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

Overview 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 Medium Air Water Alcohol Reservoir Square Tank Rectangular Circular Tank Tank Support Steel Beams Wood Table

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

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

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

Camera Mount Design Needs Easily manufactured Cost efficient Lightweight Easily used

Camera Mount Design Needs (Continued) 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 Dimensions Locking mechanism design Materials used Specific cost

Preliminary Design: Exploded View

Existing Camera Mount Adjustable Pole Camera Mount Location

Conclusions 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

Questions?