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Real-Time Adaptive Background-Oriented Schlieren Imaging Algorithm with Spatiotemporal Variability Using Computer Vision and Particle Image Velocimetry
Dhruv Hegde, Tejash Gupta, Vikram Haran · International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR)
Advanced BOS computational system integrating wavelet transformations, Kalman filtering, and adaptive CLAHE contrast enhancement. Demonstrated 30.6% improvement in edge detection sensitivity, 12.5% in resolution enhancement, and 11% in noise reduction versus OpenCV/OpenPIV baselines — enabling real-time mobile fluid flow visualization.
BOS ImagingComputer VisionPIVWaveletsKalman Filtering
022024DOI
Biomimetic Airfoil Optimization to Supplement Flight Efficiency in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Dhruv Hegde · International Journal of Computing and Engineering
Full-stack simulation and experimental framework for optimizing biomimetic airfoil geometries on scaled wind-tunnel platforms — integrating embedded sensor feedback, CFD models, and iterative physical testing to improve UAV flight efficiency in low-Reynolds-number regimes.
AerodynamicsBiomimetic DesignUAVCFDNASA
032023DOI
Investigating the Influence of Wavelength-Specific Textured Backgrounds in Background Oriented Schlieren (BOS) Imaging
Dhruv Hegde · International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT)
Investigation of wavelength-specific textured background patterns in BOS imaging systems — analyzing spatiotemporal variability, contrast optimization, and background selection criteria for improved schlieren visualization in experimental fluid dynamics.
BOS ImagingSchlierenComputer VisionFluid Dynamics
