LSWT|SD
San Diego Wind Tunnel
AEROTESTING THAT WILL
BLOW
YOU
AWAY.
INDUSTRIES SERVED
High Performance
Athletics
Athletes and Manufacturers of high-performance sporting equipment trust the LSWT|SD aerotest team to provide them with the answers they need on their never-ending quest for speed.
Product Development/ Architectural/Structural Test and Evaluation
Architects, Designers, Engineers and Innovators the world over come to San Diego to test and validate their latest creations at LSWT|SD.
ABOUT
A relentless pursuit of perfection...
LSWT|SD employs a team of 9 highly skilled analysts and engineers. Our team members are experienced veterans of widely varied ground testing programs, which equates to unparalleled data quality and testing efficiency.
LSWT|SD is one of the largest, most capable privately operated wind tunnels in the United States.
FACILITY/CAPABILITIES
LSWT|SD is a continuous circuit facility with a test section 8 feet high, 12 feet wide and 15 feet long. It operates at Mach numbers up to 0.35. Aerodynamic, propulsion, loads and aeroelasticity (flutter) testing can be accommodated. The tunnel shell consists of reinforced concrete with a smooth painted interior finish which provides low-turbulence, clean airflow. A honeycomb section located upstream of the contraction ensures uniform velocity distribution throughout the test section.
Tunnel Architecture
Closed Loop Continuous Flow
Velocity Bounds: 5 - 270 MPH
Mach Range .015 - 0.35
Test Section: 8' H x 12' W x 15' L
Drive Section: 20' Diameter Fan, 2250 HP Motor
Operating Temperature: Ambient
Operating Pressure: Atmospheric
Instrumentation
Force and Moment measurements
Balances:
- Internal
- External
- Component
Sting & Strut Mounts
Air Pressure measurements
Model Surface
Flowfield
Imaging Systems
Still and Video
Flow Visualization
Tufts
Smoke
French Chalk
Test Capabilities
Force and Moment
Propulsion Systems:
- Exhaust Blowing
- Electric Model Motors
- Inlet Suction
- Turbine Simulation
Aero Survivability/Qualification
Special Test Capabilities
High Model Angle Ranges
(Pitch ~90°, Yaw 180°)
Aeroelastic Aircraft Flutter Testing with Q-Reducer System
Ground Plane
Half Model
Strut Tares and Interference
High Performance Sport Testing
CONTACT
Inquiries
For any inquiries, questions or commendations, please call or email:
Martin Dine | General Manager
telephone: +1 619/683.8900
mobile: +1 619/665.9463
e-mail: mdine@lswt.com
Les Yeh | Aerotest Engineering Manager
telephone: +1 619/683.8903
mobile: +1 240/672.1236
e-mail: lyeh@lswt.com
San Diego Air & Space
Technology Center
Low Speed Wind Tunnel
3050 Pacific Highway
San Diego, California 92101
USA
ph 1+619.683.8900