Hydrographer Masterclass Series:
STAGE-DISCHARGE RATING CURVE DEVELOPMENT & MAINTENANCE
Course Completion
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Issued to

Joseph Talbott

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Issue date: September 24, 2026

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WaterKenney Hydrology

WaterKenney Hydrology is a consulting practice with decades of experience supporting hydrologic-monitoring programs through expert guidance, quality assurance, training, and strategic technical support.

Type

Training

Level

Professional

Format

Offline

Duration

24 hours

Price

Paid

Description

The holder of this badge will have the skills necessary to confidently develop, evaluate, and maintain stage–discharge rating curves essential for producing accurate and quality streamflow records. Methods presented can be found in the following documents: U.S. Geological Survey Techniques of Water Resources Investigations Report 3-A10; U.S. Geological Survey Techniques and Methods Reports 3-A7, 3-A8, 3-A19; U.S. Geological Survey Water Supply Paper 2175; Water Survey Canada Hydrometric Manual: Data Computations; New Zealand National Environmental Monitoring Standards: Rating Curves. Aquatic Informatics Aquarius Time Series software, specifically the Rating Review Tool (RRT), was used to apply the methods and standards presented.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Hydrologic Modeling

Hydrologic Engineering

hydrometry

streamgaging

Earning Criteria

Participation

Successfully completed 3-day Hydrographer Masterclass: Stage Discharge Rating Curve Development and Maintenance course. Methods presented included the following: U.S. Geological Survey Techniques of Water Resources Investigations Report 3-A10; U.S. Geological Survey Techniques and Methods Reports 3-A7, 3-A8, 3-A19; U.S. Geological Survey Water Supply Paper 2175; Water Survey Canada Hydrometric Manual: Data Computations; New Zealand National Environmental Monitoring Standards: Rating Curves. Learn More