Chronos highspeed camera systems offer the portability, ease-of-use, and video quality required by Universities and R&D Labs to understand Schlieren Imaging in-depth. 

What is Schlieren Imaging? 

Schlieren Imaging is a technique that allows us to see the subtle changes in the refractive index of fluids. It can reveal the flow of air, temperature variations, and shockwaves that are otherwise invisible to the naked eye.

How does Schlieren Imaging benefit from Chronos High Speed Cameras? 

High-speed cameras coupled with a Schlieren visualization setup can capture rapid changes in air density or temperature that are not visible by the naked eye. With Chronos High-Speed Cameras, unlock the intricacies of Schlieren Imaging processes and get ready for detailed analysis and visualizations, all with unparalleled efficiency. 

Key Benefits:

• All-in-One: Completely standalone, untethered operation with a 5″ inch touchscreen display and battery for portability.
• Clear Imaging: Record events at 1000FPS+ and capture distortions in light
• Playback Option: See your Schlieren footage on your Camera screen for in-depth analysis
• Research Enhancement: Visualize, measure, and comprehend your Schlieren projects

Image 1. Filmed with the Chronos 1.4 Monochrome High-Speed Camera, this Schlieren Imaging cut off percentage increasing with the image intensity decreasing uniformly. The image was captured at 100 fps, exposure time was 250us. From left to right cut off percentage is 0, 25, 50, 75 and 100%.

Image 2. Images showing a candle being blown by the air from a heat gun. The video was captured with the new Chronos 4K12 camera. Image size 3840 X 2160, video recorded at 937 fps 8-bit.

Image 3. The initial hot air from from a heat gun. The images were also captured. Similar to image 2, the video was captured with the new Chronos 4K12 camera. Image size and frame rate are the same.

How does Schlieren Imaging work?

In a uniform medium, light travels without deviation. However, when the medium is disrupted by changes in pressure or temperature, its density fluctuates, altering its refractive index. As a result, a beam of light passing through this changing density can no longer follow a straight path; it bends and twists. Enter the “knife-edge,” a thin, rigid object strategically placed in the light’s path. It filters out the unaffected rays, allowing only those bent by the changing medium density to create the captivating images you’ll see on your screen.

Figure 1. Schematic diagram of the Schlieren Imaging setup

Applications

• Lenses Defect Testing
• Shock Wave Testing in High Speed Fluids
• Gas Leak Testing

• Lower Coupling Surface
• Lower Coupling Surface Step*
• Upper Coupling Surface
• Upper Coupling Surface Step*

*Step can be accessed through Intercom

Some things to consider when choosing a high-speed camera for Schlieren Imaging:

Chronos high-speed camera systems capture motion like no other camera. From baseball to golf, the ability to observe and record fine biomechanic motor movement for analysis is key to gaining a competitive edge.

Studying an athletes form, function and motion is essential to improving performance, understanding natural motion, and applying measurement techniques for data analysis. Through high framerates and resolution, Chronos cameras are able to capture detailed video of fast moving biomechanics such as golf and baseball swing analysis, empowering a competitive advantage for trainers and athletes alike. What is the trigger required to capture the event? Chronos cameras work with a range of third party accessories and software to record scripted and unscripted events.

The all-in-one system includes a robust 5” display and battery pack for portable field study. And the ease-of-use and affordability is perfect for athletes, trainers, and coaches.

Applications

• Baseball swing analysis
• Golf swing analysis
• Cricket swing analysis
• Sports biomechanics

Some things to consider when choosing a high-speed camera for swing analysis are:

Chronos highspeed camera systems offer the portability, ease-of-use, and video quality required by Quality Control Departments and R&D Labs looking to test their products.

Product testing is vital to the Quality Control process and capturing the details of drop and impact testing is effectively performed with highspeed cameras. Capture up to 40,000 frames per second (FPS) of video to identify potential areas of failure and improvement.

Observing events in high detail such as product drop testing, and robotic product assembly are some other common ways high-speed cameras are supporting manufacturing and industrial processes.

The all-in-one system includes a robust 5” display and battery pack perfect for portability for quick set up during product testing in a Quality Control department or R&D Lab. The ease-of-use virtually eliminates the learning curve and the affordability is perfect for a department’s budget, so the work remains the focus, not learning to use the camera.

Applications

• Drop Testing
• Automotive Safety Testing
• Vibration Analysis
• Assembly Line Tracking
• Impact Testing

Some things to consider when choosing a high-speed camera for product and material testing:

Physics and Engineering applications investigating Fluid Dynamics require reliable, high-resolution, high frame-rate capture of liquid and gas flow. Chronos high-speed cameras are relied on in labs around the world to capture hydrodynamic and aerodynamic events.

The budget-friendly series is ideal for observing flow rate, predictive patterns, and aiding in modeling of the various disciplines and subdisciplines of fluid dynamics. Schlieren Imaging is a commonly used measurement technique for fluid flow and the monochrome Chronos cameras are ideal for aeronautical engineering. Kron Technologies offers a range of options to fit almost any research application.

Chronos high-speed imaging systems offer all-in-one, high-resolution, high framerate solutions that support fluid dynamics applications. Get up and running in minutes with the easy-to-use interface and extend the functionality with accessories such as microscope lenses, and high-speed lighting.

Applications

• Fluid Dynamics
• Schlieren Imaging
• Aeronautical Engineering
• Surface Tension measurement
• Magnetohydrodynamics
• Hydrodynamic stability
• Flow Testing
• Materials testing

Some things to consider when choosing a high-speed camera for fluid dynamics are:

Chronos high-speed camera systems combine the high-resolution and framerates required to capture fast moving projectile launches during ballistics testing, and combustion analysis events.

Capturing high-quality, precision video down to the millisecond is critical for detailed analysis of projectile launch and combustion analysis. From tracking emittance for safety testing and maintenance, to product testing for automotive engines, tracking and analyzing is empowered with Chronos high-speed cameras.

With up to 40,000 frames per second, Engineers are able to observe, in slow-motion, chemical reactions during stoichiometric combustion. Different record modes allow for burst capture during unpredictable events and add-on accessories allow for sound and light triggering. For gun manufacturers, Chronos cameras capture recoil and misfire during product development and testing.

The all-in-one system includes a robust 5” display and battery pack perfect for portability when observing ballistics tests in the field or in a testing facility. The ease-of-use virtually eliminates the learning curve and the affordability is perfect for any team’s budget, so they can focus on the work and not on becoming a camera expert.

Applications

• Ballistics testing
• Automotive engine testing
• Projectile launch
• Combustion Tracking
• Weapons testing
• Mining Blasting

Some things to consider when choosing a high-speed camera for Ballistics and combustion are:

Chronos high-speed cameras offer the functionality, resolution and ease-of-use that Content Creators need to share their brand. Whether it is exploring product demonstrations, commercial promotion, or capturing dramatic moments, Chronos was purpose-built to help content creators explore their imaginations.

Chronos high-speed cameras are an all-in-one, high-resolution systems like no other. With their built-in display and uncompressed file format, Content Creators have the familiarity and portability of a standard camera while harnessing the power of 1000 frames per second (FPS).

The Chronos is the camera of choice for leading influential YouTubers, Instagrammers and mobile videographers who are pushing the boundaries of content creation.

The innovative design is unlike any other high-speed camera system on the market and allows us to offer it at a price point that fits into cinematographers budget.

Both novice and experienced camera users will appreciate the familiarity and ease-of-use of the Chronos highspeed camera series with their built-in 5” display, lens mount options and variety of file formats. A wide array of accessories from lenses and adapters to trigger switches and high-speed lighting is available to help capture the story.

Chronos cameras ship fast and have ongoing customer technical support to ensure you have what you need, when you need it.

Applications

• Commercials / Advertising
• Promotional videos
• Product featurettes
• Social Media Content
• YouTube videos
• Instagram shorts

Some things to consider when choosing a high-speed camera for content creation are:

Chronos high-speed camera systems offer the high-resolution and frame-rates that Vibration Analysis applications demand. When paired with measurement software, users can observe amplitude, intensity and frequency to gain valuable insight into equipment safety. Vibration Analysis companies around the world rely on Chronos cameras to observe their projects.

Chronos all-in-one cameras are easy to setup in the field and pair well with vibration analysis software for motion magnification such as the WaveCam from gfai tech to provide an efficient, compact and versatile solution for predictive maintenance. The highly portable camera system features a 5” touchscreen display for quick positioning. Be up and running in minutes for vibration event capture and analysis.

The affordability of the Chronos system allows a team of users to have their own system and not need to share one. This allows for responsive maintenance in a fast-paced environment where downtime can cause significant cost overrun.

Chronos cameras ship fast and have ongoing customer technical support to ensure you have what you need, when you need it.

Applications

• Predictive maintenance to avoid costly downtime.
• Detect and monitor problem areas for correction.
• Preemptively assess areas of concern before they become hazards.
• Establish testing protocol to ensure that installation/repairs criteria are met.
• Condition-based maintenance
• Motion Magnification

Some things to consider when choosing a high-speed camera for vibration analysis are: