ISRO Wind Tunnel

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[Kiran Chandar]

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Test Applications

Aerospace
Research & Development
Steady force & moment measurements
Steady and Unsteady pressure measurements
Flow visualization


Test Special Features

Ranges of Pitch (-10 to 50 deg), Roll and Yaw
Typical test duration 35seconds (max)
Stagnation pressure ( 15 bars) & Temperature range (700K)
PXI based 16 channel (Full programmable)
SCXI signal conditioner with 16 bits ADC
PXI based 8 channel high speed DAS

Other Test Information

Aerodynamic characterization studies on PSLV, GSLV, SRE, Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) configuration & Air Breathing Intake configurations ( ERJV & DMRJ)
Tests on Models at high angles of attack of 45 degree, tests on longer model (inclusive of sting support) as long as 1.6 times of free jet diameter
Automation of manual valve to electro-pneumatic pressure regulating valve from 2 bar to 20 bar in the tunnel circuit.