Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Fluid Pressure01:14

Fluid Pressure

In mechanical engineering, fluid pressure plays a critical role in designing systems that utilize liquid flow, such as hydraulic systems, pumps, and valves. When designing these systems, engineers must ensure they can withstand the forces created by fluid pressure to avoid damage or failure.
According to Pascal's law, a fluid at rest will generate equal pressure in all directions. This pressure is measured as a force per unit area, and its magnitude depends on the fluid's specific weight or...
Energy Line and Hydraulic Gradient Line01:27

Energy Line and Hydraulic Gradient Line

Based on Bernoulli's equation, the energy line (EL) and hydraulic grade line (HGL) provide graphical representations of energy distribution in a fluid flow system. For steady, incompressible, inviscid flows, Bernoulli's equation is expressed as:
Dimensional Analysis01:27

Dimensional Analysis

Dimensional analysis is a valuable technique in fluid mechanics for simplifying complex problems by reducing them into dimensionless groups. These groups capture the essential relationships between the variables involved, allowing researchers and engineers to analyze fluid flow without dealing with each variable individually. This approach reduces the number of independent variables, allowing for easier analysis and better understanding of physical phenomena.
In fluid mechanics, dimensional...
Typical Model Studies01:30

Typical Model Studies

Fluid mechanics model studies often utilize scaled-down systems to predict fluid behavior in full-scale environments, such as river flows, dam spillways, and structures interacting with open surfaces. Maintaining Froude number similarity in river models is crucial, as it replicates surface flow features like wave patterns and velocities.
Rapidly Varying Flow01:24

Rapidly Varying Flow

Rapidly varying flow (RVF) in open channels is characterized by abrupt changes in flow depth over a short distance, with the rate of depth change relative to distance often approaching unity. These flows are inherently complex due to their transient and multi-dimensional nature, making exact analysis difficult. However, approximate solutions using simplified models provide valuable insights into their behavior.Key Features of Rapidly Varying FlowRVF is commonly observed in scenarios involving...
Applications of Integration to Find Hydrostatic Pressure01:30

Applications of Integration to Find Hydrostatic Pressure

Hydrostatic force is a fluid's total force at rest on a surface. For a horizontal surface submerged at a fixed depth, the pressure is constant and calculated as the product of fluid density, gravitational acceleration, and depth. In the case of a vertical dam wall submerged in water, this force is not evenly distributed due to the increasing pressure with depth. This variation arises from the cumulative weight of the water above each point. Integration is used to account for the continuous...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Comprehensive dataset of continuously monitored hydrodynamic and physico-chemical parameters in various karst systems, France.

Scientific data·2026
Same author

A Retrospective Study on Pre- and Intraoperative Predictors on the Recovery Quality of Horses After General Anesthesia.

Veterinary sciences·2025
Same author

Fluorescence data of natural organic matter in groundwater from the Fontaine de Vaucluse karst system (2020 to 2021): Excitation-emission matrix (EEM) and 2D spectra at 254 nm excitation wavelength.

Data in brief·2025
Same author

Hydroxyurea for Malignant Pertussis in Critically Ill Children.

Critical care explorations·2025
Same author

Pertussis infection in critically ill infants: meta-analysis and validation of a mortality score.

Critical care (London, England)·2025
Same author

Retrospective study of the changes in dynamic compliance and ventilation/perfusion mismatch following salbutamol inhalation in hypoxaemic mechanically ventilated anaesthetized horses.

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia·2024

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 28, 2026

Measuring Carbon-based Contaminant Mineralization Using Combined CO2 Flux and Radiocarbon Analyses
11:19

Measuring Carbon-based Contaminant Mineralization Using Combined CO2 Flux and Radiocarbon Analyses

Published on: October 21, 2016

12.0K

High-frequency hydrodynamic and hydrochemical data from karst unsaturated zone.

Leïla Serène1, Guillaume Cinkus1, Naomi Mazzilli1

  • 1UMR 1114 EMMAH (AU-INRAE), Université d'Avignon, Avignon 84000, France.

Data in Brief
|July 18, 2025
PubMed
Summary

This study presents unique hydrological data from 12 unsaturated zone flows in a French karst system. The dataset offers insights into karst hydrology and can improve climate models.

Keywords:
Air pressureCritical zoneDischargeElectrical conductivityGroundwaterRainfallTemperatureWeather station

More Related Videos

Dynamic Pore-scale Reservoir-condition Imaging of Reaction in Carbonates Using Synchrotron Fast Tomography
10:18

Dynamic Pore-scale Reservoir-condition Imaging of Reaction in Carbonates Using Synchrotron Fast Tomography

Published on: February 21, 2017

8.6K
Soil Lysimeter Excavation for Coupled Hydrological, Geochemical, and Microbiological Investigations
10:30

Soil Lysimeter Excavation for Coupled Hydrological, Geochemical, and Microbiological Investigations

Published on: September 11, 2016

10.9K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 28, 2026

Measuring Carbon-based Contaminant Mineralization Using Combined CO2 Flux and Radiocarbon Analyses
11:19

Measuring Carbon-based Contaminant Mineralization Using Combined CO2 Flux and Radiocarbon Analyses

Published on: October 21, 2016

12.0K
Dynamic Pore-scale Reservoir-condition Imaging of Reaction in Carbonates Using Synchrotron Fast Tomography
10:18

Dynamic Pore-scale Reservoir-condition Imaging of Reaction in Carbonates Using Synchrotron Fast Tomography

Published on: February 21, 2017

8.6K
Soil Lysimeter Excavation for Coupled Hydrological, Geochemical, and Microbiological Investigations
10:30

Soil Lysimeter Excavation for Coupled Hydrological, Geochemical, and Microbiological Investigations

Published on: September 11, 2016

10.9K

Area of Science:

  • Hydrology
  • Karst Science
  • Environmental Monitoring

Background:

  • Karst systems are complex hydrological environments.
  • Unsaturated zone flows in karst are challenging to monitor.
  • Previous monitoring efforts have limited scope.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a unique dataset of continuous hydrological measurements from 12 unsaturated zone flows.
  • To offer insights into hydrological processes within the Fontaine de Vaucluse karst system.
  • To facilitate research on pressure and mass transfer in karst aquifers.

Main Methods:

  • Continuous monitoring of electrical conductivity, temperature, and discharge in artificial galleries.
  • Collection of air pressure, temperature, and humidity data within galleries.
  • Recording of surface weather parameters including precipitation and solar radiation.
  • Data filtering to remove erroneous values and ensure accuracy.

Main Results:

  • A comprehensive dataset of hourly hydrological and meteorological data from July 2022 to April 2024.
  • Unique data capturing various flow types, including slow flows within the limestone matrix.
  • Enables assessment of pressure and mass transfer dynamics influenced by precipitation and flow characteristics.

Conclusions:

  • The dataset provides an unprecedented view of unsaturated zone hydrology in a karst environment.
  • This data is valuable for understanding karst aquifer behavior and improving climate models.
  • The findings highlight the importance of monitoring diverse flow types in karst systems.