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Applied Aerodynamics Laboratory

Advanced Wind Tunnel

Faculty Description and Instrumentation

The Advanced Design Wind Tunnel (ADWT) is a closed loop wind tunnel capable of a test section airspeed of 250 fps.

The control room for the ADWT

The fan section of the ADWT is driven by a 125 hp electric motor.

Sting mounted model during a hotwire wake survey.