3.5-Foot Hypersonic Wind Tunnel, Hypersonic research facility at NASA Ames Research Center, Santa Clara County, US
The 3.5-foot diameter wind tunnel generates airflows at velocities exceeding Mach 5 to study aerodynamic effects on experimental aircraft and spacecraft designs.
The wind tunnel facility began operations in 1961 as part of the national effort to advance aerospace capabilities during the Space Race period.
Engineers and scientists from government agencies, universities, and private companies conduct joint research projects to improve flight technology at this location.
Access to the research facility requires security clearance and advance scheduling through the NASA Ames Research Center administrative offices.
The tunnel contains specialized measurement systems that capture real-time data about temperature, pressure, and airflow patterns during hypersonic testing conditions.
Location: Santa Clara County
Inception: 1961
GPS coordinates: 37.41813,-122.06141
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:49
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