Tracker Open Source Physics
winget install --id=OpenSourcePhysics.Tracker -e Tracker is an image and video analysis package and modeling tool that is built upon the Open Source Physics Java code library. Features include object tracking with position, velocity and acceleration overlays and graphs, special effect filters, multiple reference frames, calibration points and line profiles for analysis of spectra and interference patterns. It is designed to be used in introductory college physics labs and lectures. Tracker can overlay simple dynamic particle models on a video clip. In a typical video modeling experiment students capture and open a digital video file, calibrate the scale, and define appropriate coordinate axes just as for traditional video analysis. But instead of tracking objects with the mouse, students define theoretical force expressions and initial conditions for a dynamic model simulation that synchronizes with and draws itself on the video. The behavior of the model is thus compared directly with that of the real-world motion. Tracker uses the Open Source Physics code library so sophisticated models are possible. Video modeling offers advantages over both traditional video analysis and simulation-only modeling.
Tracker is a video analysis and modeling tool designed to help students model and analyze the motion of objects in videos. By overlaying simple dynamical models directly onto videos, users can observe how well a model aligns with real-world motion. Additionally, Tracker enables the analysis of interference patterns and spectra, making it a versatile tool for scientific exploration.
Key Features:
- Video Analysis: Capture and analyze object motion in video files.
- Model Overlay: Overlay dynamical models to compare theoretical predictions with observed data.
- Interference Patterns and Spectra Analysis: Investigate wave phenomena such as interference and diffraction.
- Built-in Library of Models: Access a range of predefined models for various physical systems.
Audience & Benefit: Ideal for physics and engineering students, educators, and researchers seeking hands-on learning and deeper understanding of motion dynamics. Tracker provides a practical approach to analyzing real-world phenomena through video analysis and modeling, fostering critical thinking and scientific inquiry.
Tracker can be installed via winget, ensuring seamless integration into your workflow.