We have state-of-the-art image processing systems that can generate visual images of any visual material on dual PC computers (dual processor systems with 1 gb ram). This system is video based and uses nearly 512² images. The video pictures can be obtained stereoscopically and then are used for fully automated particle tracking in a three-dimensional flow field. Nearly 4000 images can be taken at the full 60 Hz rate which is the same as a 100 ft roll of movie film. Smaller size images can be taken up to 200 Hz (1/4 size images).

A second dual camera high-speed system is also available. This new system can take images at 500 Hz, but the number of images is much less because of camera memory limitations.

The laboratory is also well-equipped with standard instrumentation for fluid mechanics research, such as a laser Doppler velocimeter system. A number of special flow systems are available: opposed-jet mixing, rotational convective view of a conventional mixer configuration, pipe flow, boundary layer, linear Couette (moving walls), and a four-roll mill for elongational flows.