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A low-density boundary-layer wind tunnel facilityThis abstract describes a low-density wind-tunnel facility that was established at NASA Ames in order to aid interpretation and understanding of data received from the Mariner and Viking spacecraft through earth-based simulation. The wind tunnel is a boundary-layer type which is capable of operating over a range of air densities ranging from 0.01 to 1.24 kg/cu m, with the lower values being equivalent to the near-surface density of the planet Mars. Although the facility was developed for space and extraterrestrial simulation, it also can serve as a relatively large-scale, low-density aerodynamic test facility. A description of this unique test facility and some Pitot-tube and hot-wire anemometry data acquired in the facility are presented.
Document ID
19870035265
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
White, B. R.
(California, University Davis, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1987
Subject Category
Ground Support Systems And Facilities (Space)
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 87-0291
Accession Number
87A22539
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NCA2-OR-180-903
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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