Experimental Hydraulics: Methods, Instrumentation, Data Processing and Management: Volume II: Instrumentation and Measurement Techniques

Volume II
1 Introduction 
1.1 Book Overview 
1.2 The Role of Instrumentation and Measurement Techniques 
1.3 Approach 
1.4 Structure of Volume II 
References
2 Flow Visualization 
2.1 Introduction 
2.2 Fundamentals 
2.3 Flow Visualization Techniques 
2.4 Visualization of Flows Near Solid Surfaces 
2.5 Understanding Flow Topology from Flow Visualization Data 
2.A Appendix 
3 Velocity 
3.1 Introduction 
3.2 Acoustic Backscattering Instruments (ABIs) for Fine-Scale Flow Measurements 
3.3 Acoustic Instruments for Mean Flow Characterization in Field Conditions: Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCP) 
3.4 Acoustic Travel-Time Tomography 
3.A Appendix 
3.5 Point Velocimeters for Field Applications 
3.6 Laser-Doppler Velocimetry/Anemometry 
3.B Appendix 
3.7 Image-Based Velocimetry Methods 
3.C Appendix 
3.8 High-Frequency Radar 
3.9 Drifters and Drogues 
3.10 Dilution Method 
References 
4 Topography and Bathymetry 
4.1 Introduction 
4.2 Terrestrial Laser Scanning: Topographic Measurement and Modelling 
4.3 Ultrasonic Sensing 
4.4 Photogrammetry 
4.5 Other Surface Profiling Methods 
4.6 Grain Size Distribution 
4.A Appendix 
References 
5 Sediment Transport 
5.1 Introduction 
5.2 Bedload 
5.3 Suspended Load 
5.A Appendix 
References 
6 Auxiliary Hydraulic Variables 
6.1 Introduction 
6.2 Water Depth 
6.3 Water Surface and Bed Slope 
6.4 Pressure 
6.5 Bed Shear Stress 
6.6 Drag Forces 
References 
7 Discharge 
7.1 Introduction 
7.2 Intrusive Flowmeters 
7.3 Non-Intrusive Flowmeters 
7.4 Discrete Streamflow Measurements Based on Velocity Integration 
7.5 Continuous Streamflow Monitoring Using Stage Measurements 
7.6 Continuous Streamflow Monitoring Using Velocity Measurements 
7.7 Practical Issues 
References 
8 Autonomous Underwater Vehicles as Platforms for Experimental Hydraulics 
8.1 Introduction 
8.2 Autonomous Underwater Vehicles 
8.3 Horizontal and Vertical Positioning 
8.4 Vehicle and Mission Design Considerations for Data Collection 
8.5 Mapping Under Ice 
References