Measurement software

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It is difficult to imagine the actual vibration level and distribution from the numerical display or the signals which are basically a mathematical representation of the vibration experienced by the structure under test. Animating the structure’s deformation helps to get a better picture of the intensity of vibration. A contour scale which graphically displays the magnitude of vibration on the structure using a color plot helps in visualizing which areas of the test unit is experiencing maximum and minimum magnitude of the vibrations. A 3D geometry model of the structure under test is required to animate the vibration it is experiencing. It is tricky to create a 3D model of intricate geometries because of the complexity involved in measuring the x, y, z coordinates of the test article and using this information to generate a model with lines and surfaces. The vibration visualization approach proposed by Crystal Instruments not only helps in overcoming the difficulty of producing 3D geometries of any complicated models with a simple procedure but also animates the structure’s deformation which makes it possible to visualize the vibration experienced by the testing article during a vibration test. As illustrated in the diagram above, a series of 2-dimensional photos taken from a smartphone are used to construct a real 3-dimensional model of the object. The object is put under a vibration test, while the vibration can be visualized in real time using the real 3D model. The vibration visualization of the 3D model can be performed in real-time while the measurement is ongoing.