Pegelstandort
A Pegelstandort is a location where a measuring instrument is installed to determine the water level, forming a basic unit of a hydrological monitoring network. In German-speaking regions it describes gauging stations on rivers, lakes, and coastal systems. The data collected at Pegelstandorte support flood forecasting, river management, navigation, water resources planning, and environmental monitoring.
Locations are chosen to provide representative information about hydraulic conditions while minimizing distortions from backwater effects,
The data from Pegelstandorte are used for real-time flood warning, forecast models, and long-term hydrological analysis.
Access and standards: Pegelstandorte are operated by national or regional hydrological authorities, often within a larger