3D flow visualization in the bottom boundary layer of the coastal ocean

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Abstract

A three-dimensional Particle Tracking Velocimetry system has been developed to visualize the structure of turbulence within the bottom boundary layer of the coastal ocean. The system comprises of multiple synchronized high-resolution digital cameras and powerful illumination to locate and track small suspended particles within a 20x20x20cm3 sample volume. The velocities derived from the system in a quasi-steady tidal flow compare well with standard turbulence instrumentation. The measurements provide unique insight into the three-dimension form of vortical structures within the flow that have previously been shown to dominate the turbulence dynamics.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOceans 2007 MTS/IEEE Conference
Pages{1202-1208}-{1202-1208}
Number of pages0
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
EventOceans 2007 MTS/IEEE Conference - Vancouver, BC, Canada
Duration: 29 Sept 20074 Oct 2007

Publication series

NameOceans Conference Record (IEEE)
ISSN (Print)0197-7385

Conference

ConferenceOceans 2007 MTS/IEEE Conference
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityVancouver, BC
Period29/09/074/10/07

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oceanography

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