Patent ID: 6907779
Filing Date: 2005-06-21
Classification: G01F

Abstract:
1. A continuous flow measurement recorder for determining and displaying water flow in an open channel, said continuous flow measurement recorder comprising: a sensor for determining, using a measurement structure comprising a weir or flume displayed in the open channel, the pressure head of water flowing in the open channel and for producing a corresponding output signal; a central processing unit for receiving said output signal from said sensor, for calculating total water flow in the channel based on said output signal and for producing a total flow signal based on the calculated total water flow; a display device for receiving said total flow signal from said central processing unit and for displaying total flow based thereon; and a single housing for housing said sensor, said central processing unit, and said display device, said housing comprises a top portion, a bottom portion mechanically connected to the top portion, and a downwardly depending member connected to said bottom portion of said housing, and said sensor being received in said downwardly depending member and said top portion including a window in an upper region thereof through which said display device can be viewed.