
Title or Project
Blount International - Chainshot Visualization
Access Type
Open Access
Files
Sponsor
Blount International
Sponsor Liaison
Matthew Cunnington, PE
Faculty Advisor
Jordan Farina, PhD
Description
The UP Chainshot Visualization capstone team worked with Blount International to design and build a z-type schlieren optical system to visualize air density gradients surrounding a chainshot projectile. Chainshot occurs when a chainsaw blade breaks and fires a projectile, causing shockwaves, which can be visualized by a camera using the optical system. Blount will use data from this optical system to further understand the behavior of a chainshot event.
Citation: Pilot Scholars Version (Modified MLA Style)
Citron, Ian; Loui, Jennifer; Marfise, Cole; and Thomsen, Meghan, "Blount International - Chainshot Visualization" (2020). Engineering E-Portfolios and Projects. 58.
https://pilotscholars.up.edu/egr_project/58

Project Information
ME 483 - Mechanical Engineering Capstone Project I
ME 484 - Mechanical Engineering Capstone Project II
2020 Shiley Showcase Presentation