Wind Engineering and Experimental Aerodynamics
Contact:
WEEA Program
Aerospace Eng. Dept
2271 Howe Hall, Rm 1200
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2271 U.S.A.
Wind Tunnel Test Facilities
Bill James Wind Tunnel
Open circuit tunnel for aerodynamic testing (3.0 ft wide by 2.5 ft high section) with 180 mph wind speed capability.
Closed Circuit Wind Tunnel
1 ft. by 1 ft. closed circuit tunnel for aerodynamic testing (1 ft wide by 1 ft high section) with 150 mph wind speed capability (in operation; see next figure).
Flow Visualization Wind Tunnel
A smoke visualization tunnel with a 2D section for flow visualization.
