(Society of Fisheries Technologists (India), 1970) sivadas, T.K.
A self contained electronic solid-state instrument capable of
measuring the tension between the different parts of a trawl net in
operation, has been designed and developed for the measurement in
the range 0 to 300 kg with an accuracy of -t- 2 kg . The instrument
is useful for measuring the resistance to motion of various accessories
of a trawl net . It consists of an inductive type underwater tension
transducer and an electronic indicating meter kept on board the
vessel, both the units being connected by electric cable .