This paper describes the current status of the characterization of the National Transonic Facility. The background and strategy for the tunnel characterization, as well as the current status of the four main areas of the characterization (tunnel calibration, flow quality characterization, data quality assurance, and support of the implementation of wall interference corrections) are presented. The target accuracy requirements for tunnel characterization measurements are given, followed by a comparison of the measured tunnel flow quality to these requirements based on current available information. The paper concludes with a summary of which requirements are being met, what areas need improvement, and what additional information is required in follow-on characterization studies.


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    Title :

    National Transonic Facility Characterization Status


    Contributors:
    Bobbitt, C., Jr. (author) / Everhart, J. (author) / Foster, J. (author) / Hill, J. (author) / McHatton, R. (author) / Tomek, W. (author)

    Conference:

    38th Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit ; 2000 ; Reno, NV, United States


    Publication date :

    2000-01-01


    Type of media :

    Preprint


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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