Virtu Lab Web Based Flow Visualization Facility Specifications

Virtu. Lab: Web Based Flow Visualization Facility Specifications Team 6 Members: Justin Scott Karen Davis Sydni Credle Mentor/Client: Dr. Shih Professor: Dr. Luongo October 5, 2000

Overview n n n Refinement of client statement Function analysis Concept generation/ selection Camera mount design Conclusion

System Configuration Diagram Courtesy of Optical Flow Systems (OFS), www. ofs. co. uk

Morphological Chart Functions Reservoir Square Tank Rectangular Circular Tank Support Steel Beams Medium Water Wood Table Alcohol Air

Morphological Chart (continued) Functions Fluid Transfer Synchronization/ Particle Tracking Pump Gate Pulley Gears Motor Belts

Morphological Chart (continued) Functions Controls Lab. VIEW Illumination The Sun C++ HTML Fluorescent Light Laser

System Configuration Motor Camera mount location Towing Tank Web Cam Location Motor Controller

Camera Mount Design Needs n n Easily manufactured Cost efficient Lightweight Easily used

Camera Mount Design Needs (Continued) n n Capable of supporting camera Appearance uniform with existing equipment Locking mechanism Long lasting

Camera Mount Design: Morphological Chart

Specifications for the Camera Mount Pin/Slider Dovetail 2 Track Easily manufactured + -- + Cost efficient + -- + Lightweight + -- -- Easily used -- + + Capable of supporting camera -- + + Appearance uniform w/ existing equipment -- -- + Locking mechanism included -- + + Long lasting -- + + Total Positive 3 4 7

Detailed Concept Design n n Dimensions Locking mechanism design Materials used Specific cost

Preliminary Design: Exploded View

Existing Camera Mount Adjustable Pole Camera Mount Location

Conclusions n n n More complete comprehension of problem statement has been achieved Can proceed with fabrication of camera mount design Testing and calibration of existing system, leading to system modifications