A Performance Update of the InterOcean S4 Electromagnetic Current Meter.

Abstract

This report reviews the working principles of the InterOcean S4 electromagnetic current meter and outlines the practical difficulties and engineering solutions to convert these basic principles into a working instrument. Presented are the test procedures and results performed on three production units placing emphasis on the oceanographic user's point of view. These tests, include laboratory, dockside, and both surface and subsurface mooring testsj. S4s are compared to each other to other types of current meters in various intercomparison tests. Results of this evaluation program are next summarized. Also, suggestions for areas of improvement and further developments are made. Finally, recommendations for the developments are made. Finally, recommendations for the acceptance, calibration, and burning in of new instruments conclude the report.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA174425

Entities

People

  • P. R. Clay
  • S. P. Longworth

Organizations

  • Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Bays
  • Cells
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Data Acquisition
  • Data Processing
  • Detectors
  • Engineering
  • Instrumentation
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Oceanography
  • Oceans
  • Sea Water
  • Test And Evaluation

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  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Oceanography.
  • Systems Analysis and Design