In-situ observation system for bottom boundary layer over shallow-water cohesive seabed and arrangement method thereof
US11802767B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02D27/525
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure provides an in-situ observation system for a bottom boundary layer (BBL) over a shallow-water cohesive seabed and an arrangement method thereof. It establishes a low-cost and easy-operation hydraulic pile foundation system (2), which can ensure the piling depth to achieve the anti-settling and stability. The stainless-steel sticks are assembled freely to construct the interference-free observation unit (1). As the porous discs are used between the feet of the observation unit (1) and the top of the bottom piles, the observation system can be accurately fixed to the pile foundation. It is thus not limited by the self-weight and can integrate various instruments upon requirement. The components in this system can be easily obtained and conveniently maintained. The present disclosure has the advantages of low-cost and stability, can be widely used for long-term in-situ observation of the BBL.
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