2 m x 3 m Wind Tunnel

Model of prototype helicopter undergoing tests in the 2 m x 3 m wind tunnel

The 2 m x 3 m wind tunnel is a world-class facility for subsonic aeronautical and industrial testing. It has been used extensively by commercial organizations, universities, and government for research and development in:

• steady and unsteady aircraft aerodynamics
• surface vehicle aerodynamics
• marine hydrodynamics
• aeroacoustics
• wind engineering/ bluff body aerodynamics, and
• flow measurement and visualization.

Integrated data acquisition and control systems complement the aerodynamic capabilities of the facility and are tailored to each customer's needs. Carefully performed wind tunnel measurements are the cornerstone of cost-effective design when subsonic and unsteady aerodynamics are important.

The NRC Institute for Aerospace Research (NRC Aerospace) provides expertise in most aspects of steady and unsteady aerodynamics as applied to aircraft, surface vehicles, and ground-based structures. Expertise is also available in:

• vehicle and structure dynamics
• aerodynamic stability and structural response
• static and aeroelastic wind tunnel model design, and
• all aspects of wind tunnel test technology, flow visualization and instrumentation.

NRC Aerospace staff continually pioneer specialized test rigs, flow simulations, and measurement techniques to augment the tunnel's capabilities. They also have proven capabilities in model design, construction and instrumentation; appropriate test program selection; and data analysis and interpretation.

The 2 m x 3 m wind tunnel provides a superior and secure working environment for commercial or government customers that can be rented at a single, all-inclusive, hourly fee. Its staff provides a full range of consulting services to support any aerodynamic investigation at competitive commercial rates.