How much does wind tunnel testing cost?

Wind Tunnel Testing

What are the speeds for testing wind tunnels?

Wind tunnels move air at different speeds. Some are best for testing objects at less than 200 miles per hour. Others move air at more than five times the speed of sound (about 4,000 mph). Many wind tunnels use fans to speed up the air.

Does UCSD have a wind tunnel?

The facility is now known as the San Diego Air & Space Technology Center Wind Tunnel, creating another first in the Museum’s unique history. …

Where is the high speed wind tunnel in Dallas?

The services of the high-speed wind tunnel are available to the commercial aircraft industry, educational institutions, military and other government agencies requiring ontrolled high speedc (nominally M = 0.3 to 4.8) wind tunnel testing conditions. The facility is physically located at 9301 Skyline Road in Dallas, Texas.

Why do we need a high speed wind tunnel?

Information for planning and scheduling testing is also included. The services of the high-speed wind tunnel are available to the commercial aircraft industry, educational institutions, military and other government agencies requiring ontrolled high speedc (nominally M = 0.3 to 4.8) wind tunnel testing conditions.

Which is the only independently owned wind tunnel in North America?

Transportation testing and design services featuring a full-scale crash lab, sled testing, tire performance testing, crash equipment design and fabrication, and more. Calspan customers enjoy the freedom and flexibility of testing in North America’s only independently-owned and operated wind tunnel.

How many test cells are in a wind tunnel?

Vertically arranged closed circuit wind tunnel with two test sections: one atmospheric (max speed 16 m/s), one aeronautical (max speed 55 m/s) with possibility to test with open / closed jet. Four test cells: 1 & 2 demolished; 3 & 4 active. Cell 3 has icing capabilities