Boeing and NASA have completed two initial wind-tunnel tests using small-scale models of X-66, the in-development trussed-braced-wing demonstrator. The company disclosed the milestone on 4 March ...
A popular YouTube channel gave a thorough tour of a wind tunnel at the GM Technical Center in Warren, Michigan, and did a brief interview with Mary Barra.
To better understand and mitigate whirl flutter issues (for propellers and rotors), engineers conduct wind tunnel tests to validate and improve new designs, testing methods and simulation models.
By performing virtual wind tunnel testing earlier in the design process, Rune Aero reduces future technical risk and costs.
Rune Aero is using Nvidia GPUs to cut virtual wind tunnel costs by 80%, bringing down costs of developing airplanes.
Imagine a heavy book resting on a table. If you try to gently push the book across the table with the tip of your finger, it ...