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Test environments, wind tunnels including the same, and methods of using the same

US10775264B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 2019
Grant dateSep 15, 2020
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2015/0026
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In an embodiment, a test section comprises at least one surface defining an at least partially enclosed space. The at least partially enclosed space defines an airflow path for air to flow. The test section also comprises a nozzle disposed in the at least partially enclosed space. The nozzle is configured to spray an agricultural spray and is positioned to emit the agricultural spray such that at least a section of the agricultural spray exhibits a non-parallel angle relative to the airflow path defined by the at least partially enclosed space. The test section further comprises at least one stimulus source positioned to illuminate at least a portion of the agricultural spray adjacent to the nozzle. Additionally, the test section comprises at least one detector positioned to image at least the portion of the agricultural spray adjacent to the nozzle.

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