Markus Raffel Livres

Otto Lilienthal stands out as a pivotal figure in 19th-century aviation, excelling in various aspects of flight experimentation. His ability to inspire others to pursue the dream of flight was unmatched, and he possessed a deep understanding of flight principles. Lilienthal championed the benefits of curved wing surfaces and played a crucial role in shifting the focus of human flight from theoretical discussions to practical, outdoor experimentation, significantly advancing the field of aviation.

Results from several applications of particle image velocimetry (PIV) to unsteady flows at a laboratory scale have been published, and commercial products are now available for more general laboratory use, but for certain industrially important applications, reliable equipment is often available only from in-house research and development teams. This PIV handbookis intended to transfer know-how from PIV development laboratories to end-users in industry and universities. The book discusses the scientific and technical aspects required to set up a PIV system, allows users to assess the problems involved in the application of PIV, and enables them to design, optimize, and use PIV systems to meet their special needs.