Hypersonic High-Reynolds-Number Quiet Wind Tunnel: Air Compressor and Heater
Abstract
We are seeking DURIP funds for specialized components of a Mach-6 high-Reynolds-number quiet wind tunnel that is under construction at the University of Notre Dame. The tunnel is the only one in the U.S. that is capable of studying natural laminar-to-turbulent transition that critically impacts surface heating, skin friction, flow separation, aero-optical distortion, and other boundary-layer properties. The facility is designed to accommodate models greater than 2 m in length that reside completely in the quiet region and reach x-Reynolds numbers of 40*10^6, where flight tests indicate turbulent transition occurs. The building enclosing the wind tunnel is specially designed to meet FCL requirements. The expected completion date of the facility is July 2018. It will be an asset for focused fundamental research as well as supporting the test and evaluation of proposed systems. The facility is part of the Notre Dame Institute for Flow Physics and Control, which provides a dedicated infrastructure for model building, instrumentation, and full-time technical staff.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Apr 09, 2018
- Source ID
- FA95501710421
Entities
People
- Thomas J. Juliano
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- United States Air Force
- University of Notre Dame