#WIND TUNNEL SIMULATOR#

The user is able to insert objects into the windtunnel and view a (very) rough simulation of the wind flowing around it.

#WIND TUNNEL SIMULATOR#

A 3D wind tunnel simulator created in 2008 by a group of COMP314 students at The University of Waikato. See the Open Circuit Wind Tunnels Brochure. A 3D wind tunnel simulator created in 2008 by a group of undergrads. Also, sufficient space is provided within the wind tunnel framework to fit an additional two screens at a later date should the customer need extremely smooth flow for sensitive experiments. Turbulence-reducing ScreensĪll AEROLAB tunnels are supplied with two stainless steel turbulence-reducing screens. Every AEROLAB wind tunnel is supplied with a high quality, aluminum, high-aspect-ratio honeycomb flow straightener. To straighten incoming airflow, a “honeycomb” of long narrow tubes is employed. Although any contraction ratio is possible, 9:1 is a good compromise between physical size and test section turbulence levels.ĪEROLAB uses either a fifth or a ninth-order polynomial to define a smooth transition between the tunnel inlet and the test section entrance. Aerodynamicist use the term “contraction ratio” to refer to the inlet-to-outlet area ratio. The contraction is the bell-shaped inlet. Turbulence Level – typically less than 0.25% (depending upon laboratory conditions).

Start a conversation with one of our engineers for more information and to obtain a quotation, be sure to include any requirements (size, speed, shape). Rather, air is drawn in from the laboratory environment, passes through the test section and is returned back to the lab through the tunnel exhaust.ĪEROLAB has made open circuit wind tunnels for many past customers who had special needs, such as low ceilings, limited access (small doorways) and obstacles such as building columns and overhead ducting.ĪEROLAB offers cost effective tunnels in a variety of standard sizes:ĪEROLAB also specializes in producing custom wind tunnels with experience producing tunnels with test section sizes in excess of 40×40 inches, AEROLAB is prepared for your design requirements.

Open circuit wind tunnels do not directly re-circulate air. Because each AEROLAB open circuit wind tunnel is individually designed, one can be made to meet your exact requirements.

Wind tunnel