Telemetric System for Hydrology and Water Quality Monitoring in Watersheds of Northern New Mexico, Usa |
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Authors: | Michael L Meyer Greg M Huey |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Natural Sciences, New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, New Mexico 87701, USA;(2) New Mexico Environment Department, Surface Water Quality Bureau, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87502, USA |
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Abstract: | This study utilized telemetric systems to sample microbes and pathogens in forest, burned forest, rangeland, and urban watersheds
to assess surface water quality in northern New Mexico. Four sites included remote mountainous watersheds, prairie rangelands,
and a small urban area. The telemetric system was linked to dataloggers with automated event monitoring equipment to monitor
discharge, turbidity, electrical conductivity, water temperature, and rainfall during base flow and storm events. Site data
stored in dataloggers was uploaded to one of three types of telemetry: 1) radio in rangeland and urban settings; 2) a conventional
phone/modem system with a modem positioned at the urban/forest interface; and 3) a satellite system used in a remote mountainous
burned forest watershed. The major variables affecting selection of each system were site access, distance, technology, and
cost. The systems were compared based on operation and cost. Utilization of telecommunications systems in this varied geographic
area facilitated the gathering of hydrologic and water quality data on a timely basis. |
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Keywords: | hydrology New Mexico storm runoff events telemetry watersheds water quality monitoring |
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