Abstract
Kivi is a new smart pebble sensor designed to simultaneously capture impact 1kHz and inertial and pressure measurements 100Hz in geomorphological studies. This paper presents the design and development of Kivi, which is available as either a 55mm diameter sphere or as an ellipsoid with dimensions of 80mm x 63mm x 56mm. The sensor is equipped with a microcontroller and rechargeable battery, and has a storage capacity of 8GB. Preliminary testing, including static pressure measurements, impact tests, and flume laboratory experiments, demonstrates Kivi's ability to accurately capture sediment behaviour in riverine environments. The sensor holds significant potential for enhancing our understanding of fundamental sediment transport and erosion processes, with applications in environmental protection and infrastructure development.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 40th IAHR World Congress |
Editors | Helmut Habersack, Michael Tritthart, Lisa Waldenberger |
Pages | 2911-2917 |
Number of pages | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2023 |
Event | 40th IAHR World Congress, 2023 - Vienna, Austria Duration: 21 Aug 2023 → 25 Aug 2023 |
Publication series
Name | Proceedings of the IAHR World Congress |
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ISSN (Print) | 2521-7119 |
ISSN (Electronic) | 2521-716X |
Conference
Conference | 40th IAHR World Congress, 2023 |
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Country/Territory | Austria |
City | Vienna |
Period | 21/08/23 → 25/08/23 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2023 IAHR – International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research.
Keywords
- geomorphology
- hydraulics
- Kivi
- sediment transport
- smart pebble