Development and Application of Light-Field Cameras in Fluid Measurements

This book provides a comprehensive guide to 3D Light-Field camera based  imaging, exploring the working principles, developments and its  applications in fluid mechanics and aerodynamics measurements.

It  begins by discussing the fundamentals of Light-Field imaging and  theoretical resolution analysis, before touching upon the detailed  optics design and micro-lens array assembly. Subsequently, Light-Field  calibration methods that compensate for optical distortions and  establish the relations between the image and real-word 3D coordinates  are covered. This is followed by Light-Field 3D reconstruction  algorithms which are elaborated for micrometer-scale particles and  centimeter-scale physical models. Last but not least, implementations of  the preceding procedures to selected fundamental and applied flow  measurement scenarios are provided at the end of the book.  

Development  and Application of Light-Field Cameras in Fluid Measurements gives an  in-depth analysis of each topic discussed, making it ideal as both an  introductory and reference guide for researchers and postgraduates  interested in 3D flow measurements.