Applying Electrical Resistivity Methods for Measuring Dredged Material Density in Hopper Bins

Abstract

This technical note provides information on the design, development, and testing of an electrical resistivity probe for measuring the vertical density profile of dredged material in hopper bins. It summarizes design, development, and laboratory proof of principle evaluations and documents prototype development and testing.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA365492

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  • Stephen H. Scott

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Communities of Interest

  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Detectors
  • Calibration
  • Data Acquisition
  • Dredging
  • Electric Fields
  • Electrodes
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Field Tests
  • Hydrostatic Pressure
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Monitoring
  • Production
  • Prototypes
  • Sediments
  • Test And Evaluation

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