Abstract
In optimizing an instrument design, it is important to differentiate between the theoretical limitations of the technique and apparent limitations that can be reduced or eliminated by design. In the laser-Doppler anemometer, the theoretical limits are associated with the fact that particle velocity is the measurement rather than fluid velocity. The accuracy and speed of the particle velocity measurements do not appear to have theoretical limitations. Therefore, instrument design must concentrate on improving the measurement of particle velocity.
A complete system has been designed to optimize accuracy, speed, convenience, and flexibility in measuring particle velocity. The problems inherent in transferring from particle velocity measurements to fluid velocity measurements such as turbulence are discussed. It is shown that both drop-out percentage and samples per second of the inherently discontinuous signal are important.
Recommended Citation
Fingerson, Leroy M., "Design Considerations for a Laser Doppler Velocimeter" (1973). Symposia on Turbulence in Liquids. 113.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/sotil/113
Meeting Name
3rd Biennial Symposium on Turbulence in Liquids (1973: Sep., Rolla, MO)
Department(s)
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Presentation Type
Contributed Paper
Session
Laser-Doppler Velocimetry
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1973 University of Missouri--Rolla, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 1973
