This thesis presents the theoretical basis for the design of a non-rotating strain gage type vorticity meter. Calibration results for a partially instrumented meter are presented and these seem to be in good agreement with the theory, although the calibration technique needs to be improved. The concept of a non-rotating vorticity probe has been demonstrated to be feasible and further development should produce an instrument valuable for rapid mapping of extensive flow fields. Vorticity meter fabrication techniques are presented in some detail in the appendix.