Laboratory and Field Testing Results for Three Wave Measurement Systems.

摘要

The National Oceanographic Instrumentation Center,National Ocean Survey,National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has completed laboratory and at-sea testing and evaluation on three wave-measurement systems,including (1) the Ocean Research Equipment Co. Model 480Acoustic Wave Gage, (2) the Bendix Corp. Model Q-17Ducted-Impellers Wave Meter with Model S20Readout,and (3) the Edo Western Corp. Model 389 Wavetrak. Results of this testing and evaluation are presented. Each system is described technically and manufacturers'specifications provided. The testing program is outlined in detail and results reported by comparison with pertinent manufacturers'specifications. Included are 22illustrations.