Extent4 p., color map, ill. color photo, table, graph
DescriptionA network of 15 observation wells that transmit ground-water-level data on a real-time basis through satellite telemetry is operating (started May 2001) in New Jersey through a cooperative effort of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). The water-level data from these observation wells are transmitted every 4 hours and then are immediately posted for viewing on the Internet. This fact sheet describes the rationale for real-time monitoring of ground-water levels, the design of the network, and the equipment used to measure water levels and transmit the data to the Internet. Instructions for viewing the data are included.
NoteUSGS Fact Sheet FS-129-02. Produced through a cooperative effort of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).
NotePurpose: To describe the rationale for real-time monitoring of ground-water levels, the design of the network, and the equipment used to measure water levels and transmit the data to the Internet
Data Life Cycle Event(s) Type: Cataloging Date: 2008-09-05 00:00:00.0 Creator: Karen Hanson
CollectionNJEDL1
Organization NameNew Jersey Environmental Digital Library
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