FEATURES
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The kit includes everything needed for manual or automated flow calibrations in our two smallest swim tunnels when used with the AutoResp™ v3 or AutoSwim v2 software
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Track water velocities in our Blazka-type 170 ml and 1500 ml swim tunnels
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Easy auto-calibration: Stepwise control of swim tunnel motor and real-time flow tracking
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Video tracking of laser illuminated fluorescent spheres with neutral buoyancy
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Digital particle tracking velocimetry (DPTV) helps measure and calibrate the water velocities. The microspheres are used as flow tracers, PIV tracers, or neutrally buoyant seeding particles for PIV, flow visualization, measurements, or calibrations
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The non-invasive video-based measurements makes this method perfect for the Blazka-type swim tunnel design where two glass tubes prevent conventional invasive flow probes
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This easy-to-use method is integrated directly into our AutoResp™ v3 and AutoSwim v2 software – calibrating your swim tunnel has never been easier!
Automated calibration
Control your swim tunnel motor speed via a DAQ-BT device (not included) directly from your computer using the DPTV functionality. Inside either AutoResp™ v3 or AutoSwim v2, simply click Start tracking to automatically track the spheres at different water velocities. The calibration data file is then saved inside AutoResp™ v3 or AutoSwim v2, so that your swim tunnel is ready to go.
HOW TO CALIBRATE
Watch this quick introduction on how the DPTV functionality works inside AutoResp™ v3 and AutoSwim v2.
INCLUDED WITH THE SYSTEM
The 5 MP video camera for USB 3.1 is used to film the green, fluorescent microspheres with neutral buoyancy added to the flow.
The fluorescent microspheres light up when illuminated with the green laser creating optimal contrast for the video tracking software. A pair of professional grade protection glasses is included for your safety.
Need help?
If you need help getting started with the kit, have a look in our DPTV 2 quick guide or visit our YouTube channel for useful video tutorials.