MRI: Acquisition of a Stereoscopic Molecular Tagging Velocimetry (sMTV)/ Molecular Tagging Thermometry (MTT) System

对流体运动和传热的理解是解决人类一些最紧迫的科学问题的基础。一些例子包括：1）了解热量如何在海洋和大气之间传递，以改进全球气候模型并更好地了解气候变化的影响，2）通过研究二氧化碳如何通过岩石运输，开发在二氧化碳排放到大气中之前将其隔离在地下威尔斯井中的方法，以及3）了解骨骼内部流体的运动如何影响骨骼的生长、发育，年龄，并对骨质疏松症等疾病作出反应。立体分子标记测速/分子标记测温（sMTV/MTT）系统的获得将为研究这些问题的流体流动和流体结构相互作用方面提供独特的实验能力。MTV/MTT系统将加强跨学术部门和学科的合作研究，为对工程力学和生物学新兴领域感兴趣的研究生和本科生的培训提供最先进的仪器，并通过为流体流动实验室和风洞设施增加先进的实验能力来帮助招募来自代表性不足的群体的学生。这些设备将加强以项目为基础的体验式学习，并有助于吸引学生参加这些项目。它将通过实验室演示和网站展示，对K-12学生和教师社区的外联产生积极影响。购置这一设备的最终结果将是通过培训和参与研究生和本科生在课堂外的教育经验，在多个层面上支持克拉克森大学的教育使命。

The understanding of fluid motion and heat transfer is fundamental in solving some of mankind's most pressing scientific problems. Some examples include: 1) understanding how heat is transferred between the oceans and atmosphere to improve global climate models and better understand the impact of climate change, 2) development of methods to sequester carbon dioxide, before it is emitted into the atmosphere, in underground wells by studying how carbon dioxide is transported through rocks, and 3) understanding how the motion of fluid inside of bones affects how bones grow, develop, age, and respond to diseases such as osteoporosis. The acquisition of a stereoscopic Molecular Tagging Velocimetry/Molecular Tagging Thermometry (sMTV/MTT system will provide unique experimental capabilities for investigation of the fluid-flow and fluid-structure interaction aspects of these problems. The MTV/MTT system will enhance collaborative research across academic departments and disciplines, provide state-of-the-art instrumentation for training of graduate and undergraduate students interested in emerging areas of engineering mechanics and biology, and help in the recruitment of students from underrepresented groups by adding advanced experimental capabilities to fluid-flow laboratory and wind tunnel facilities. This equipment will enhance experiential project-based learning, and aid in soliciting students to participate to such projects. It will positively impact outreach to the K-12 community of students and teachers through laboratory demonstrations and web site displays. The final outcome of acquisition of this equipment will be to support the educational mission of Clarkson University on multiple levels through the training and involvement of graduate and undergraduate students in educational experiences outside of the classroom.