1. 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

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

4. System Configuration Diagram
Courtesy of Optical Flow Systems (OFS),

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

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

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

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

9. Camera Mount Design Needs
Easily manufactured
Cost efficient
Lightweight
Easily used

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

11. Camera Mount Design: Morphological Chart

12. 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

13. Detailed Concept Design
Dimensions
Locking mechanism design
Materials used
Specific cost

14. Preliminary Design: Exploded View

15. Existing Camera Mount
Adjustable Pole
Camera Mount Location

16. 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

17. Questions?