Exploratory study of the influence of the wake produced by acoustic doppler velocimeter probes on the water velocities within measurement volume

Jorge D. Abad, Rodrigo A. Musalem, Carlos M. García, Mariano I. Cantero, Marcelo H. García

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Abstract

The wake effect of the probe on the measurement volume to validate the measurements provided by acoustic Doppler velocimeter (ADV), was investigated. A computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model was used to simulate an open channel flow where the model was validated. The measurements were performed using particle image velocimetry technique (PIV) producing two dimensional velocity fields around the acoustic probe measurement volume with and without the presence of the probe. The results show that the wake effect of the ADV may modify the flow field producing erroneous readings of the mean flow velocities and turbulent quantities.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2004 World Water and Environmetal Resources Congress
Subtitle of host publicationCritical Transitions in Water and Environmental Resources Management
EditorsG. Sehlke, D.F. Hayes, D.K. Stevens
Pages2138-2146
Number of pages9
StatePublished - 2004
Event2004 World Water and Environmental Resources Congress: Critical Transitions in Water and Environmental Resources Management - Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Duration: Jun 27 2004Jul 1 2004

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 2004 World Water and Environmetal Resources Congress: Critical Transitions in Water and Environmetal Resources Management

Other

Other2004 World Water and Environmental Resources Congress: Critical Transitions in Water and Environmental Resources Management
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySalt Lake City, UT
Period6/27/047/1/04

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Engineering(all)

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