WTSETUP: Software for Creating and Editing Configuration Files in the Low Speed Wind Tunnel Data Acquisition System.
Abstract
The Data Acquisition System in the Low Speed Wind Tunnel at the Aeronautical and Maritime Research Laboratory is responsible for the measurement, recording, processing and displaying of wind tunnel test data. The system requires a number of initialization files which define the test programme, model configuration, hardware setup and data reduction processes. These text files often need to be changed by the operator when setting up a new test and sometimes at regular stages during the test programme. Software titled WTSETUP has been developed which allows the operator to create and/or edit wind tunnel configuration files via a user friendly, windows-based interface. The interface consists of a collection of menus, text boxes and switches, which allow the user to modify file parameters easily and avoid the chance of format errors. WTSETUP provides a simple and safe means of creating and/or modifying configuration files, and it has led to a large increase in wind tunnel productivity.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA369587
Entities
People
- Craig D. Edwards
Organizations
- Defence Science and Technology Group