Salt Gauging and Stage-Discharge Curve Data for Avançon de Nant Catchment, 2016-2017

Salt gauging measurements from 2016-2017 were collected to establish a stage-discharge curve at the outlet of the Vallon de Nant catchment in Switzerland. The dataset also includes the latest estimated stage-discharge curve, compared to a theoretical curve based on weir geometry. Data collection was a collaborative effort by research groups from the University of Lausanne and EPFL, with station funding and maintenance involving WSL and ETH Zürich.

Use Cases

• Calibrating stage-discharge rating curves based on field salt dilution gauging data.
• Comparing empirical discharge estimates to theoretical models based on weir geometry.
• Analyzing hydrological processes in a specific alpine catchment based on the described measurement campaign.
• Validating streamflow measurement techniques using data from a jointly funded and maintained gauging station.

Strengths

• Data collection period is explicitly stated as 2016-2017.
• Involves collaboration between multiple established Swiss research institutions (UNIL, EPFL, WSL, ETH Zürich).
• Includes both empirical salt gauging data and a derived stage-discharge curve for comparison.

Limitations

• Row count, file formats, and column definitions are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• License information is unknown, which may restrict usage.

Provenance

Source

University of Lausanne (Natalie Ceperley), with contributions from EPFL, WSL, and ETH Zürich.

Collection Method

Field salt dilution gauging conducted by research teams.

Time Range

2016-2017

Geography

Outlet of the Vallon de Nant catchment (Avançon de Nant), Switzerland.