The performance of non-intrusive instruments, such as acoustic profilers and cameras, to describe the wave-induced flow processes over maritime dike crest was investigated in experiments carried out at the University of Bologna. Direct and derived measurements from the acoustic probes deployed along the structure crest were discussed in relation to the observed backscatter rates. Image processing was implemented by means of clustering algorithm, in order to detect the free surface during overtopping events and characterize wave front propagation over the dike crest. UVP data were processed to indirectly derive flow depths and overtopping rates and compare them with the direct measurements in order to assess the measurement reliability and discuss their limits. Individual overtopping volume distribution as obtained by UVP data were estimated and compared with well-consolidated formulations, showing a good agreement. Finally, suggestions for an appropriate use of non-intrusive instruments to characterize a shallow, transient and aerated flow were provided, such as the control of the artificial seeding density, the use of a bi-static UVP configuration and adjustments to light exposure.

Gaeta M.G., Guerrero M., Formentin S.M., Palma G., Zanuttigh B. (2020). Non-intrusive measurements of wave-induced flow over dikes by means of a combined ultrasound doppler velocimetry and videography. WATER, 12(11), 1-19 [10.3390/w12113053].

Non-intrusive measurements of wave-induced flow over dikes by means of a combined ultrasound doppler velocimetry and videography

Gaeta M. G.
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;
Guerrero M.
Secondo
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Formentin S. M.;Palma G.;Zanuttigh B.
2020

Abstract

The performance of non-intrusive instruments, such as acoustic profilers and cameras, to describe the wave-induced flow processes over maritime dike crest was investigated in experiments carried out at the University of Bologna. Direct and derived measurements from the acoustic probes deployed along the structure crest were discussed in relation to the observed backscatter rates. Image processing was implemented by means of clustering algorithm, in order to detect the free surface during overtopping events and characterize wave front propagation over the dike crest. UVP data were processed to indirectly derive flow depths and overtopping rates and compare them with the direct measurements in order to assess the measurement reliability and discuss their limits. Individual overtopping volume distribution as obtained by UVP data were estimated and compared with well-consolidated formulations, showing a good agreement. Finally, suggestions for an appropriate use of non-intrusive instruments to characterize a shallow, transient and aerated flow were provided, such as the control of the artificial seeding density, the use of a bi-static UVP configuration and adjustments to light exposure.
2020
Gaeta M.G., Guerrero M., Formentin S.M., Palma G., Zanuttigh B. (2020). Non-intrusive measurements of wave-induced flow over dikes by means of a combined ultrasound doppler velocimetry and videography. WATER, 12(11), 1-19 [10.3390/w12113053].
Gaeta M.G.; Guerrero M.; Formentin S.M.; Palma G.; Zanuttigh B.
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