8th Intl Conference on 
Vibration Measurements by Laser Techniques
& Short Course
Faculty of Engineering
Ancona, 17- 20 June 2008

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
 

WEDNESDAY -  18 June                    THURSDAY - 19 June                  FRIDAY - 20 June

WEDNESDAY -  18 June
 
8.45 Registration
9.15 Welcome by Prof. E.P. Tomasini, Conference Chairman -  AULA MAGNA
9.30 – 10.30 INVITED LECTURE: “Metrology of Vibration Measurements by Laser Techniques”, Dr H.-J. Von Martens, PTB, GermanyAULA MAGNA
10.30 – 10.50 COFFEE BREAK
10.50 – 12.50 SESSION 1: CONTINUOUS SCANNING/ TRACKING LDV AND ROTATING MACHINERYAULA MAGNA
Chairman: Prof. D.J. Ewins, Imperial College, London – Bristol University, UK
- “Extracting Mode Shapes from Area Vibration Response Measurements on Damped Structures”, A B Stanbridge, D J Ewins, Imperial College, London, UK
- "Mass Normalized Mode Shapes Using Impact Excitation and Continuous- Scan Laser Doppler Vibrometry”, M. S. Allen, M. W. Sracic, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA
- “The Simulation of a Full-field Vibration Measurement of Cylindrical Structures Using a Continuous Scanning LDV Technique”, C.W.Schwingshackl, C.Zang, L.Massei, D.J.Ewins, Imperial College, London, UK
- “Advanced modelling of tracking LDV systems incorporating rotating optical wedges”, M. Tirabassi, S. J. Rothberg, Loughborough University, UK
- “Investigations on a Novel Technique for Experimental Structural Dynamics: Theoretical Analysis of Impact Testing Using CSLDV”, R.Ribichini, D. Di Maio, A.B. Stanbridge, D.J. Ewins, Imperial College, London, UK
- “Measurement of out-of-plane vibrations of a rotating bladed disk using Blade Tip Timing measurement method”, D. Di Maio, D. J. Ewins, Bristol University, UK
12.50 – 14.30 LUNCH
14.30 – 16.30 SESSION 2: OPTICAL SENSORS, DEVICES & SYSTEMS I - AULA MAGNA
Chairman: Prof. S.J. Rothberg, Loughborough University, UK
- “Matrix Laser Vibrometer for Transient Modal Imaging and Rapid Non- Destructive Testing”, J.M. Kilpatrick, V. Markov, MetroLaser Inc., USA
- “Heterodyne Laser-Doppler Vibrometer with a Slow-Shear-Mode Bragg Cell for Vibration Measurements up to 1.2 GHz”, C.Rembe, S.Boedecker, A. Dräbenstedt, F. Pudewills, G.Siegmund, Polytec GmbH, Germany
- "A method for three-dimensional displacement and deformation measurement applied to the statically loaded middle ear ossicles”, W. F. Decraemer, S.L. Gea, S. A. Maas J.J.J. Dirckx, University of Antwerp, Belgium
- “The effect of atmospheric turbulence on performance of a long-range laser Doppler vibrometer”, J. F. Vignola, J. Jarzynski, J. Judge, T. Woods, P.O'Malley, The Catholic University of America, USA
- “Surface-normal vector velocity measurement using a five-axis contour scanning laser vibrometry system”, P. O'Malley, T. J. Woods, J. F. Vignola, John A. Judge, The Catholic University of America, USA
- “WDM optocommunication technology used for multipoint fibre vibrometry”, A. Waz, P.R. Kaczmarek, M. P. Nikodem, K.M.Abramski , Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland
16.30 – 16.50 COFFEE BREAK
16.50 – 17.40 SESSION 3: MANUFACTURERS PRESENTATIONAULA MAGNA
Chairman: Prof. E.P. Tomasini, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Italy
19.30 CONCERT at CHIESA SANTA MARIA in PORTONOVO
20.30 GALA DINNER at RISTORANTE DA GIACCHETTI, PORTONOVO

 

THURSDAY -  19 June
 
09.00 – 10.00 INVITED LECTURE: “30 years of Measuring Vibration with Lasers”, Prof. D.J. Ewins, Imperial College, London- BLADE, Bristol University, UK- AULA MAGNA
10.00 – 11.20 PARALLEL SESSION, SESSION 4: NDT, DIAGNOSTICS AND QUALITY CONTROL I - AULA MAGNA
Chairman: Dr H. Passia, Central Mining Institute, Poland
- “Suitability of shearography for detection of closed delaminations in composites”, B.Sarens, G.Kalogiannakis, D. Van Hemelrijck, C. Glorieux, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
- “Full-field localization of plate-thickness inhomogeneities through the local changes in the wavenumber of Lamb waves measured with pulsed TV holography”, J. L. Deán, C. Trillo, Á. F. Doval, J.L. Fernández, University of Vigo, Spain
- “Numerical reconstruction of acoustic bulk waves in aluminium from TV holography surface displacement measurements”, C. Trillo, Á.F. Doval, J. L. Deán, S. Hernández-Montes, Universidade de Vigo, Spain
- On-line diagnostics of washing machines: design issues for the optimization of the measurement set-up, G. Agostinelli, N. Paone, C. Cristalli, B. Torcianti, AEA Srl, Italy 
PARALLEL SESSION, SESSION 5: CIVIL STRUCTURES AND CULTURAL HERITAGE MONITORING AND DIAGNOSTICS ROOM 160/3
Chairman: Prof. J.F. Vignola, The Catholic University of America, USA
- “NDT Testing by Holographic Interferometry Applied to the Structural Diagnostic of Artwork Conservations by means of Sound Wave Excitation”, F. Vincitorio, A. Ramil, Ana J.López, E. Saavedra, A.Yáñez, Facultad Regional Paraná, Argentina
- “Comparative studies of principal vibration parameters of a building using an LDV, laser tilt and vibration sensors and piezo-electric accelerometers”, H.Passia, A.Staniek, A. Szade, Z.Motyka, W. Bochenek, C.Bartmanski, Central Mining Institute, Poland
- “Scanner of Dynamic Deflections (SCADD): a new approach for field data acquisition of the vibration of civil structures”, J.L. Fernández, R.Comesaña, C. Trillo, Á.F. Doval, J. L. Deán, University of Vigo, Spain
11.20 – 11.35  COFFEE BREAK
11.35 – 13.15  PARALLEL SESSIONS, SESSION 6: FULL-FIELD, ESPI AND HOLOGRAPHY  -  AULA MAGNA 
Chairman: Dr A.B. Stanbridge, Imperial College, London, UK
- “Video visualization of the dispersive behaviour of Rayleigh and Lamb wavetrains by double-pulsed TV holography”, J. L. Deán, C. Trillo, Á. F. Doval, J. L. Fernández, University of Vigo, Spain
- “Whole field out-of-plane vibration analysis with a HOE-based ESPI system”, E. Mihaylova, V. Bavigadda, R. Jallapuram, V.Toal, Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland
- “Digital holography for mechanical vibration measurements in rigid body displacement: elimination of the latter by means of a variable focal length adjustment”, C. Pérez-López, F. Mendoza Santoyo, D.Asael Gutiérrez Hernández, S. Muñoz Solis, CIO A.C., Mexico
- “Design and fabrication of holographic optical elements for applications in electronic speckle pattern interferometry and laser Doppler vibrometry”, V. Bavigadda, R. Jallapuram, E. Mihaylova, V.Toal, Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland
- "Rating of electronic speckle pattern interferometer by optical software", V. Abaskin, E. Achimova, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Italy
PARALLEL SESSIONS, SESSION 7: APPLICATIONS TO BIOLOGICAL AND CLINICAL SYSTEMSROOM 160/3
Chairman: Prof. W. Decraemer, University of Antwerp, Belgium
- “Scanning Laser Vibrometry and Luminol Photomicrography  to map Cavitational Activity around Ultrasonic Scalers”, B. Felver, D.C. King, S.C. Lea, G.J. Price, A.D. Walmsley, The University of Birmingham, UK
- “Detection of nonlinear distortions in the vibration of acoustically driven mechanical systems using heterodyne vibrometry”, J.R.M. Aerts, J.J.J Dirckx, R. Pintelon, University of Antwerp, Belgium
- “From Cardiac to Respiratory Rate, from Cardiac Sounds to Pulse Velocity: a Non Contact, Unified Approach for the Monitoring of Vital Signs by Means of Optical Vibrocardiography”, L. Scalise, M. De Melis, U. Morbiducci, P.Segers, E.P. Tomasini, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Italy
- “Underwater visualization of multi-input interleaved multisine wave fronts for ultrasonic testing of bones specimens using Laser Doppler Vibrometry”, R. Longo, J. Vanherzeele, S. Vanlanduit, P.Guillaume, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium
13.15 – 14.30 LUNCH
14.30 – 14.50 INVITED PAPER: "Applications of Laser Vibrometry to Rotorcraft Development: on-going projects at AgustaWestland in collaboration with Università Politecnica delle Marche", Dr A. Colombo, AgustaWestland, Italy - AULA MAGNA
14.50 - 16.10 SESSION 8: MODAL TESTING AND NVH I  -  AULA MAGNA
Chairman:Dr K. Bendel, Robert BOSCH GmbH, Germany
-“Vibro – acoustic characterization of flexible hose in CO2 car air conditioning systems”, F. Angelini, A. Bergami, M. Martarelli, E. P. Tomasini, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Italy
- “Spatial data reduction for laser vibrometry using advanced regressive Fourier series”, J. Vanherzeele, R. Longo, S. Vanlanduit and P. Guillaume, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium
- “Contact versus Non-contact measurement of a Large Composite Fuselage Panel”, M.Luczak, A. Vecchio, B. Peeters, E. Pierro, LMS International, Belgium
- “Identification of fully parameterized modal models using scanning laser Doppler vibrometer measurements”, P.Guillaume, J.Vanherzeele, S.Vanlanduit, R. Longo, K. Van Nieuwenhuyse, Vrije Universiteit Brussel 
16.10 - 16.30 COFFEE BREAK
16.30 – 17.30 SESSION 9: METROLOGY & CALIBRATION I - AULA MAGNA
Chairman: Dr H.-J- Von Martens, PTB, Germany
- “Estimation of Phase Shift Measurement Uncertainties in Interferometric Vibration Calibration”, C. S. Veldman , National Metrology Institute of South Africa, South Africa
- “Sources of Measurement Error in Laser Doppler Vibrometers and Proposal for Unified Specifications”, G. Siegmund, Polytec GmbH, Germany
- “Primary Laser Vibration Metrology: Evaluation of the Rocking Motion Impact in the Accuracy of Acceleration Measurements”, A. Cabral, M.I. Godinho, V.Oliveira, J.M. Rebordão, M.C.Nunes, NETI, Portugal
17.30 - 17.50 Overview of the 7th Framework Programme, APRE - Agency for the Promotion of European Research

FRIDAY -  20 June
 
09.00 – 11.00 SESSION 10: OPTICAL SENSORS, DEVICES & SYSTEMS II - AULA MAGNA
Chairman: Prof. K.M. Abramski, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland
- “Laser Vibrometry and the secret life of speckle patterns”, P.Martin, S. Rothberg, Loughborough University, UK
- “Retardation Effects in Laser-Doppler Measurements”, C.Rembe, Polytec GmbH, Germany
- “Self-Mixing Laser Diode Vibrometer for the Measurement of Differential Displacements”, G. Giuliani, M. Norgia, S. Donati, Universita' di Pavia, Italy 
- “Characterisation of a conventional optic fiber (monomode and multimode) and its use for the elaboration of a new vibration and sonor pressure detection system.”, N. Javahiraly, A. Lebrun, A. Chakari, University Louis Pasteur, France
- “A Low Cost, High Frequency, Plastic Optical Fiber Vibrometer”, M.Olivero, G.Perrone, A. Vallan, Politecnico di Torino, Italy
- “Apparent Nonlinear Effect of the Microscope on the Laser Doppler Vibrometer”, H. Sumali, M. S. Allen, Sandia National Laboratories, USA 
11.00 –11.15 COFFEE BREAK
11.15 – 12.00 SESSION 11: MODAL TESTING AND NVH II AULA MAGNA
Chairman:Prof. P. Guillaume, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium
- “Contour scanning laser vibrometry characterization of Caribbean steelpan”, T. J. Woods, P. F. O'Malley, J. F. Vignola, John A. Judge, J.Jarzynski, The Catholic University of America, USA
- “V-belts transverse vibration measurement by means of laser Doppler vibrometry”, A. Agnani, M.Martarelli, E.P. Tomasini, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Italy 
12.00 – 13.20 PARALLEL SESSION, SESSION 12: NDT, DIAGNOSTICS AND QUALITY CONTROL II - ROOM 160/3 
Chairman: Prof. E. Wagner, Fraunhofer IPM, Germany
-“Repeatability and reproducibility of characteristic features measured by laser Doppler vibrometry for on-line diagnostics”, G. Agostinelli, N. Paone, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Italy 
 - “Application of the spectral analysis of speckle dynamics in some problems of mechanics and not destroying control.”, A.P.Vladimirov, D.O.Popov, A.S Malygin, A.A.Rzhannikov, Russian Academy of Science, Russia
PARALLEL SESSION, SESSION 13: FIBER BRAGG GRATINGS AND FIBER SENSORS - AULA MAGNA
Chairman:  Prof. G. L. Rossi, Università di Perugia, Italy
- “Optical microphone with Fiber Bragg Grating and signal processing techniques”, D. Tosi, M. Olivero, G. Perrone, Politecnico di Torino, Italy
- “Fiber Bragg grating strain sensors for in situ analysis and monitoring of fiber-reinforced historic civil structures”, G. L. Rossi, E. Speranzini, Università di Perugia, Italy
- “Low-cost fiber Bragg grating-based static and dynamic strain system for structural monitoring”, D. Tosi, M. Olivero, G. Perrone, Politecnico di Torino, Italy
- “Characterisation of solid materials by a polarimetric fiber optic sensor”, N. Javahiraly, A. Chakari, University Louis Pasteur, France
13.20 – 14.30 LUNCH
14.30 – 15.50 SESSION 14: METROLOGY & CALIBRATION II  – AULA MAGNA
Chairman: Dr H.-J- Von Martens, PTB, Germany
- “Design of vibration and shock exciters  for calibrations by laser interferometry “, H.Nicklich, M. Brucke, H.-J. von Martens, PTB, Germany
- “Effect of demodulator to laser vibrometer calibration”, A. Oota, T. Usuda, T. Ishigami, H. Nozato, Y. Hino, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan
- “Calibration of laser vibrometers at frequencies up to 100 kHz and higher”, G.Silva Pineda, H.J. von Martens, S. Rojas , A. Ruiz, L. Muñiz, CENAM, Mexico
- “Interferometric evaluation of the sensitivity of accelerometers to differential heating”, G. P. Ripper, R. S. Dias, G. A. Garcia, INMETRO, Brasil 
15.50 – 16.00 Concluding remarks