Benchmark datasets for ADCP structure function

This page provides an overview of the benchmark dataset for instruments that measure velocity profiles e.g., acoustic-Doppler current profilers from diverse suppliers and models.

Datasets available

Selection and preparation of benchmark datasets are a work in progress! These benchmark datasets will cover a range of marine environments, background stratification and flow fields.

Summary of potential benchmark datasets for testing existing and future algorithms

Dataset name	Instrument	Total depth	Deployment height above bottom	Background speed	[math]\displaystyle{ \varepsilon }[/math] range	Stratification/shear information	Comment
	Make and Model	[m]	[m]	[m/s]	[W/kg]
Signature5beam_TidalShelf	Nortek Signature	254	0.3	[math]\displaystyle{ \lesssim }[/math] 0.3		stratified boundary layer	pretty average
RDI4beam_TidalChannel_GP130620BPb	RDI	23	0.5	2.5	7e-6 to 2e-4	unstratified	high quality data
RDIWH600_CANDYFLOSS_TOP	RDI Workhorse 600 kHz	145	125		1e-7	region of surface wave influence	good
RDIWH600_CANDYFLOSS_BED	RDI Workhorse 600kHz	145	1		1e-7	bottom boundary layer on NW European shelf	good

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