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Design and calibration of a water tunnel for skin friction research

J E SargisonSchool of Engineering,University of Tasmania, Hobart,TasmaniaCorrespondence[email protected]
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A F BartonSchool of Engineering, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania GWMWater , Horsham, VictoriaView further author information
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G J WalkerSchool of Engineering,University of Tasmania, Hobart,TasmaniaView further author information
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P A BrandnerAustralian Maritime College,Launceston,TasmaniaView further author information
Pages 111-124 | Received 15 Jan 2008, Accepted 17 Jul 2008, Published online: 22 Sep 2015

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