Various methods are described for measuring parameters of a stratified
flow using at least one spatial array of sensors disposed at different
axial locations along the pipe. Each of the sensors provides a signal
indicative of unsteady pressure created by coherent structures convecting
with the flow. In one aspect, a signal processor determines, from the
signals, convection velocities of coherent structures having different
length scales. The signal processor then compares the convection
velocities to determine a level of stratification of the flow. The level
of stratification may be used as part of a calibration procedure to
determine the volumetric flow rate of the flow. In another aspect, the
level of stratification of the flow is determined by comparing locally
measured velocities at the top and bottom of the pipe. The ratio of the
velocities near the top and bottom of the pipe correlates to the level of
stratification of the flow. Additional sensor arrays may provide a
velocity profile for the flow. In another aspect, each of the sensors in
the array includes a pair of sensor half-portions disposed on opposing
lateral surfaces of the pipe, and the signal processor determines a
nominal velocity of the flow within the pipe using the signals.