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* Discharge measurements by Current meter, Flowsens, Flowtracker, ADC & Tracer dilution - Experiences from Student Fieldwork Course (coming soon)
 
  
 
Projects that used the above equipment:
 
Projects that used the above equipment:

Revision as of 13:27, 29 September 2009

Parameter to be measured:

Flow velocity (, discharge)

Method:

electromagnetic

Equipment:

  • probe
  • display unit
  • wading rod

Advantages:

  • direct display of velocity and its standard deviation
  • sturdy design
  • apparently insensitive to mechanical interference, sensor fouling, high sediment concentrations,...


Disadvantages:

  • bulky display unit
  • heavy rods with coarse scale
  • (data storage not tested)


What to watch out for:

  • irritated electric eels


Links

Discharge - comparison of measurements (C2, Flowtracker, Flowsens, ADC, tracer)

Other related web sites:

Projects that used the above equipment: -

References

http://www.niwa.co.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/42627/Flowsense_current_Meter.pdf