Measurement of Chaotic flows

This course covers the fundamental principles and techniques used to measure flow parameters in chaotic and turbulent flows. It provides a deep understanding of the constant temperature hot wire anemometer, Laser Doppler Anemometry (LDA), and Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV). For instance, it's like using a camera to capture the movement of a group of birds in the sky, then analyzing the images to determine the speed and direction of the birds' flight. The course also delves into the challenges of measuring turbulent flow parameters, the use of optics in flow measurement, and the importance of image processing and correlation in obtaining accurate measurements. It further explains the use of hot wire anemometry and LDA in measuring fluctuating components of velocity in turbulent flows. The course concludes with an introduction to the cross-correlation algorithm, which is commonly used in PIV analysis.