Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) System

Project ID: 09FC101412

Federal Agency: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Partner Institution: Oregon State University

Fiscal Year: 2009

Initial Funding: $69,684

Total Funding: $126,743

Project Type: Technical Assistance

Project Disciplines: Biological

Principal Investigator: Selker, John

Agreement Technical Representative: Turner, Toni

Abstract: To observe temperature fluctations over a longitudinal profile of Big Boulder Creek using DTS fiber-optic cable. Project is to fill the gaps in understanding stream thermal restoration to estimate changes in hypocheic exchange associated with fluvial morphologic and planform modification. Stream temperature is one of the key determinants of habitat for salmonids, trout and other aquatic species throughout the west and the results of this study can help designers improve upon that habitat.