Optics: measuring and testing – Velocity or velocity/height measuring – With light detector
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-04
2011-01-04
Tarcza, Thomas H (Department: 3662)
Optics: measuring and testing
Velocity or velocity/height measuring
With light detector
C356S028500
Reexamination Certificate
active
07864305
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.
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Colin Sean P.
Costello John H.
Dabiri John Oluseun
Young Kakani Katija
California Institute of Technology
Providence College
Ratcliffe Luke D
Roger Williams University
Steinfl & Bruno LLP
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