Micro-CTA system

At a small fraction of the cost of a conventional CTA system, this miniature unit provides all the necessary functionality to carry out flow measurements with minimal complexity. The system has a proprietary analogue temperature correction system, offering a signal virtually insensitive to temperature over a wide range of ambient conditions. Systems are available with robust, surface-mountable flex-probes, either as analogue-reading units or fully-integrated USB-driven systems.

Miniature thermal anemometry system

This system provides an ideal alternative to high-cost, high-bandwidth CTA systems for use in environments normally considered too risky for thermal anemometry. With surface-mounted polyamide sensor leads, these units are extremely robust and can be used in particle-laden flows. With our optional coatings, the sensors may also be used in conductive or corrosive environments.

The high cost of most commercial CTA systems, and the high fragility of conventional hot-wire and hot-film probes makes these difficult to use in educational environments. This micro-CTA system is an inexpensive, robust alternative- and the direct-to-USB signal output means that no additional data acquisition hardware is required.

The thermal anemometry probe offers a compact, low-cost alternative to conventional pressure-based velocity measurement, with improved bandwidth and no holes to become fouled or filled with water. This self-contained unit is small enough to tuck into otherwise inaccessible areas, and is suitable for trackside monitoring.