Standard and customized probes
Velocity, pressure and temperature probes for any application
From conventional Pitot-static, five- and seven-hole velocity probes to 37-hole omnidirectional probes, direct vorticity probes and micro-thermistor probes, we offer a range of standard and customizable probe configurations for any fluid measurement application.
Multi-hole pressure probes remain one of the simplest and most robust means to measure fluid velocity and direction. Our family of pressure-based velocity and vorticity probes, with our multichannel pressure measurement systems and software, allow for simple and straightforward, reliable flow velocity characterization right out of the box. Together with our temperature and pressure probes, we can offer full thermodynamic state measurement capability. Available in a range of sizes, materials and configurations, our probes offer a fully-customizable solution for any measurement requirement.
Applications
Velocity, temperature and pressure probes
Wind tunnel testing
Three-component velocity probes provide a robust and low-cost alternative to non-intrusive optical and laser flow interrogation techniques; high-density rakes can also provide simultaneous, multi-point measurements for statistical analysis. With multi-sensor stings and fully-customizable configurations availble, these probes provide powerful measurement capability in a compact, minimally intrusive package.
Motorsport
High-precision, low-mass velocity (and specifically yaw angle) are available, with compact integrated sensor packages, for use in motorsport track measurement and control applications.
Unmanned aircraft and UAVs
Low-mass probes are available for flight applications, for measurement of angle of attack, sideslip angle, as well as relative airspeed and air temperature. De-icing capability and birdstrike survivability are also available as options.
Features
5-, 7- and "n"-hole probes
Pressure-based velocity probes can be constructed in nearly any configuration, from conventional Pitot-static arrangements to 19-hole vorticity probes and even 64-hole omnidirectional velocity probes.
Temperature probes
Heavy, conventional and micro-thermistor temperature probes; high-bandwidth cold-wire probes available
Range of sensors available
Probes are available with or without integrated sensor packages, with a wide range of sensors available in a variety of sensitivities and sizes
Range of materials available
Probes can be manufactured out of a range of materials, including plastics, aluminiums, hardened and stainless steels
Rapid prototyping available
Unconventional and custom probe geometries can be produced using rapid prototyping techniques, in acrylic and aluminium.
Calibration service available
Individual probe calibration services are also available, for velocity (direction and magnitude), temperature and pressure.
Product Details
Capabilities and performance
Probes can be designed for specific applications, and specifications will vary depending on the design.
System specifications
- Sub-millimeter probe diameters available; min. 1.8 mm for seven-hole velocity probes
- Integrated 2W probe heaters available (min probe diameter 10 mm); cooling sleeves available for high-temperature applications
- Pressure probes – hole diameters down to 200 microns available
- Temperature probes: Si-based thermistor probe tips with bandwidths up to 20 Hz
Options available
- Wide variety of sensor packages available for all types of probes
- Custom design service for probes, probe sensor packages and data reduction software
- Rakes and probe arrays available, with networked sensors and acquisition systems
- Calibration service available
- Probe heating, cooling and armour available for use in harsh environments
