Development of a Time-Resolved Stereoscopic PIV System

Over the past twenty years, a variety of particle image velocimetry (PIV) techniques have been used to characterize the particle transport and thermal state of dusty plasma systems. While the majority of these techniques required the use of a dedicated PIV system, recent advances in imaging technology have led to the development of a time-resolved two-dimensional (planar) version of this diagnostic technique which allows this diagnostic technique to be applied without the need for a dedicated PIV system. This poster will present recent efforts in developing a time-resolved stereoscopic PIV system that can measure the full three-dimensional transport in a dusty plasma, including upgrades that have been made to the Schiempflug adapter, illumination system and timing system, to improve the performance of the system. Preliminary results will be presented.