Description and operational status of the National Transonic Facility computer complexThis paper describes the National Transonic Facility (NTF) computer complex and its support of tunnel operations. The capabilities of the research data acquisition and reduction are discussed along with the types of data that can be acquired and presented. Pretest, test, and posttest capabilities are also outlined along with a discussion of the computer complex to monitor the tunnel control processes and provide the tunnel operators with information needed to control the tunnel. Planned enhancements to the computer complex for support of future testing are presented.
Document ID
19860040023
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Boyles, G. B., Jr. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)