Carderock Subsonic Wind Tunnel
From Open Energy Information
| Basic Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Overseeing Organization | Naval Surface Warfare Center (Carderock) |
| Hydrodynamic Testing Facility Type | Tunnel |
| Testing Capability Type | Device and Array |
| Testing Capability | Components, Power Take-Off |
| Length(m) | 4.3 |
| Beam(m) | 3 |
| Depth(m) | 2.4 |
| Water Type | Freshwater |
| Special Physical Features | The Subsonic Wind Tunnel is a continuous flow, closed-circuit facility with a closed jet test section. Test models may be supported by strut mounts using the external balance or by sting mounts using any of a wide selection of internal strain gauge balances. Adjustable surface planes are available for simulation of ground or water surfaces. Full-width floor and ceiling turntables provide additional flexibility in model mounting and manipulation. |
| Participation in TEAMER | |
| TEAMER Facility | No
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| Towing Capabilities | |
| Towing Capabilities | None
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| Wavemaking Capabilities | |
| Wavemaking Capabilities | None
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| Channel/Tunnel/Flume | |
| Channel/Tunnel/Flume | Yes |
| Velocity(m/s) | 83.8 |
| Recirculating | Yes |
| Wind Capabilities | |
| Wind Capabilities | None
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| Control and Data Acquisition | |
| Cameras | None
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| Data Generation Capability | |
| Real-Time | No
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| Test Services | |
| Special Characteristics | |
| Special Characteristics | None
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