Simple and accurate calibration system for Laser Doppler Velocimeters

摘要

The calibration of Laser Doppler Velocimeters (LDVs) is of a great importance for the accurate measurement of the fluid flow rate and the speed of moving objects. In this paper, a simple, low-cost and portable calibration system for LDV is introduced. This system, which is based on a commercial optical chopper, can offer calibration uncertainty of (0.048%) (sigma = 2) for velocities up to 1914 m/min and dynamic lengths of up to 15.4 km, which is better than the uncertainties reported by similar systems with a much complicated design. Therefore, this calibration system can be implemented easily by any calibration laboratory or even by national metrology institutes.