USGS

Acoustic Velocity Meter Systems

U.S. Geological Survey, Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations, Book 3, Chapter A17

By Antonius Laenen


Table of Contents

Preface

Abstract

Introduction

Overview

Theory of operation

Associated limiting phenomena

Interference

Refraction

Attenuation

Streamflow orientation

Available equipment

Simple system

Versatile system

Cross-path adaptation

Responder adaptation

Accuracy

Site selection

Field reconnaissance

Equipment considerations

Installation considerations

Analysis

Multipath interference

Ray bending

Example of ray-bending analysis

Signal attenuation

Example of attenuation analysis

System considerations

Hypothetical consideration

Calibration

Computation of discharge

Relation of line velocity to mean velocity

Operation and maintenance requirements

Personnel

Test equipment

Spare parts

Maintenance and troubleshooting procedures

References

Appendix I.

Acoustic ray bending program listing

Appendix II.

K-curve calculation program listing

 


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