How to install an impeller to measure rowing boat speed

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Positioning an impeller instructionsBoundary Layer en

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Getting the position of your impeller right is very important because otherwise you’ll get inaccurate readings from your speed measurement equipment.

Installing it as close to the bow as possible is best because it overcomes the boundary layer problems of interference from turbulent water. Positioning an impeller instructions

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  1. grace webster

    Hello, i am currently doing a school assessment about the technology of rowing and i was wondering how the impeller is able to get the reading of splits/watts. What technology is used to measure/detect the speed?

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