The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America · 1963 · 19 citations · 0 references
EngineeringElectrical EngineeringOcean EngineeringInstrumentationOcean InstrumentationOcean WavesDisplacement SensorsMarine InstrumentationOceanographic SensorsWave Measurement InstrumentsWave MeasurementsExperimental Wave MeasurementSteel WeldingWave GaugesWave Height MeasurementWave HeightsWave Sensors
A simple and reliable instrument to measure the height of small water waves is described herein. The main feature of the instrument is a probe constructed of stainless-steel welding rods. Tests show that a linear electrical output can be achieved for water displacements up to 3 inches.