Description of wind tunnel built under supervision of T. von KARMAN and J. MARKHAM, which can produce wind velocities in 700-mph range through 12-ft wide test section; power to drive 24-ft diam fan is supplied by Westinghouse 18,000-hp synchronous electric motor. (see also Can Aviation v 17 n 7 July 1944 p 48-9; Elec Contracting v 43 n 10 Oct 1944 p 56-7; Engineering v 158 n 4107 Sept 29 1944 p 241-2, 250; Heating and Vent v 41 n 7 July 1944 p 52-4; Power v 88 n 7 July 1944 p 461-2; Western Construction News v 19 n 8 Aug 1944 p 79-82; Automotive and Aviation Industries v 90 n 10 May 15 1944 p 18-9, 114)


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    Title :

    Allen memorial wind tunnel


    Additional title:

    Aero Digest


    Published in:

    Aero Digest ; 45 , n 3


    Publication date :

    1944


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


    Allen memorial wind tunnel

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1944


    Allen memorial wind tunnel

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1944


    Allen memorial wind tunnel

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1944


    Allen memorial wind tunnel

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1944


    Allen memorial wind tunnel

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1944