AeroRocket Subsonic Wind Tunnel Course

How to Use the AeroRocket Subsonic Wind Tunnel ($50.00)
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HTV-3X in the AeroRocket wind tunnel at 15 degrees AOA
 

WindTunnelCourse illustrates step-by-step how to compute aerodynamic coefficients like CD, CL, L/D, XCP, Cn, Ca, Cm, Cna and CMa from voltages generated by the Force Measurement System's DRAG and LIFT load cells. Also, detailed mechanical drawings, wind tunnel test procedures and description of various wind tunnel components not previously described by the WindTunnelPlans.pdf file is provided. In addition, a QuickTime video describing the AeroRocket subsonic wind tunnel in more detail is provided as part of the package. The following provides a very brief description of what is included in the WindTunnelCourse.zip download.
 

WindTunnelCourse.pdf (2.0MB), 24pages
1.   Wind Tunnel Description
2.   Drag and Lift Measurement
3.   Center of Pressure (XCP) Measurement
          Mechanical design of the Force Measurement System
          Procedure for measuring center of pressure location
          Description of the AeroRocket Minimum Friction Caliper for measuring center of pressure location
4.   Force Measurement System
          Sample methods to compute lift and drag coefficients
5.   Wind Tunnel Calibration
          Using a circular plate to determine wind tunnel accuracy
6.   Mounting Wind Tunnel Models on Stings
7.   General Procedure for Measuring Drag and Lift
8.   Discussion of Laminar Flow
9.   Pitot Tube and Velocity Measurement
10. Wind Tunnel Experiments
          Drag Measurements
          Flow Visualization
          Lift Slope Coefficient Measurements
11. Appendix of Information
          Force Measurement System Free Body Diagram

          CP Location Low Friction Caliper construction details
          Force Measurement System Free Body Analysis Used to Determine Drag (CD) and Lift (CL) Coefficients
          X-30 NASP AeroRocket Wind Tunnel Test Results. Includes CD, CL, L/D, XCP, Cn, Ca, Cm, Cna, CMa
          Smoke Visualization Wind Tunnel Testing. Complete description and dimensions of the system
          Testing the HTV-3X in the AeroRocket wind tunnel
          Testing Models Using a Rear-Mounted Sting

WindTunnelPlans.pdf, Latest version of the AeroRocket wind tunnel plans (552KB), 19 pages
 

AeroTunnelMovie.mov, QuickTime video (2 minutes) describing the AeroRocket wind tunnel (1.6MB)
          Requires QuickTime from Apple Computer and works on PC and Mac computers.