Book chapter
Graphical User Interface for ADCP Uncertainty Analysis
Impacts of Global Climate Change, pp.1-12
2005
DOI: 10.1061/40792(173)413
Abstract
A rigorous engineering methodology based on the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics specialized standard has been implemented to conduct Acoustic-Doppler-Current-Profiler (ADCP) measurement uncertainty analyses. Because the methodology for estimating ADCP measurement uncertainty is quite complex and requires laborious calculations, a stand-alone software has been developed to facilitate this task. The software is controlled by a graphic user interface (GUI) containing extensive explanatory information, graphical and numerical reports, and straightforward menus that require minimum user preparation. The software is linked to an extensive library containing information compiled from specialized literature. A distinct feature of the software is the automated archiving of information relevant to ADCP uncertainty analysis from field data as soon as it is collected by the users. The newly added information is organized using uncertainty analysis considerations (error type, uncertainty analysis approach) and stream characteristics. The archived data continuously improves the reliability of the uncertainty analysis, because one of the most important aspects of error estimation is the collection of ample amount of data in various measurement conditions and environments to be able to account for as many potential sources of errors as possible.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Graphical User Interface for ADCP Uncertainty Analysis
- Creators
- D KimJ. A Gonzalez-CastroM MusteM Ansar
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Publication Details
- Impacts of Global Climate Change, pp.1-12
- DOI
- 10.1061/40792(173)413
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 2005
- Academic Unit
- Geographical and Sustainability Sciences; IIHR--Hydroscience and Engineering
- Record Identifier
- 9984459619902771
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