Abstract
Systems and methods for detecting scour. Some embodiments provide systems which include a sensor and a signal generator with a combined density equal to or greater than that of water. Optionally, the sensor can be a magnet, magnetic resonator, or accelerometer. In some embodiments, the sensor is adapted to be placed in regions potentially subject to scour and to sense a scour-related condition. The signal generator generates a wireless signal conveying data regarding the as-sensed scour-related. In some embodiments the sensor is the signal generator while a receiver of the wireless signal can include an antenna, a magnetometer, or an ultrasonic sensor. In some embodiments, the housing is conic and the magnetic object is offset from the center of gravity of the coupled sensor, signal generator and housing.
Recommended Citation
G. Chen et al., "Sensors for Integrated Monitoring and Mitigation of Scour," U.S. Patents, May 2012.
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Second Department
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Patent Application Number
US13/104,682
Patent Number
US20120112738A1
Document Type
Patent
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2011 The Curators of the University of Missouri, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
10 May 2012
Comments
Application status is Abandoned