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Traditional Low-Speed vs. Supersonic Wind Tunnels

The first two images were taken at the San Diego Wind Tunnel (LSWT|SD), which was built in the mid-1940s and remains in service, today. Shown are a facility manager, American engineer and former NASA astronaut Sandra Magnus, and an assistant. Note the large laminated wooden blades that create the airflow in the tunnel. With a top speed of 270 mph and an 8’ x 12’ test section, The San Diego Wind Tunnel is suited for...

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