Pipeline Leak Detection Using the Matched-Field Processing Method

@article{Wang2018PipelineLD,
  title={Pipeline Leak Detection Using the Matched-Field Processing Method},
  author={Xun Wang and Mohamed S. Ghidaoui},
  journal={Journal of Hydraulic Engineering},
  year={2018}
}
AbstractA transient-based leakage detection method using a matched-field processing (MFP) scheme is formulated and applied. It is found to be efficient, robust, accurate, and provides a unique solu... 
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