TESTING AND TRIALLING FACILITIES

University of Birmingham

Birmingham Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel

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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.

Location key contacts

Name: Dr Mark Sterling
Email: m.sterling@bham.ac.uk

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