Deep Particle Image Velocimetry (DeepPIV) The DeepPIV (particle image velocimetry) instrument consists of a laser and optics that illuminates a sheet of fluid. Using the MiniROV’s high-definition science camera to capture the motion of suspended particles in the laser sheet, the motion of fluid can be quantified. In addition, gelatinous structures (such as larvacean mucus houses) can be revealed as shown in the above frame from video footage. This illustration shows MBARI’s MiniROV carrying a DeepPIV system that illuminates a larvacean filter (lit red by a sheet of laser light) in the depths of the ocean. Image: Kim Fulton-Bennett ©2017 MBARI PIV provides a visualization technique where fluid motion is measured and can be used to directly quantify filtration rates and carbon flux by individual larvaceans. These interactions are relevant to mating, predation, feeding, biomechanics and swimming performance, nutrient transport, and carbon fluxes in the ocean. Add Your Heading Text Here Toggle #1 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Toggle #2 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Related Technologies Vehicle, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) MiniROV Technology MiniROV The MiniROV is used to conduct shallow water transects and make in situ observations. Related News News Effective and elegant: New research reveals swimming mechanics of the gossamer worm News 09.28.21 News New laser system provides 3D reconstructions of living deep-sea animals and their mucous filters News 06.03.20 News MBARI researchers share research stories at American Museum of Natural History News 02.28.18
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