Performance of ice meter and weight assemblies
Water-Resources Investigations Report
84-4035
By: V.R. Schneider and J.C. Futrell
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Abstract
The performance of three ice meters and weight assemblies used by the U.S. Geological Survey and Environment Canada were compared in a towing tank. Each meter was rated individually on a rod suspension and then rerated on a cable suspension, with the appropriate weight assembly. Vertical and veer cable angles were measured along with meter yaw angle. The effect of the weight assembly on the rod-suspension rating for each meter was illustrated by computing a correction coefficient which ranged between 0.88 and 1.10 depending on the weight system used and the fluid velocity. A sluch-n-all type weight assembly least affected the meter rating and was the most stable in all flow conditions. (USGS)
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Schneider, V., Futrell, J., 1984, Performance of ice meter and weight assemblies: U.S. Geological Survey Water-Resources Investigations Report 84-4035, iv, 26 p. :ill. ;28 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/wri844035.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Performance of ice meter and weight assemblies |
| Series title | Water-Resources Investigations Report |
| Series number | 84-4035 |
| DOI | 10.3133/wri844035 |
| Year Published | 1984 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey, |
| Description | iv, 26 p. :ill. ;28 cm. |