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Flow Measurement Using Critical Flow Orifices: A Study of Their Limitations and Strengths

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Department: Mechanical Engineering

University: Idaho State University College: Science & Engineering Department: Mechanical Engineering 12

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City

Pocatello

Coverage

Unknown to Unknown

Creator

Joseph Maestas

Publisher

Idaho State University

Type

Thesis

Is Complete

Yes

Date Published

6/14/2016

Archive

digital

City: Pocatello

Degree

Master

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Abstracts

The goals of this study was to create a system that would allow for the capture of the joint angles in the upper limb with some accuracy and then use that system to find if there was a pattern in synergies between stroke and non-stroke victims. The subjects were asked to preform five different movements all without any objects. The first movement was to point forward with the index and middle finger. The second movement was to manipulate a ball upon a table, look at the ball, and then return the ball to its position on the table. The third was to write the word “graphic” in the air as though they were writing on a board. The fourth movement was to open a door. And fifth was to pick up a cup and drink from it, then place the cup back on the table. All movements were captured on motion capture software using markers and camera system. This data was then use to extrapolate the angles of each joint. This was done with kinematics and two different math programs. The data underwent principle component analysis to remove any less important angular movement. This data was plotted and reconstructed to confirm any synergies that where found.