Nortek Vectrino Comprehensive Manual

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Initial preparation 2.2.3
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Configuring a Vectrino 2.2.4
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Mounting and Handling the Probe 2.2.5
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Data Handling 2.2.6
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2.3
Vectrino Profiler
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Technical description 2.3.1
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Instrument software 2.3.2
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Initial preparation 2.3.3
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Configuring a Vectrino Profiler 2.3.4
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Mounting and Handling the Probe 2.3.5
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Data Handling 2.3.6
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2.4
Things to Consider
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Probe Check 2.4.1
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Distance Check 2.4.2
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Velocity Ambiguity and Phase Wrap 2.4.3
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Extended Velocity Range 2.4.4
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Weak Spots 2.4.5
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Interference from Highly Reflective Bottoms 2.4.6
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Mooring Vibrations 2.4.7
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Acoustic Streaming (Vectrino and Vectrino Profiler) 2.4.8
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Incorrect Speed of Sound 2.4.9
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2.5
Applications
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Mean Currents 2.5.1
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Low Flow Measurements 2.5.2
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Turbulence Measurements 2.5.3
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Laboratory environments 2.5.4
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Wave Measurements 2.5.5
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Near Boundary Measurements 2.5.6
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2.6
Common Configuration Scenarios
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2.7
Quality Assurance of Velocimeter Data
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2.8
Common Data Analysis Scenarios
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Service Manual 62
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3.1
Function Testing
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Initial Test Setup 3.1.1

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Brand	Nortek
Model	Vectrino
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English