Plenoptic Non-Intrusive Measurement for High Speed Ground Test Environments

Light field imaging with a plenoptic camera offers a new approach to 3D flow diagnostics that is well suited for application in high speed ground test facilities. Stratonics is teaming with Auburn University to transition plenoptic based flow diagnostics from the laboratory into the high-speed ground test environment. As part of this effort, the team will evaluate various plenoptic based imaging diagnostics and assess their potential and readiness for application in a high speed ground test facility. As part of this evaluation effort, we will conduct a proof-of-concept experiment of select 3D flow diagnostics at Auburn University using a custom built plenoptic camera. Based on this analysis and with significant consultation with our ground test partner, we will formulate a detailed plan for the development and implementation of a plenoptic based flow measurement technique to be executed in phase II. As a phase I option, we will also design and conduct proof-of-concept experiment in a high speed ground test facility with the experiments serving to inform a more extended and in-depth phase II effort.