WIND TUNNEL T-1 (1,5 M)

RI-156
Description

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

Main technical characteristics

Test section dimensions-diameter – 1,5m
Test section dimensions-length – 2,4m
Test gas – air
Wind speed – 45m/s

Operational Capacity

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

Contact Information

Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Aviation
al. Krakowska 110/114
02-256 Warsaw, Poland
central: (+48) 22 846 00 11
fax: (+48) 22 846 44 32
e-mail: ilot[at]ilot.lukasiewicz.gov.pl

KRS 0000862006, NIP 1070046338, PL 1070046338, Regon: 387193275
Bank PKO SA
90 1240 6247 1111 0000 4977 2760

Directions to the bus stop “Instytut Lotnictwa”
by tram: 7, 9, 15
by bus: 141, 154, 317, N38, N88

Warsaw (Poland)
EREA