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Articles | Volume 26, issue 13
Articles | Volume 26, issue 13
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-26-3497-2022
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https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-26-3497-2022
© Author(s) 2022. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 26, issue 13
Research article
 | 
08 Jul 2022
Research article |  | 08 Jul 2022

Technical note: Analyzing river network dynamics and the active length–discharge relationship using water presence sensors

Francesca Zanetti, Nicola Durighetto, Filippo Vingiani, and Gianluca Botter

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River networks are highly dynamical. Characterizing expansion and retraction of flowing streams is a significant scientific challenge. Electrical resistance sensors were used to monitor stream network patterns in an alpine catchment. Our data show the presence of spatial heterogeneity in network dynamics and that the active length is more sensitive than discharge to small rain events. The study unravels potentials and limitations of the sensors for the characterization of temporary streams.
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