Flow observation by rod lens and low-light video (videotape script: January 4, 1977)

Technical Report · Wed Aug 10 04:00:00 EDT 1977

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5343635· OSTI ID:5343635

Lord, D E; Carter, G W; Petrini, R R

The script of a demonstration videotape made to show the possibilities of coupling rod lenses to low-light video systems to observe internal flow conditions is presented. The illustrations accompanying the text were photographed directly from the video screen. Some up-dated comments appear as footnotes to the original script and a description of the multiscan low-light television system developed to measure velocity is included in the epilogue. The combination of rod lens and low-light video system makes it possible to observe dynamic events in hitherto inaccessible volumes. The pressure and temperature capabilities of the rod lens make it applicable to many engineering uses. This system, in conjunction with electronic image enhancement systems, provides a new dimension in engineering analysis.

• Research Organization: California Univ., Livermore (USA). Lawrence Livermore Lab.
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 5343635
• Report Number(s): UCRL-52324
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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