Abstract: This disclosure describes a system and a method of extracting kinematic data, the method of extracting kinematic data, the method includes the steps of positioning a camera so that a test component is in a video frame; recording the test component using the camera while the test component is operating to generate video data; measuring kinematic values of a reference component; defining a search region in the video data encompassing an area of the test component; analyzing the measured kinematic values of the reference component; calculating, based on the analyzed kinematic values of the reference component, kinematic values of the test component; and generating an output file containing the calculated kinematic values of the test component.

Abstract: Generally, example systems and methods for measuring aeration level of a liquid may involve measuring the pressure at two points in the liquid reservoir. The aeration level of the liquid in the liquid reservoir may be calculated based on the pressure differential between the two points in the liquid reservoir. Optionally, the aeration level of the liquid may be compared to a threshold value of the liquid aeration level, and a machine action may be commanded if the aeration level exceeds the threshold value. Example machine actions may include warning the operator. In addition, data relating to the level of aeration of the liquid may be stored, along with other machine parameters, and the data correlated for analysis and machine diagnostics.