The T-1 is a low-speed, closed-circuit, continuous flow wind tunnel with an open test section with
1.5 m diameter and 2.4 m length. Maximum speed of the working medium is 45 m/s.
The scope of the T-1 tunnel testing activity is
Test section dimensions-diameter – 1,5m
Test section dimensions-length – 2,4m
Test gas – air
Wind speed – 45m/s
Weight and pressure distribution tests of models of aircrafts, helicopters, rail vehicles,
wheeled vehicles and their components.
Optimization of flap geometry and position.
Hinge-moment optimization for ailerons and tail units.
PIV 3D tufts and minitufts with UV – light flow visualization.
Smoke flow visualization
Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Aviation
al. Krakowska 110/114
02-256 Warsaw, Poland
central: (+48) 22 846 00 11
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e-mail: ilot[at]ilot.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
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by tram: 7, 9, 15
by bus: 141, 154, 317, N38, N88