PIRA 1D15.10 Velocity, Position, and Aceleration: Ultrasonic
Detector and Students
Photo shows demonstration used by the University of Texas at Austin.
Instructions / Notes:
- Demonstration as shown requires the use of the lectern computer, ultrasonic
detector and Pasco software.
- Important Note: Faculty member should be familiar with the operation
of lectern computer and this piece of software. Not recommended for use with
ClassTalk.
- The software in the classroom is already properly configured and initialized for the ultrasonic
detector.
- The faculty member starts the range finder by clicking once on the appropriate start icon.
- At this time, , a student volunteer paces only about 4 meters and then turns around to walk
back towards the lectern.
- Ultrasonic detector needs to be stopped before student reaches the lectern.
Practice Makes Perfect: Faculty members need to come by the demo office at least 30
minutes before the start of class to practice using
the software in our back prep room. Keep in mind once the bell rings for the class break, the demo
office staff are more than busy with their other duties.