Small Wind Tunnel
Summary
The AAF is equipped with a Small Wind Tunnel (SWT) for smaller-scale experiments. It is an open return type wind tunnel powered by a 4.5kW motor. The test section is designed to be highly modifiable. It may be adapted to a wide range of equipment and instruments to suit a particular experiment.
The Small Wind Tunnel specification and performance characteristics:
| Test Section Dimensions | 243 cm (L) x 50 cm (W) x 40 cm (H) |
| Test Speeds | up to 27 m/s |
| Free Stream Turbulent Intensity | < 0.4% |
| Boundary-Layer thickness at 20 m/s | ~40mm |