IS 15788 : 2008 Fishing Nets - Method of Test for the Determination of Mesh Size - Opening of Mesh

ICS 65.150 TXD 18
Reaffirmed 2014

1 Scope

This standard specifies a method for the determinationof size of opening of the mesh of fishing nets using aflat wedge gauge. It is applicable to active as well aspassive fishing gears.

2 References

The following standards contain provisions which,through reference in this text, constitute provisions ofthis standard. At the time of publication, the editionsindicated were valid. All standards are subject to revisionand parties to agreements based on this standard areencouraged to investigate the possibility of applying themost recent editions of the standards indicated below:

     IS No.      Title
IS 4402: 2005/ Fishing nets - Netting - Basic terms
ISO 1107 : 2003 and definitions (second revision)
IS 6359 : 1971 Method for conditioning of textiles