Towing Tank Experiment for Instrument Calibration

To move a carriage longitudinally over its surface at constant speed to determine the average value of revolutions per second of the instruments.

To enable the current meter to be positioned in a stable manner at the required location in flowing water.

W = minimum weight in N, where W = v^2 * d.

<p>The floating object on the surface of a stream is timed to yield the surface velocity by the relation S = distance travelled in time t.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It allows for the calibration of current meters over the complete range of velocities and enables a best-fit linear relation to be obtained.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To immerse the rotating element to a specified depth in the water body and measure the corresponding average value of revolutions per second.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It provides a best-fit linear relation between the velocity and the revolutions per second of the instrument.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Central Water and Power Research Station, Pune and the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It must be able to move at a predetermined constant speed (v) over the surface of the water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>S = distance travelled in time t.</p> Signup and view all the answers