1. VirtuLab: Web Based Flow Visualization Facility
Progress Report
Team 6 Members:
Justin Scott
Karen Davis
Sydni Credle
Mentor/Client: Professor:
Dr. Shih Dr.Luongo
November 16, 2000

2. Objectives/Client Statement
Design and build a towing tank facility and the associated imaging process.
Provide visualization enhanced information to supplement the teaching of fluid mechanics.
Create computer interfaced instrument control for remote operation via the Internet.

3. System Configuration Diagram
Courtesy of Optical Flow Systems (OFS),

4. Work Breakdown Structure
Project Management Activities
Refinement of Client Statement
Web Camera
Imaging Camera Mount
LabVIEW - Motor Controller
Simulation/Testing
Web Page Publishing

5. System Configuration Motor Camera mount location Towing Tank
Web Cam Location
Motor Controller

6. Existing Camera Mount
Adjustable Pole
Camera Mount Location

7. Preliminary Design: Exploded View

8. Detailed Designs: 1st Plate and Slider

9. Detailed Designs: 2nd Plate and Slider

10. Project Update National Instruments “NI Days” Convention
(Orlando, FL - 11/9/00)
Product Overview
LabVIEW 6.i
Software/Hardware Capabilities
Monitoring and Control Over the Web
Contacts
Received New LabVIEW Software

11. Project Update (continued)
Consultation with Dr. Van Dommelen
Web Page
Basic Design Layout
Media Data Streaming (Audio/Video)
Project Deliverables
Exchange a left-hand threaded component with a right-hand threaded component.

12. Tentative Final Design Contents
Background Theory/Introduction
Project Scope
Specifications
Design Review
WBS/Scheduling
WBFVF Web Page
Meeting Log
Correspondence
Spring Project Plans

13. Conclusions Current Status is Favorable (We’re On Point!!!!)
Primary Concern Involves Logistics
Implementation

14. Questions?