The primary distinction lies in the frame of reference and data resolution. PIV (Particle Image Velocimetry) is an Eulerian method that calculates the average velocity of particle groups within a small interrogation window. In contrast, PTV (Particle Tracking Velocimetry) is a Lagrangian approach that tracks the precise trajectory of individual particles.
While PTV was traditionally limited to low-seeding densities, our advanced algorithms, powered by Revealer high-speed imaging, allow for accurate tracking in higher-density fields. This provides researchers with more detailed velocity vectors and acceleration data that PIV might smooth over.