Slope area method

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008938",
  "term": "Slope area method",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A technique used in hydrology to estimate peak discharge in rivers and streams, particularly after floods, by analyzing the hydraulic characteristics of a channel. It involves measuring the cross-sectional area and slope of the water surface at several points along a reach. This method relies on Manning's equation to calculate flow velocity and is often applied when direct discharge measurements are unavailable.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/slope-area-method/"
}