An overview of the National Transonic Facility (NTF) from a research utilization perspective is provided. The facility was born in the 1970s from an internationally recognized need for a high Reynolds number test capability based on previous experiences with preflight predictions of aerodynamic characteristics and an anticipated need in support of research and development for future aerospace vehicle systems. Selection of the cryogenic concept to meet the need, unique capabilities of the facility, and the eventual research utilization of the facility are discussed. The primary purpose of the paper is to expose the range of investigations that have used the NTF since being declared operational in late 1984; limited research results are included, though many more can be found in the references.


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    Title :

    National Transonic Facility: A Research Retrospective


    Contributors:
    R. A. Wahls (author)

    Publication date :

    2001


    Size :

    28 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English