Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel, Wind tunnel research facility at NASA Ames Research Center, Mountain View, US.
The Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel contains three test sections with speeds ranging from subsonic Mach 0.2 to supersonic Mach 3.5 levels.
The facility opened in 1955 as part of a national initiative to advance American aviation technology following concerns about international competition after World War II.
Engineers and researchers from government agencies, private companies, and educational institutions collaborate at this facility to advance aerospace knowledge.
The wind tunnel requires advance scheduling of seven months for testing procedures and operates with specialized staff of over 100 personnel.
Four electric motors within the facility generate 260,000 horsepower to power the wind systems through independent test chambers.
Location: Santa Clara County
Inception: 1955
Website: https://nasa.gov/centers/ames/orgs/aeronautics/windtunnels
GPS coordinates: 37.41692,-122.06047
Latest update: May 13, 2025 17:41
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