CHy Documents relevant to the WMO QMF (status on 15 May 2006)
49 - Technical Regulations Volume III – Hydrology
English, French, Russian, Spanish
Basic Documents No. 2
Loose-leaf; updated by supplements when necessary
1988 edition
ISBN : 92-63-14049-9
168 - Guide to hydrological practices
English, French, Russian, Spanish
Fifth edition
1994 ; xxx + 735 pp.
ISBN: 92-63-15168-7
Also available on CD-ROM
The English version is also on the Web:
The Guide was prepared in 1992 and approved by CHy in early January 1993. It provides detailed guidance for the day-to-day activities of Hydrological Services. It consists of 59 chapters covering the entire field of hydrology, with its applications to water management. It includes many of the scientific and technological advances, which have taken place since the 1970s: radar-measurement of rainfall; loggers using solid-state memories; and the application of personal computers and geographic information systems. It discusses a wide range of hydrological models including distributed models and contains information on how to select one for a specific purpose. The guide also deals with urban water-resources management, sustainable water development, irrigation and drainage and similar topics relevant to water management.
332 - Manual for estimation of probable maximum precipitation
1986; xxviii + 269 pp.
English, summary English, French, Russian, Spanish
ISBN: 92-63-11332-2
The manual describes procedures for estimating probable maximum precipitation (PMP) for hydrological forecasting and design purposes. The manual was first published in 1972. For this second edition it has been extensively reviewed and updated and new chapters included broadening the scope of application
519 - Manual on stream gauging
Volume I-Fieldwork
1980,xiv + 308 pp.
Volume II-Computation of discharge
1980,xiv + 258 pp.
English, summary English, French, Russian ,Spanish
ISBN: 92-63-10519-7
Volume I deals with the selection of gauging-station sites, measurement of stage and measurement of discharge and is aimed primarily at the hydrological technician. Volume II deals mainly with the computation of the stage-discharge relation and computation of daily mean discharge and is aimed at the junior engineer with a background in basic hydraulics.
680 - Manual on water quality monitoring-Planning and implementation of sampling and field testing
1988; xiv + 197 pp.
English, summary English, French, Russian, Spanish
ISBN : 92-63-10680-0
This manual, the culmination of a Commission of Hydrology project, is intended as a practical handbook for those who plan water-quality sampling programmes, those who carry out the fieldwork and for the training of personnel in the subject of water-quality data collection.
686 - Manual on operational methods for the measurement of sediment transport
1989; xii + 172 pp.
English, summary English, French, Russian, Spanish
ISBN : 92-63-10686-X
This manual describes the methods and equipment used for the measurement and estimation of sediment load in rivers and reservoirs and discusses the merits of some of the methods and equipment for various river-flow conditions. Recommendations are made for enhancing data acquisition and research on the improvement of operational methods of measurement.
948 - Manual on Sediment Management and Measurement
2003; xv + 158 pp.
English, summary English, French, Russian, Spanish
ISBN : 92-63-10948-6
This manual focuses on understanding the processes of erosion and sedimentation and their relationship to surface runoff. Particular attention is given to sediment transportation, river fluvial and reservoir sedimentation.