Practical method for flow velocity measurements in fluvial sections

Recent aims and developments in water resource policies and management have been to achieve a high level of protection in both river systems as well as in the environment by natural hazard prevention and/or reduction. In river water management, the lack of direct field measures resulting from the necessity to dedicate long periods of time and effort represents a weakness in control and forecasting procedures. This paper is in reference to a detailed series of monitoring activities performed on Alzette river, in Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg and on Lucanian Rivers in Southern Italy by applying the expeditive methodology for water discharge measurement and assessment, which allows maintaining a high quality data and results.