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Improving Large-Scale Testing Capability by Modifying the 40- by 80-ft Wind TunnelInteragency studies conducted during the last several years have indicated the need to Improve full-scale testing capabilities. The studies showed that the most effective trade between test capability and facility cost was provided by re-powering the existing Ames Research Center 40- by 80-ft Wind Tunnel to Increase the maximum speed from about 100 m/s (200 knots) lo about 150 m/s (300 knots) and by adding a new 24- by 37-m (80- by 120-ft) test section powered for about a 50-m/s (100-knot) maximum speed. This paper reviews the design of the facility, a few or its capabilities, and some of its unique features.
Document ID
19990026257
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Mort, Kenneth W. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA United States)
Soderman, Paul T. (Army Aviation Research and Development Command Moffett Field, CA United States)
Eckert, William T. (Army Aviation Research and Development Command Moffett Field, CA United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1979
Publication Information
Publication: Journal Of Aircraft
Publisher: American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Volume: 16
Issue: 8
Subject Category
Research And Support Facilities (Air)
Report/Patent Number
AIAA Paper 77-587R
Meeting Information
Meeting: V/STOL
Location: Moffett Field, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: June 6, 1977
End Date: June 8, 1977
Sponsors: NASA Ames Research Center, American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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