Professor Tim McIntyre
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Tim McIntyre

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Background

Professor McIntyre develops and applies advanced imaging techniques to study flow environments. He conducts research within the Centre for Hypersonics where he implements a range of interferometric, spectroscopic and imaging techniques to probe the harsh environment generated in ground-based hypersonic facilities. He also has interests in the development of laser-based imaging methods in the field of Biophotonics including differential interference contrast microscopy and super-resolution coherent anti-Stokes Raman spectroscopy.

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Fields of research

Engineering Physical Sciences

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), Australian National University
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Australian National University
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Computing, University of Southern Queensland

Research interests

  • Development of advanced optical diagnostics for high enthalpy flows in superorbital expansion tubes.

    We develop and apply optical imaging and measurement techniques to characterise high temperature hypersonic flow. This is a particularly challenging and unique environment in which to make such measurements due to its short duration (~ 50 ms), high temperature (~10,000 K) and low density. We make use of spectroscopic, interferometric and fluorescence approaches in order to obtain measurements that can be develop our understanding of these flows and for use in comparing with advanced numerical simulations.

  • Use of super-orbital expansion tubes for the experimental study of high enthalpy reacting flows

    Vehicles entering a planetary atmospheres at hypersonic speeds generate gas flows that are characterised by high temperatures leading to chemical and thermal non-equilibrium. Ground-based facilities allow us to generate and study such flows. We conduct tests over various shaped bodies in test gases including air, carbon-dioxide and hydrogen/neon. Along with flow visualisation we conduct measurements to determine heating of the surface of the vehicle due to convective and radiative processes.

  • Laser based imaging and measurement of supersonic combusting flows in a shock tunnel.

    Supersonic combustion ramjet engines offer the ability of low cost delivery of payloads to space. In the longer term they may also lead to hypersonic flight lowering travel times around the globe. However the mixing and combustion processes in such engines are still not well understood. We use optical techniques, including laser induced fluorescence, to observe and measure the flow species in order to develop our understanding and to ultimately improve the engine design.

Search Professor Tim McIntyre’s works on UQ eSpace

225 works between 1986 and 2025
All (225) Journal Article (83) Book Chapter (1) Conference Publication (140) Other Outputs (1)

201 - 220 of 225 works

2000

Journal Article

High-enthalpy expansion tube experiments with gas injection

Sasoh, A, Morgan, RG, Littleton, BN, McIntyre, TJ and Bishop, AI (2000). High-enthalpy expansion tube experiments with gas injection. AIAA Journal, 38 (12), 2253-2259. doi: 10.2514/2.916

High-enthalpy expansion tube experiments with gas injection

2000

Conference Publication

Two-wavelength holographic interferometry as a diagnostic tool for ionising flows

McIntyre, T. J., Bishop, A. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (2000). Two-wavelength holographic interferometry as a diagnostic tool for ionising flows. 9th International Symposium on Flow Visualization, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland, 22-25 August, 2000. UK: Prof I. Grant & Prof. G. M. Carlomagno.

Two-wavelength holographic interferometry as a diagnostic tool for ionising flows

1999

Conference Publication

Upstream porthole injection in a 2-D scramjet model

Gardner, A., Paull, A. and McIntyre, T. J. (1999). Upstream porthole injection in a 2-D scramjet model. 22nd International Symposium on Shock Waves, Imperial College, London, UK, 18-23 July, 1999. Southampton, UK: University of Southampton.

Upstream porthole injection in a 2-D scramjet model

1999

Conference Publication

Experimental and numerical studies of super-orbital ionizing flows

Mcintyre, T. J., Jacobs, P. A., Bishop, A. and Boyce, R. (1999). Experimental and numerical studies of super-orbital ionizing flows. 22nd International Symposium on Shock Waves, Imperial College, London, 18-23 July, 1999. London: University of Southampton.

Experimental and numerical studies of super-orbital ionizing flows

1999

Conference Publication

Near-resonant holographic interferometry measurements in high temperature environments

Bishop, A., Littleton, B., Mcintyre, T. J. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (1999). Near-resonant holographic interferometry measurements in high temperature environments. Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference 1999, Baltimore, USA, 23-28 May, 1999. USA: Optical Society of America, American Physical Society. doi: 10.1109/cleo.1999.833948

Near-resonant holographic interferometry measurements in high temperature environments

1999

Conference Publication

Simulation of ablative mixing layers in superorbital flows

Morgan, R. G., Sasoh, A., Littleton, B., Bishop, A., McIntyre, T. J., Hoogland, J. and Gardner, A. (1999). Simulation of ablative mixing layers in superorbital flows. 22nd International Symposium on Shock Waves, Imperial College, London, UK, 18-23 July, 1999. Southampton, UK: University of Southampton.

Simulation of ablative mixing layers in superorbital flows

1999

Conference Publication

Single wavelength phase-shifting holographic interferometry

Andruczyk, D. E., Bishop, A., Mcintyre, T. J., Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. and Vakata, S. F. (1999). Single wavelength phase-shifting holographic interferometry. Second Australian Conference on Laser Diagnostic in Fluid Mechanics and Combustion, Monash Univ., Vic., 9-10 December, 1999. Caufileld East, Aust.: Monash Univ..

Single wavelength phase-shifting holographic interferometry

1999

Conference Publication

Near-resonant holographic interferometry measurements in high-temperature environments

Bishop, A. I., Littleton, B. N., McIntyre, T. J. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (1999). Near-resonant holographic interferometry measurements in high-temperature environments. IQEC 1999, International Quantum Electronics Conference, Baltimore, MD, United States, 23-28 May 1999.

Near-resonant holographic interferometry measurements in high-temperature environments

1999

Conference Publication

Ionisation in hypervelocity flows

Herbrig, H. H., Morgan, R. G., Littleton, B. and McIntyre, T. J. (1999). Ionisation in hypervelocity flows. 22nd International Symposium on Shock Waves, Imperial College, London, UK, 18-23 July, 1999. Southampton, UK: University of Southampton.

Ionisation in hypervelocity flows

1999

Conference Publication

Near-resonant holographic interferometry in a super orbital expansion tube

Bishop, A., Littleton, B., Mcintyre, T. J. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (1999). Near-resonant holographic interferometry in a super orbital expansion tube. 2nd International Symposium on Shock Waves, Imperial College, 18-23 July, 1999. London: ISSW.

Near-resonant holographic interferometry in a super orbital expansion tube

1998

Journal Article

PLIF thermometry in shock tunnel flows using a Raman-shifted tunable excimer laser

Palma, PC, McIntyre, TJ and Houwing, AFP (1998). PLIF thermometry in shock tunnel flows using a Raman-shifted tunable excimer laser. Shock Waves, 8 (5), 275-284. doi: 10.1007/s001930050120

PLIF thermometry in shock tunnel flows using a Raman-shifted tunable excimer laser

1998

Journal Article

Emission and holographic interferometry measurements in a superorbital expansion tube

McIntyre, TJ, Bishop, AI, Thomas, AM, Wegener, MJ and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H (1998). Emission and holographic interferometry measurements in a superorbital expansion tube. Aiaa Journal, 36 (6), 1049-1054. doi: 10.2514/2.478

Emission and holographic interferometry measurements in a superorbital expansion tube

1998

Conference Publication

Ionization measurements in a super-orbital expansion tube

McIntyre, T. J., Bishop, A. I., Thomas, A. M., Sasoh, A. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (1998). Ionization measurements in a super-orbital expansion tube. 20th AIAA Advanced Measurement and Ground Testing Technology Conference, Albuquerque, NM United States, 15 - 18 June 1998. Reston, VA United States: AIAA. doi: 10.2514/6.1998-2772

Ionization measurements in a super-orbital expansion tube

1998

Journal Article

Velocimetry and thermometry of supersonic flow around a cylindrical body

Barker, PF, Thomas, AM, McIntyre, TJ and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H (1998). Velocimetry and thermometry of supersonic flow around a cylindrical body. Aiaa Journal, 36 (6), 1055-1060. doi: 10.2514/2.479

Velocimetry and thermometry of supersonic flow around a cylindrical body

1997

Journal Article

Simultaneous two-wavelength holographic interferometry in a superorbital expansion tube facility

McIntyre, Timothy J., Wegener, Margaret J., Bishop, Alexis I. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, Halina (1997). Simultaneous two-wavelength holographic interferometry in a superorbital expansion tube facility. Applied Optics, 36 (31), 8128-8134. doi: 10.1364/AO.36.008128

Simultaneous two-wavelength holographic interferometry in a superorbital expansion tube facility

1997

Journal Article

Optical and pressure measurements in shock tunnel testing of a model scramjet combustor

McIntyre, TJ, Houwing, AFP, Palma, PC, Rabbath, PAB and Fox, JS (1997). Optical and pressure measurements in shock tunnel testing of a model scramjet combustor. Journal of Propulsion and Power, 13 (3), 388-394. doi: 10.2514/2.5196

Optical and pressure measurements in shock tunnel testing of a model scramjet combustor

1997

Conference Publication

LEI velocimetry and PLIF thermometry of supersonic flow around a cylindrical body

Barker, Peter, Thomas, Amberyn, McIntyre, Tim and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, Halina (1997). LEI velocimetry and PLIF thermometry of supersonic flow around a cylindrical body. 35th AAIA, Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit, Reno, NV, United States, 6-9 January 1997. Reston, VA, United States: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. doi: 10.2514/6.1997-496

LEI velocimetry and PLIF thermometry of supersonic flow around a cylindrical body

1996

Journal Article

Visualization and analysis of bow shocks in a superorbital expansion tube

Wegener, M, McIntyre, T, Stalker, R and Morgan, R (1996). Visualization and analysis of bow shocks in a superorbital expansion tube. Aiaa Journal, 34 (10), 2200-2202. doi: 10.2514/3.13376

Visualization and analysis of bow shocks in a superorbital expansion tube

1996

Conference Publication

Holographic interferometry of superorbital test flows

Wegener, Margaret, Bishop, Alexis, McIntyre, Tim and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, Halina (1996). Holographic interferometry of superorbital test flows. Proceedings of the 1996 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe, CLEO/Europe, Hamburg, Germany, 8 - 13 September 1996. Piscataway, NJ United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

Holographic interferometry of superorbital test flows

1996

Conference Publication

Optical diagnostic methods for superorbital test facilities

Barker, P., Wegener, M., McIntyre, T. J. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (1996). Optical diagnostic methods for superorbital test facilities. Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics CLEO'96, Anaheim, CA United States, 2-7 June 1996. IEEE.

Optical diagnostic methods for superorbital test facilities

Current funding

  • 2025 - 2027
    Effect of Magnetic Field Deflection on Magnetohydrodynamic Heat Shield
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2025
    Magnetohydrodynamic Aerobraking for Spacecraft Entry to Earth's Atmosphere
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2024
    Radiation reconstruction for ExoMars capsule flowfield
    AEDS Sarl
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2023
    Non-equilibrium reacting shock layers
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2022
    Study of Non-Equilibrium Wakes Model
    United States Asian Office of Aerospace Research and Development
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Optical Equipment for Advanced Thermofluid Measurements
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2024
    Hypersonic Science and Enabling Technologies - General Support
    Commonwealth Defence Science and Technology Group
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2019
    Experimental Studies of High-Speed Flows
    National University of Singapore Research Collaboration Agreement
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2019
    Ethylene Fuelled Axisymmetric Scramjet Testing
    Commonwealth Defence Science and Technology Group
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2019
    Rapidly expanding non equilibrium hypersonic flow
    United States Asian Office of Aerospace Research and Development
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    Optical diagnostics for the investigation of high-speed energetic processes (ARC LIEF project administered by The University of New South Wales)
    University of New South Wales
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    Dynamic, Interactive simulations for enhancing student learning
    Technology-Enhanced Learning Grants
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2018
    For the development of online physics simulations and modules that motivate students to learn in their own time and place (AAUT COCSL Award)
    AAUT Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2018
    Radiation and Ablation in Rapidly Expanding Flows
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2017
    Ablation radiation couple
    Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2014
    Ablative thermal protection systems
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2012
    Infrastructure for hypersonic laboratories
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2012
    Hypervelocity re-entry
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Radiation measurements in simulated ablation layers
    United States Asian Office of Aerospace Research and Development
    Open grant
  • 2009
    Combustion scaling laws and inlet starting for Mach 8 inlet-injection radical-farming scramjets
    United States Asian Office of Aerospace Research and Development
    Open grant
  • 2009
    Ensuring a world-class hypersonic shock tunnel for maintaining world-leading hypersonic R&D
    UQ School/Centre Co-Funding
    Open grant
  • 2008
    Instrumentation Facility for Hypersonic Heat Transfer Measurements
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2008
    Teaching Physics using virtual reality
    Carrick Competitive Grants
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2009
    Radiating hypersonic flows
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2008
    Mach 10 Hydrogen fuelled scramjet development
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2001
    X2 Expansion Tube Testing
    California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2002
    Calibration and performance optimisation of superorbital expansion tubes
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2002
    Optical investigation of combustion in an upstream-injected supersonic-combustion ramjet
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2001
    Blunt Body Aerodynamics in Superorbital Flows
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant
  • 1997
    Kinetic Limited Combustion in a Scramjet
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1997
    Near-resonant holographic interferometry for enhanced flow visualisation and impurity measurements in a superorbital facility
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1996
    Yelocity measurements in high enthalpy facilities by laser-induced stimulated emission and flurescence
    University of Queensland New Staff Research Grant
    Open grant

Availability

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Available projects

  • Optical imaging and measurement of hypersonic flow

    Opportunities exist for developing and applying advanced optical techniques in the fields of spectroscopy, interferometry and fluorescence. Students with a strong background and interest in the application of these or related optical or laser-based techniques to hypersonic flow should contact Professor McIntyre (t.mcintyre@uq.edu.au) for details of specific projects.

Supervision history

Current supervision

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Professor Tim McIntyre directly for media enquiries about:

  • Combusting flows - physics
  • Hypersonic flows
  • Hypersonics
  • Imaging - laser
  • Laser imaging

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