Fiber-Based Laser Doppler Velocimeter State of the Technology for Verification and Validation of Surface Velocity Measurements

Abstract

This effort provides the ability to characterize curved surface velocity range and maxima. It also affords the opportunity to place the probe inside clay or gel backing material to measure backface deformation. The fiber sensor probe can be used in a sacrificial manner in explosive events to characterize surface velocity up to the time the probe is destroyed, providing a low-cost alternative to x-ray and high-speed camera systems for measuring material velocities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA576128

Entities

People

  • Mark A. Mentzer

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Body Armor
  • Cameras
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Explosives
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Response
  • High Speed Cameras
  • Lasers
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Optical Detectors
  • Validation
  • Velocimeters
  • Verification
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Reinforced Composite Materials

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy