A need has arisen for a new wind tunnel facility with unique capabilities for testing propulsion systems and for conducting research in adverse weather conditions. New propulsion system concepts, new aircraft configurations with an unprecedented degree of propulsion system/aircraft integration, and requirements for aircraft operation in adverse weather dictate the need for a new test facility. Required capabilities include simulation of both altitude pressure and temperature, large size, full subsonic speed range, propulsion system operation, and weather simulation (i.e., icing, heavy rain). A cost effective rehabilitation of the NASA Lewis Research Center's Altitude Wind Tunnel (AWT) will provide a facility with all these capabilities.


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    Title :

    Altitude Wind Tunnel (AWT): A Unique Facility for Propulsion System and Adverse Weather Testing


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    Publication date :

    1985


    Size :

    21 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English