recording gauge
instrument
Also known as: recording gage
Quick Summary
A recording gauge is an instrument used at a gauging station to continuously monitor water levels. These stations are located on streams, canals, lakes, or reservoirs to collect data for predictions and decisions regarding water levels, flood activity, and navigation. The recording gauge typically uses a probe or a float to sense the water level and records this information using a pen or printer on a moving sheet of paper. This contrasts with a staff gauge, which is a simpler graduated scale read manually.1
Summary created from Britannica articles
using AI.
AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.
2 Britannica Sources
Ask Britannica AI about this topic
Britannica doesn't have a full article on this topic, so we've curated a list of our relevant coverage.