The Design of a Beach Profiler.
Abstract
Three designs of a beach profiler system were designed by VMI cadets as a part of requirements in the VMI's course 'Coastal Engineering'. All the systems were designed to measure the water depth in the surf zone to within + or - one foot accuracy under all weather conditions. All systems designs used a pressure sensor to measure depth, however, each varied in method of employing this sensor. Two of the designs propelled the sensing unit sub-system while the third design used a push-pull method of employment. The distance of employment into the surf zone varied from 300 to 3,000 feet. The designed systems were fairly economical in cost ranging from $2,020.00 to $4,348.00. Projected scenarios of operations varied in the systems used requiring from one to six personnel for employment. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA157715
Entities
People
- R. A. Erchul