Description
The Top Setting Wading Rod is intended for use with the AA and Pygmy current meters. It is designed for measuring shallow streams, with the standard metric rod marked in centimeter increments with a length of 1.2 meters. The standard English rod is marked in feet and tenths with a length of 4 feet. These wading rods also are available in lengths up to 3 meters or 10 feet. The anodized aluminum handle has an integral scale to indicate the correct setting of the current meter at the 0.2, 0.6 and 0.8- depth settings. It allows the hydrologist to quickly set the meter at the correct depth without bringing the meter out of the water.
The depth of the water is read on the graduated hex main rod. When the round setting rod is adjusted to the depth of the water, the current meter is automatically positioned for the 0.6-depth method (0.4-depth position up from the streambed). Setting the unit to half the water depth will place the meter at the 0.2-depth up from the streambed. Conversely, setting the unit to twice the water depth will place the meter at the 0.8-depth position up from the streambed. The latter two positions correspond to the conventional two-position method. A phono jack on top of the handle will fit the connector from headphones, the AquaPulse, AquaCount or AquaCalc (Pro). All parts are made of stainless steel, anodized aluminium and brass.
The depth of the water is read on the graduated hex main rod. When the round setting rod is adjusted to the depth of the water, the current meter is automatically positioned for the 0.6-depth method (0.4-depth position up from the streambed). Setting the unit to half the water depth will place the meter at the 0.2-depth up from the streambed. Conversely, setting the unit to twice the water depth will place the meter at the 0.8-depth position up from the streambed. The latter two positions correspond to the conventional two-position method.
