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When monitoring open channel flow, why is it important to monitor both depth and velocity?

April 26, 2017channel depth flow monitor monitoring velocity

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When monitoring open channel flow, why is it important to monitor both depth and velocity?

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The measurement of both velocity and level in the same cross-section is a requirement necessary for accurate flow rate measurement using the Continuity Equation Q = V x A where Q = flow, V = average velocity and A = area.