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A method for flow visualization and measurement of velocity vectors in three-dimensional flow patterns in water models by using colour photography

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A method is described which permits the measurement of velocity vectors in a three-dimensional flow field. This method, which is especially useful for the study of water models, uses colour as an indication of the third dimension, thus enabling complete determination of direction and magnitude of the velocity by means of a single colour-photograph.

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  1. Central Technical Institute T.N.O., the Hague, Netherlands

    D. A. Van Meel & H. Vermij

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Van Meel, D.A., Vermij, H. A method for flow visualization and measurement of velocity vectors in three-dimensional flow patterns in water models by using colour photography. Appl. sci. Res. 10, 109 (1961). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00411903

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