Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD)

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Representative: Monica Walker
Fax: 301-227-2584
Phone: (301) 227-2540
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Wind Tunnel No. 1

Date Built: 1943
Size H/W/L: 8' x 10' x 14'
Max Wind Speed: 0 to 275 ft/s, Mach 0 to 0.25
Construction Type: Solid, Vented test section
Reynolds Number: 1.56 x 10^6
Circuit Type: Single Return
Power: 1000 hp
Power Type: Electric motor, Fan
Stagnation Pressure/Temperature: 0 to 90 psf / 50 to 100 F
Data System: DEC PDP-11, PC's on LAN, 32 channel 250 kHz A/D conversion
Balances: External
Ground Effects: None
Test Types: Aero, Ground Transportation, Surface Ship, Underwater Vehicle
Air Supply System: Capable
Air Mass Flow: no
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