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The European transonic wind-tunnel ETW: A cryogenic solution

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

J. P. Hartzuiker
J. P. Hartzuiker*
Affiliation:
Technical Group, European Transonic Wind-tunnel
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Extract

The history of the European Transonic Wind-tunnel is briefly described.

After a discussion of the tunnel specifications and performance, a general description of the facility is provided.

The results of an investigation into the expected future use of the tunnel are summarised.

Information on the pilot tunnel PETW is presented, as well as some results on flow quality obtained in an aerodynamic test rig.

Finally, some reference is made to a supporting programme on cryogenic technology.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 88 , Issue 879 , November 1984 , pp. 379 - 394
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1984 

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