Abstract
Stereoscopic imaging and reconstruction technique is introduced to reconstruct the flame structures that are subject to acoustic excitation. The laminar diffusion flame under investigation was created in a cylindrical tube and excited by a loudspeaker. Stereo images were taken at a shutter speed of 1/10000th second using a ‘stereo camera’ and the depth cue of the flame structures along the camera viewing direction were then computed using machine vision methodology. By visualizing the computed three-dimensional flame models, as well as judging the corresponding attribute such as surface gradient, the understanding of the flame and acoustic wave interaction could be improved.