The Walter H. Beech Memorial Wind Tunnel is the landmark facility of the Aerodynamic Laboratories of the National Institute for Aviation research on the campus of Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas. It was built during the winter of 1947-48 as a response to the need for aerodynamic research needed to support the booming aircraft companies in the Wichita area. Although properly maintained and improved over the years, the technology employed in the tunnel and its equipment were beginning to become dated and not useful to its clientele, which includes commercial, industrial, and academic interests. At the request of industry, federal, state, and local officials and in conjunction with Wichita State University and the National Institute for Aviation Research representatives, a request was made for federally-appropriated funds through the Federal Aviation Administration and State of Kansas bond sales to fund a major upgrade and modernization of the Walter H. Beech Memorial Wind Tunnel. The facility was in dire need of a major upgrade and modernization if it was to continue its place in providing necessary aeronautical research to the aviation community in Wichita and beyond.
Upgrade and Modernization of the Walter H. Beech Memorial Wind Tunnel. Final Report
2005
25 pages
Report
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