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As open channel flow measurement evolves, the use of primary devices, such as weirs and flumes, find themselves used less
frequently. Primary devices are becoming less accurate as populations expand and exceed the collection system capacity
and many times the primary device themselves. Also as new industries are developed, the ability to install primary devices
is more limited than ever before, making the need for accurate area velocity flow measurement even more attractive than in
the past.
Many different types of Area Velocity flow measurement techniques are available on the market and all have their strengths
and weaknesses. It is important for the user to understand the limitations of each to ensure that the proper technology
is used for each specific application. This abstract will identify all of the major Area/Velocity technologies available
on the market today. The discussion will include the basic operation of each, the theory behind the technology and the
strengths and weaknesses of each. This abstract is designed so that the user can make a more educated decision on which
is best for his/her application.
This paper will also discuss the advantages of managing large amounts of data with a program utilizing large database
connectivity. This includes methods to transmitting or pushing data to a central location via wireless communications
and the internet. This is especially beneficial for long term flow monitoring networks.
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