Specialised Imaging Shadowgraph

Specialised Imaging

Specialised Imaging has introduced a digital shadowgraph. The camera reveals temperature and chemical differences in transparent media, providing engineers with detailed information about aerodynamics and flow mechanics.

The Specialised Imaging Shadowgraph (SIS) camera enables high resolution imaging of ultrafast events in ambient and low-light environments. The camera can capture 11-Megapixel images, with a shutter time of 1µs. Control software provides simple adjustment of imaging parameters and extensive measurement tools to accurately analyse results.

The cameras can be arranged in the classic configuration looking directly at a reflective screen or as orthogonal pairs to provide valuable 3D data such as the pitch and yaw of supersonic airflows. An in-built velocity trap using optional external triggers eliminates experimental uncertainty when measuring the velocity of an object. The SIS camera system is compatible with most triggering devices.

Specialised Imaging - Multi Channel Camera

SIM-02

Specialised Imaging

The new SIM-02 multi-channel framing camera from Specialised Imaging incorporates high-resolution image intensifiers with double pulsing techniques an excellent optical design.

The SIM-02 high-speed imaging to scientists and engineers working in material studies (impact mechanics, crack propagation, impact deformation), automotive (combustion research), aerospace (stress failure, aerodynamic performance), high voltage electrical discharge research, plasma studies and nanotechnology. The proprietary optical design offers up to 16 separate channels giving 32 separate images without compromising on image quality. Effects such as parallax and shading, inherent in other framing camera designs, are eliminated and the high spatial resolution (<30 lp/mm) remains the same frame to frame and in both axes.

Individual ultra-high resolution intensified CCD detectors, controlled by state-of-the-art electronics, offer almost infinite control over gain and exposure allowing researchers total freedom to capture images of even the most difficult phenomena. The 402, 602 and 802 version of this imaging system also incorporate a secondary optical view port, which allows other analytical instruments such as high-speed video, streak camera or time-resolved spectrometer to share the camera's optical input making the SIM-02 the most versatile ultra high-speed framing camera on the market.

Full remote control using Ethernet comes as standard, while an integral TFT monitor allows users to 'see what the camera sees' in real-time, thus allowing easy optimisation of focus and lighting to achieve spectacular results.

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