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Apr 26, 2012
Recent Applications of Hydroacoustic-Based Field Flow Measurements in Understanding the Hydraulics of Water Control Structures
Authors: Matahel Ansar, Zhiming Chen, and Juan Gonzalez-CastroAuthor Affiliations
Publication: World Environmental and Water Resource Congress 2006: Examining the Confluence of Environmental and Water Concerns
Abstract
Hydroacoustic-based field flow measurements have been applied at the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for the last ten years for rating validation and calibration of water control structures, such as spillways, weirs, pumps and culverts. This paper summarizes recent applications of these types of measurements in calibrating flow rating equations at hydraulic structures maintained and operated by SFWMD for real-time flow monitoring. Selected recent research findings on complex physical processes related to the hydraulics of flow through water control structures are then discussed. The findings include improved rating equations for free and submerged orifice flow at radial gate spillways.
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© 2006 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Apr 26, 2012
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ASCE Technical Topics:
- Business management
- Drop structures
- Engineering fundamentals
- Field tests
- Flow measurement
- Hydraulic engineering
- Hydraulic structures
- Management methods
- Measurement (by type)
- Practice and Profession
- Ratings
- Spillways
- Structural control
- Structural engineering
- Structural health monitoring
- Structures (by type)
- Tests (by type)
- Water and water resources
- Water management
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Matahel Ansar
Division Director, Operations & Hydro Data Management Division, South Florida Water Management District, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Zhiming Chen
Lead Engineer, Operations & Hydro Data Management Division, South Florida Water Management District, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Juan Gonzalez-Castro
Lead Engineer, Operations & Hydro Data Management Division, South Florida Water Management District, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
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