Stage-discharge relation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009181",
  "term": "Stage-discharge relation",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The empirical relationship between the water level (stage) and the volume of water flowing per unit time (discharge) at a specific cross-section of a river or stream. This relationship is developed by making simultaneous measurements of stage and discharge over a range of flow conditions. The resulting stage-discharge rating curve is a graphical plot or equation used to estimate discharge from continuous stage measurements, which are easier to obtain.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/stage-discharge-relation/"
}