The staff of New Vista Research has a great deal of experience conducting experiments. The following are specific experimental techniques in which we have previous experience, and past projects related to those methods.
Areas of Experience
Analog/Digital Conversion
Amplifiers, Filters
Signal Conditioning
Signal Acquisition and Processing
Spectral Analysis, Fast Fourier Transforms
Static Pressure-Strain Gauge, Dynamic Pressure-Piezoelectric
Flow
Obstruction Meter, Venturi, Sonic Nozzle
Temperature
Thermocouples, Thermistors, Infrared Radiation, Spectroscopy Techniques
Velocity
Pitot Tubes, Hot Wires, Laser Doppler Velocimetry (LDV), Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV)
Heat Flux Meters
Force, Stress, Strain-Strain Gauge Meters
Thermoelectrics
Atomic-Molecular Species Measurement
Gaseous and Liquid Chromatography
Mass Spectrometry
Spectroscopy Techniques, Raman Spectroscopy
Laser Induced Fluorescence (LIF)
Absorption Techniques
Particle Measurements
Malvern Particle Sizing System
Phase Doppler Particle Anemometry (PDPA)
Absorption Techniques, Phase-Locked
Soot Incandescence
Photodetectors, Photodiodes, Photomultipliers
Laser Diagnostics
Laser Doppler Velocimetry (LDV)
Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV)
Phase Doppler Particle Anemometry (PDPA)
Spectroscopy Techniques, Raman Spectroscopy
Laser Induced Fluorescence (LIF)
Absorption Techniques, Phase Locked
Laser Visualization
Lasers
He-Ne, Argon-ion, Copper Vapor, Q-Switched Pulsed Nd-YAG, Dye Lasers, Eximer Laser
Optics
Fourier Optics
Interferometry, Holography
Spectrometers
Polarizers
Acoustic-optics, Bragg Cells
Electro-optics, Pockel Cells
Nonliner Optics, Frequency Doubling Crystals
Computational Tools
LABVIEW, MATLAB
Past Experimental Projects
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 Hythane |
An Affordable Low Emission High Efficiency Hythane Engine that Provides a Marketable Distributed Power System 
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Development of an Acoustic Based Gaseous Hydrogen Sensor
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On-Board Syngas Generation for Fuel Efficiency and Emissions Improvements
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A Natural Gas-Hydrogen (Hythane) Dual-Fuel Diesel Vehicle that Provides Reduced Fuel Costs and Improved Emissions
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 Cryogenic Technical Services |
Compressed-Cryogenic On-Board Hydrogen Storage and Fueling Station
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 Hyradix |
Renewable Hydrogen Generation
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 General Motors |
Laser Diagnostics of PEM Fuel Cell Cathode Reactions and Water Transport
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Reduction of Airflow Requirements in PEM Fuel Cells
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 Ford  3M |
Study of Technologies to Reduce Vehicle Cabin Solar Loads and Cabin Heat Gain
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 Department of Energy |
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A Solar Simulator for Indoor Vehicle Testing
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A Heated/Cooled Vehicle Seat Using Heat Pipes
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 Measurement Technologies |
Advanced Thermal Manikin
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 Rocky Mountain Instruments |
Laser Marking System
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 Boston SciMed |
Angioplasty Surgery Coronary Artery Blood Filter
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 CU Health Sciences Center |
Measurement of an Arterial Blood Filter Flowfield Using Particle Image Velocimetry
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 Eltron Research |
An Electrochemical Machining System Using a Heterogeneous Electrolyte
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 NASA |
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Flow Quality Improvement and Cryogenic Design in the National Transonic Facility
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Space Shuttle Payload Bay Experiment to Analyze the Effect of Micro-gravity on Fish Behavior
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 US Airforce |
Measurement of Microwave Radiation in the Exhaust of Solid Propellant Rocket Engines
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Acoustic Control of Atomization Processes in a Liquid Rocket Engine
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Development of a Liquid Ethanol Rocket Engine |
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 US Navy |
Liquid Fueled Pulsed Detonation Engine
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Passive Control Technique to Reduce Afterburning in Rocket Engines
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Gaseous Hydrogen Burning Rocket Engine
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Effects of High Energy Fuels on Combustion Instabilities in Ramjet Engines
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 The Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research |
Ozone Flux Eddy-Correlation Chemiluminescence Instrument
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 Navy Post Graduate School |
Development of a Gaseous Hydrogen Burning Rocket Engine
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Development of a Supersonic Shear Layer Visualization System
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 NIST |
Analysis of the Propagation of Turbulent Buoyant Diffusion Flames in Enclosed Environments
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Development of a Building Fire Simulator
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 University of Colorado Boulder |
A Numerical Model to Predict Acoustic Modes in Combustion Systems
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A Liquid Fueled Ramjet Engine with Optical Access
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Development of Laser Doppler Velocimetry (LDV) and Phase Doppler Particle Anemometry (PDPA) Systems
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