Low-Speed, Low-Turbulence Subsonic Wind Tunnel
The Low-Speed, Low-Turbulence Wind Tunnel is a closed-throat, single-return, atmospheric tunnel. The test section is 39.9 in. (101.3 cm) high by 58.1 in. (147.6 cm) wide. Electrically actuated turntables provide positioning and attachment for the two-dimensional models, while a six-component strain-gage balance facilitates the mounting and measurement on three-dimensional models. The turbulence intensity in the test section is approximately 0.05 percent at 150 ft/sec (46 m/s). Its outstanding flow quality and data-acquisition system allows one to obtain high-quality, reliable aerodynamic data on airfoils, aircraft, wind turbines, and so forth.
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Tunnel Features:
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Closed-return tunnel: 75' x 25' (24m x 8m)
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Closed-throat test section: 3.25' x 5' (0.99m x 1.52m)
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Speeds: up to 200 feet per second (64 m/s)
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Low turbulence intensity: <0.045%
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Reynolds-number range: <50,000−3x106
PSU Faculty Contact(s):
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Mark Maughmer
Professor
Aerospace Engineering
Office: 233F Hammond Building
Phone: 814-863-4485
Aerodynamics, aircraft design, aircraft stability and control.
Richard Auhl
Assistant Research Professor
226 Hammond Building
814-777-5381
