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RATING CURRENT METER [1 record]

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Record 1 1986-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

The operation of developing for a given current meter the relationship between the revolutions of its wheel or screw per unit of time (usually a minute) and the velocity at which the meter travels through still water. With such a relationship established in graphical, algebraic, or tubular form, the velocity of water passing the meter when it is held in a stationary position can be determined.

Key term(s)
  • rating of current metre
  • current-metre rating

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Essai d'un moulinet dans des conditions données pour déterminer la relation entre le nombre de signaux électriques venant du moulinet par unité de temps et la vitesse d'écoulement de l'eau.

Spanish

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