To analyze the reflected light, these techniques use an interferometer that is extremely vibration-sensitive and difficult to align and requires heavy, expensive optical mounts and a sturdy platform. The white light velocimeter can be 100,000 times more vibration-tolerant than other techniques, so interferometer alignment is simplified and insensitive to drift. Ideal for industrial or field environments, the white-light velocimeter uses lightweight, inexpensive optical mounts and platform. Fringes are produced that vary in phase in proportion to the target speed. The length of the interferometer delay determines the constant of proportionality.
Lower velocities require longer delays.
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