Birmingham Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel
TESTING AND TRIALLING FACILITIES
University of Birmingham
RTS PRIORITY AREAS
Capability Statement
The facility is capable of undertaking a variety of fundamental wind tunnel investigations relating to vehicle aerodynamics and boundary layer meteorology.
Capability – Systems
Permanent way; Propulsion system; brakes; Coupling systems; Signalling systems; telecommunications; Body shell; Vehicle superstructure; undercarriage/wheels; Signalling systems.
Capability – Testing
Evaluation of wind induced forces and moments on vehicles.
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