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3. Ensure that the RS5 is held at a stationary location in the channel where the
highest flow is located, and that the profile data look reasonable for the site. Click
Start SMBA (or use [F5]).
4. The SMBA data collection will begin, and the same data will appear as shown for
the Loop measurement (Figure 64). To track the progress of the measurement,
the top left area of the RSQ software will display the current number of samples
(shown in Figure 68).
Figure 68. SMBA Status
5. After the selected number of samples has been reached, results will
automatically be displayed, as shown in Figure 69.
Figure 69. SMBA Results
6. After the user examines the summary, they will have the option here to either add
an additional station or continue to the start edge. We recommend the user
adheres to the rules of their agency regarding how many SMBA stations to
measure before beginning a measurement in the case that a moving bed is
detected.
7. Additionally, the user has the ability to export the data to a CSV file by click the
Export button.
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