ASTM-D6318:2024 Edition

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D6318-24 Standard Practice for Calibrating a Fathometer Using a Bar Check Method

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Description

ASTM D6318-24

Active Standard: Standard Practice for Calibrating a Fathometer Using a Bar Check Method

ASTM D6318

Scope

1.1 This practice provides the user with procedures used in manually calibrating the fathometer or electronic depth sounder. This narrative describes calibration terminology, describes acceptable environmental conditions for calibration, and describes the calibration procedures.

1.2 The references cited contain useful information in the construction and the correct operation of the calibration equipment.

1.3 Any references cited in this narrative to specific products or brand names are made for information only, and is intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive, of products that will perform satisfactorily.

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Keywords

bathymetric surveys; depth sounding; echo sounders; fathometers; hydrography; reservoir surveys; sediment surveys; velocity profiler;

ICS Code

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DOI: 10.1520/D6318-24

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