Wake test instrumentation
US9784578B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 26, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01C13/002
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wake test instrumentation and more particularly, systems and methods for determining wake velocities and directions are provided. The wake test instrument includes a linkage system mounted to a base and a pole pivotally mounted to the linkage system and which comprises a hydrofoil system. The wake test instrument further includes a hydrofoil system mounted to the pole. The wake test instrument further includes a water flow meter mounted to the pole which is structured to measure wake parameters.
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