The history of the use of optical methods at Strata Mechanics Research Institute dates back to the 1970s. At that time, a more than 20-year cooperation was established with the (now defunct) Max-Planck Institut für Strommüngsforschung in Göttingen. The results of this cooperation included reciprocal scientific internships carried out by IMG PAN and MPIfS staff. The exchange of ideas and experiences contributed to the deepening of knowledge in fluid mechanics, thermoanemometry and flow visualization.
One of the fruits of this collaboration is the Laboratory of Optical Measurement Methods (LOMP), whose activities focus primarily on the use of optical measurement methods in the mechanics of continuous media. Typical areas of application include gas and liquid tides, displacements and deformations of solids, and multiphase flows.
We offer research and expertise in the field:
- fluid flow,
- deformations and displacements of solids,
- fluid flow in models,
- Analysis of fast flow/deformation processes of periodic and non-periodic nature,
- multiphase flows.
The laboratory is equipped with a Closed Circuit Low Velocity Aerodynamic Tunnel (TANPOZ) suitable for measurements using various types of optical methods, including digital Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV).
Contact person: Ph.D. Jacek Sobczyk