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Displayed Velocity Methods screen includes the
following parameters,
a) 0.2/0.8/0.6 Methods
b) Kreps Methods
c) 5-Point Methods
d) 6-Point Methods
e) Vertical Velocity Curve
f) To select a velocity method,
i). Use up or down scroll arrows keys to select a
parameter,
ii). The parameter selected will be highlighted in
yellow.
g) To display a velocity method,
i). Use the left or right arrow key to select either
"Yes" or "No"
h) To navigate to Template Menu,
i). Press the Left Soft Key.
Discharge Velocity Methods specifies how the FlowTracker2 determines mean station
velocity at each station. See
Discharge Velocity Methods. Properties associated with the parameters in displayed
velocity methods are defined in
Table 3-11 - Displayed Velocity Methods - Properties
Discharge Velocity Method
0.2/0.8/0.6 Methods
Kreps Methods
5-Point Methods
6-Point Methods
Vertical Velocity Curve
Methods implemented for determining mean velocity in a vertical are based on the
following literature,
• ISO 748 – 2007, Hydrometry - Measurement of liquid flow in open channels using
current meters or floats,
• WMO-No. 1044, Volume I – Fieldwork, 2010.
FlowTracker2 User's Manual (January 2019)
Determining Mean Station Velocity
Table
3:11,
Default Display
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Figure 3:15 - Displayed Velocity
Methods
for details on the
Required
Yes
At least one
No
method is
No
required for
No
Discharge Mode
No
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