CALF/JAST X-32 testing in 80x120 wind tunnel.

The 80x120 wind tunnel was used to test the Fruehauf truck and trailer’s drag and fuel efficiency with the long-range laser doppler velocimeter.

NASA Ames Wind Tunnel Operations Division

NASA’s Ames Research Center is pleased to offer the services of three premier wind tunnel facilities with a broad range of proven testing capabilities to customers from industry, DOD, other government agencies and academia. Recent facility modernization efforts have also resulted in significant improvements to systems directly affecting both data quality and testing productivity.

Facilities and business practices are just part of the equation, however; skilled people create the difference that makes the testing services a comprehensive and best-value solution. The professional facility teams are available to actively participate in test definition, data analysis, and/or flow visualization coordination, implementation and interpretation.

Customers of Ames wind tunnels also have available a host of NASA’s technical and analytical capabilities, including engineering, fabrication, CFD support and consulting and troubleshooting with aerodynamic and acoustic experts. More information about these services is available upon request. The Ames Wind Tunnel Operations Division welcomes all inquiries regarding potential tests in the facilities. Initial contact should be made as early as possible so that a place can be assured on the schedule, and all long-lead items such as hardware design and fabrication can be accomplished. It is best if this initial contact can be made at least seven months before the desired test time. All that is necessary is to fill out a test request form. After review by the Ames Wind Tunnel staff, a test request meeting may be scheduled for further mutual discussion.

The objective is to assure that all customers meet their schedule milestones and leave satisfied with their results and overall testing experience. The wish is to welcome customers back to Ames Research Center to continue sharing in the excitement and challenge of ground-based testing.

For more information please visit the NASA Ames wind tunnels Web site at
http://windtunnels.arc.nasa.gov.

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