Applying Ultrasonic Surface Detectors to Hopper Dredge Production Monitoring

Abstract

This technical note discusses the applicability of acoustic sensors for monitoring dredge draft and hopper bin water levels. It summarizes the testing and evaluation of acoustic sensors on the Corps of Engineers hopper dredge Wheeler.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA365491

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People

  • Stephen H. Scott

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Acoustic Detectors
  • Acoustic Signals
  • Calibration
  • Computers
  • Data Acquisition
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Displacement
  • Dredging
  • Engineers
  • Hard Copy
  • Hydrostatic Pressure
  • Measurement
  • Mississippi River
  • Monitoring
  • Transducers

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  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Systems Analysis and Design