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Self-Contained Underwater Velocimetry Apparatus
US Patent:
7864305, Jan 4, 2011
Filed:
Feb 6, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/027122
Inventors:
John Oluseun Dabiri - Pasadena CA, US
Kakani Katija Young - Pasadena CA, US
John H. Costello - Providence RI, US
Sean P. Colin - Kingston MA, US
Kakani Katija Young - Pasadena CA, US
John H. Costello - Providence RI, US
Sean P. Colin - Kingston MA, US
Assignee:
California Institute of Technology - Pasadena CA
Roger Williams University - Kingston MA
Providence College - Providence RI
Roger Williams University - Kingston MA
Providence College - Providence RI
International Classification:
G01P 3/36
US Classification:
356 28, 356 285
Abstract:
A velocimetry apparatus and method for the collection of target-specific images of fluid motions are disclosed. The apparatus includes a camera and a light source. The camera collects and provides images of the fluid showing instantaneous positions of particles in the fluid. The light source provides a light sheet (two-dimensional) or volume (three-dimensional) to illuminate the particles. The camera and the light source are powered by portable energy sources and measure instantaenous velocity of the fluid in a field of view. Shape and distance between first camera, the light source and the portable energy sources are so configured that the apparatus is a self-contained apparatus portable by a diver during operation thereof.