wind tunnel

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Term: wind tunnel
Definition:

An apparatus with a fan and ductwork that can be used to direct air at models to observe how flow and structures interact.

Examples:

Open circuit, closed circuit and open jet are different types of wind tunnels.

Created 2016.05.10
Last Modified 2023.03.27
Contributed by Fred Haan
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