For depth measurements related to reservoir surveys, see Guide D4581.

1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.6 This 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.

1.7 This 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.


5.1 This is a general practice intended to give direction in the selection of depth measuring procedures and equipment for use under a wide range of conditions encountered in surface water bodies. Physical conditions at the measuring site, the quality of data required, and the availability of appropriate measuring equipment govern the selection process. A step-by-step procedure for actually obtaining a depth measurement is not discussed. This practice is to be used in conjunction with a practice on positioning techniques and another practice on bathymetric survey procedures to obtain horizontal location and bottom elevations of points on a water body.

SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number D5073
Publication Date July 1, 2021
Language en - English
Page Count 14
Revision Level 02(2021)
Supercedes
Committee D19.07
Publish Date Document Id Type View
Nov. 1, 2021 D5073-21 Revision
July 10, 2002 D5073-02 Revision
July 1, 2021 D5073-02R21 Reaffirmation
Jan. 1, 2013 D5073-02R13 Reaffirmation
June 15, 2007 D5073-02R07 Reaffirmation
Jan. 1, 1996 D5073-90R96E01 Reaffirmation