Aerodynamic engineers are now able to gain unprecedented insights into airflow behaviour thanks to the revolutionary ProCap 3D flow measurement and visualisation system from streamwise.
This cutting-edge technology enables researchers to definitively capture flow measurements around external surfaces—something previously unattainable using traditional techniques.
In wind tunnel testing, ProCap allows for real-time, high-resolution data collection, offering engineers a deeper understanding of how air moves around complex geometries. This is particularly valuable in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and motorsport, where optimising aerodynamic performance is crucial.
Beyond industry applications, universities are also integrating ProCap into their curriculum, helping to educate and inspire the next generation of aerodynamicists. By providing students with hands-on experience in advanced flow measurement techniques, the system bridges the gap between theoretical learning and real-world applications.
Dr David Marshall, Wind Tunnel Manager at the University of Southampton, has been using ProCap for a number of years and says, “ProCap is an incredibly useful measurement system. The fact it can measure flow velocity fields and provide a real time visualisation of how air flows over an object has enabled us to maximise our time in the wind tunnel allowing us to either prove or propose adjustments in designs.”
As aerodynamic challenges become more intricate, tools like ProCap are proving to be indispensable for engineers striving to push the boundaries of innovation and efficiency in fluid dynamics research.
ProCap is available from Evolution Measurement. For more details or to request a demonstration, please visit www.EvolutionMeasurement.com
Company Profile:
Evolution Measurement are experts in industries that require highly accurate physical measurement, instrumentation and calibration.
Based in Andover, they represent Scanivalve and Guildline Instruments and provide bespoke solutions in multi-point pressure and temperature measurement, as well as engineering automated calibration and test systems and turnkey measurement solutions.
Manufacturing the highly successful EvoScann® range of miniature pressure scanners, the Evolution Measurement team have a vast knowledge of Aerodynamic testing, particularly in the Automotive industry and are available to offer advice and support as required.
Evolution Measurement also provide local product service and support and work in a diverse range of industries from Aerospace, Motor-Sport, Power Generation, Universities and Research Establishments, where customers value the most technically capable, leading-edge solutions to bring value to their own businesses.
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