Results for tag: "Wind Tunnel"

Wind tunnels are an essential tool in the commercial aerospace industry, used to test the aerodynamic performance of aircraft and other aerospace components. They are used to measure the lift, drag, and other forces that act on an aircraft in flight, as well as the stability and control characteristics of the aircraft. Wind tunnels are also used to test the performance of aircraft engines, propellers, and other components. Wind tunnels are typically classified according to the type of flow they generate. Subsonic wind tunnels generate airflows at speeds below the speed of sound, while supersonic wind tunnels generate airflows at speeds above the speed of sound. Hypersonic wind tunnels generate airflows at speeds greater than five times the speed of sound. Wind tunnels are used by aerospace companies to develop and test new aircraft designs, as well as to evaluate existing aircraft designs. They are also used to test the performance of aircraft engines, propellers, and other components. Some of the major companies in the wind tunnel market include Airbus, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Rolls-Royce. Other companies in the market include Bell Helicopter, Bombardier Aerospace, Embraer, and General Electric. Show Less Read more