DocumentCode
2819795
Title
Vector Measuring Current Meter (VMCM)
Author
Henning, Bernd ; Gandelsman, Val ; Cope, Ken
Author_Institution
EG&G Sea-Link Syst., Herndon, VA, USA
fYear
1981
fDate
16-18 Sept. 1981
Firstpage
522
Lastpage
525
Abstract
The Davis/Weller VMCM has set a new standard for near surface current measurements. The EG&G Sea-Link Systems Model 630 VMCM, is essentially a microprocessor version of the Davis/Weller VMCM. Microprocessor based instrument designs not only afford the flexibility for adding features and making changes without having to change the hardware design but reduce the complexity of the electronics for increased reliability and easier maintenance. This paper primarily discusses the microprocessor design approach used in the EG&G VMCM.
Keywords
ocean waves; oceanographic equipment; Davis-Weller VMCM; microprocessor-based instrument designs; sea-link systems model; surface current measurements; vector measuring current meter; Current measurement; Hardware; Instruments; Microprocessors; Oceans; Propellers; Sea measurements; Sea surface; Testing; Velocity measurement;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
OCEANS 81
Conference_Location
Boston, MA
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/OCEANS.1981.1151664
Filename
1151664
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