About Wind Tunnel Testing Services
Wind tunnel testing services provide test facilities and technical staff for aerodynamic testing. Tests may be performed on prototype aircraft, helicopters, trains, cars, or buildings. Wind tunnel testing services also perform general research and development (R&D) involving aerodynamics and aeromechanics. A wind tunnel is a tube-shaped or tunnel-like chamber that contains a test platform and a large fan. The fan blows a steady stream of air through the chamber in order to determine the effects of wind pressure on the test object, which remains fixed to the platform. Aerodynamics, the study of how air flows around an object, enables wind tunnel testing services to predict the effects of lift, drag, weight, and thrust. Lift is a measure of the aerodynamic force on an object perpendicular to the direction of the air flow. Drag is the aerodynamic force parallel to the relative airflow. Weight is the force due to gravity. Thrust is the forced generated by an object, such as an engine, under test.
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CAD/CAM Monthly CFdesign v8.0 turns your MCAD work station into a fully interactive flow bench, thermal test rig, and wind tunnel. |
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November 9, 2006 | Machine Design Credit Suisse, a leading global investment banking and financial services firm was recognized by State and City officials for installing New York |
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Leveling the playing field | Machine Design So we'll spend most of the first testing week trying to remove down-force and drag to increase lap speed." That's not as easy as it sounds, he |
