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Area of Science:

Fluid dynamics
Optical measurement techniques
Velocimetry

Background:

Interferometric planar Doppler velocimetry (IPDV) is crucial for fluid flow analysis.
Simultaneous acquisition of signal and reference channels in IPDV is challenging.
Existing methods may require multiple cameras or complex setups.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce and demonstrate a new method for simultaneous signal and reference channel acquisition in IPDV.
To adapt frequency division multiplexing (FDM) for enhanced interferometric velocimetry.
To explore the potential for multicomponent velocity measurements using this technique.

Main Methods:

Utilized frequency division multiplexing (FDM) to acquire signal and reference channels on a single camera.
Applied the technique to time-averaged flow measurements.
Investigated theoretical and experimental expansion for multicomponent velocity measurements, considering limitations like bandwidth and crosstalk.

Main Results:

Successfully demonstrated FDM for interferometric referencing in IPDV.
Achieved measurements of a single velocity component in a seeded air jet.
Observed reduced camera noise and automatic background light suppression.
Reported crosstalk levels typically below 10%, with potential for post-processing correction.

Conclusions:

The proposed FDM method provides an efficient approach for IPDV, enabling simultaneous channel acquisition with a single camera.
The technique is suitable for time-averaged measurements and shows promise for expansion to multicomponent velocity determination.
The method offers practical advantages including reduced noise and background light suppression, with manageable crosstalk.