Interference Effects of Cooling Air-Flows with External Aerodynamics by D. Baeder, T. Indinger, N.A. Adams, P. Unterlechner, G. Wickern

“…A simple dependency between drag and cooling-air mass-flow is derived, which will help for daily wind-tunnel work.…”
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Stress Analysis of the Circular Arc Flexure Hinge by Duan Yanlu, Ou Kailiang, Sun Yinsheng, Tian Ye

“…For the application of the flexible hinge in the wind tunnel strain balance calibration system,the circular arc flexure hinges are used as the research object to calculate the maximum stress. …”
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Atmospheric Ice Accretion Measurement Techniques by M Virk, M Mustafa, Q Hamdan

“…Three main methods of investigation are generally employed by researchers to study atmospheric ice accretion on structures: a) continuous field measurements, b) lab based simulations using icing wind tunnel & c) numerical modelling. This paper presents a brief review study of various techniques to understand and measure the atmospheric ice accretion on structures, anti/de icing techniques and important parameters for numerical modelling of atmospheric ice accretion.…”
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An investigation of the feasibility of a method of obtaining data from which the stability derivatives Cm by Clunies, David Arthur, Stiles, H. William

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Solar UAV : propulsion system : selection of motor and propeller for MALE UAV by Tan, Adrian Seng Leong

“…The set-up was tested in the open circuit wind tunnel with similitude and blockage corrections. …”
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Design improvement of a versatile ducted-fan UAV / Adnan Maqsood and Tiauw Hiong Go by Maqsood, Adnan, Tiauw, Hiong Go

“…The UAV is capable of take-off vertically, hover and transition to cruise and is equipped with wing. the aerodynamics of the UAV is estimated through wind-tunnel experiments. The design improvement is carried out for the two phases of mission profile: hover and cruise.…”
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A method for direct shear measurement of large scale roughened surfaces in short duration hypersonic facilities by Steuer, D, Hambidge, C, McGilvray, M, Loehle, S

“…This paper focuses on the development process of a floating element shear stress measurement device for testing in a short duration hypersonic wind tunnel. First experiments have been carried out in the Oxford High Density Tunnel at a nominal Mach number of 5 with unit Reynolds numbers 44 - 62×106 m−1 . …”

Techniques for detailed heat transfer measurements in cold supersonic blowdown tunnels using thermochromic liquid crystals by Mee, D, Chiu, H, Ireland, P

“…The paper presents methods for measurement of convective heat transfer distributions in a "cold flow" supersonic blowdown wind tunnel. The techniques involve use of the difference between model surface temperature and adiabatic wall temperature as the driving temperature difference for heat transfer and no active heating or cooling of the test gas or model is required. …”

T6: The Oxford University Stalker Tunnel by McGilvray, M, Doherty, L, Morgan, R, Gildfind, D

“…<p>The University of Oxford has embarked on developing the UK&rsquo;s fastest wind tunnel, T6, in collaboration with the University of Queensland (Australia) using technology pioneered by the late Professor Ray Stalker. …”

T6: The Oxford University Stalker tunnel by McGilvray, M, Doherty, L, Morgan, R, Gildfind, D

“…The University of Oxford has embarked on developing the UK’s fastest wind tunnel, T6, in collaboration with the University of Queensland (Australia) using technology pioneered by the late Professor Ray Stalker. …”

Measurement of the temperature field downstream of simulated leading-edge film-cooling holes by Mee, D, Ireland, P, Bather, S

“…Experiments to measure the temperature field downstream of simulated leading-edge-region film-cooling holes were performed in an 11 m/s wind tunnel flow. Heated air was passed to a hollow 140 mm diameter cylinder in which three 10.5 mm diameter, spanwise-inclined, film-cooling holes has been machined. …”

CM-scale air turbine and generator for energy harvesting from low-speed flows by Bansal, A, Howey, D, Holmes, A

“…The device was fabricated using a combination of rapid prototyping, traditional machining and flexible printed circuit board technology, and employs jewel bearings for low friction. Wind tunnel tests have been performed on prototypes with 6 and 12 blades. …”

Performance of solar absorber shieldings on energy reception. by Ahmad, Mohammad Nur

“…In this study a cylindrical parabolic solar concentrator was used to direct beam radiation on to the absorber-shielding configurations and tests were conducted in a wind-tunnel under varying wind speeds and absorber temperatures. …”
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The Utilization of Heat Exchangers for Energy Conservation in Air Conditioning by Yau, Y. H., Wong, S. W., Tong, C. Y., Than, C. F.

“…It was conducted under a multiple-nozzle code tester based on the ASHRAE standards. The wind tunnel was subjected to airflow with considerable variation in its inlet air temperature. …”
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Aerodynamics Study Of Tubercle Effect On NACA4412 Airfoil by Enso, Ennelyn Novema

“…The experiment was performed by using the wind tunnel in the aerodynamics laboratory in Universiti Sains Malaysia. …”
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Energy Efficient City in Malaysia Wind Flow in Neighborhood Areas by Tetsu, Kubota, Ahmad, Supian

“…Secondly, this paper investigates physical wind environment in the same case study areas through wind tunnel tests. It aims to help achieve energy efficient cities in Southeast Asian countries as well as Malaysia. …”
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Modelling of cup anemometry and dynamic overspeeding in average wind speed measurements by T. F. Pedersen, J.-Å. Dahlberg

“…</p> <p>Research projects in wind energy demonstrated, by field and wind tunnel measurements, that angular response was a significant contributor to uncertainty and that dynamic overspeeding was a significant but less important contributor. …”
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Experimental aero-acoustic assessment of swirling flows for drag applications by Mobed, Darius Darayes

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Measurement of wind on the surface of Mars by Wilson, CF

“…</p> <p>The sensor was calibrated in a low density wind tunnel, optimised to provide stable winds of air or carbon dioxide at Martian pressures (5 – 10 mbar) and speeds (0.5 – 30 m/s). …”

The Effect of Time and Wetting-Drying Cycles on Durability of Mulches in Soil to Control Wind Erosion by Fatemeh Nooralivand, A. Farrokhian Firouzi

“…The soil used in the wind tunnel experiments was collected from a dust source in the southeast of Ahvaz (Site Number 4). …”
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