Wind Tunnel Balance

Wind Tunnel Balance - Full Scale System

Model Size System

The HORIBA Model Scale 6 Component External Wind Tunnel Balance can also be used for other test objects such as aircraft models, ship models, motor bikes and others.

Segment: Automotive
Division: Mechatronics
Manufacturing Company: HORIBA Europe GmbH

Applications

  • Use in research and development
  • Vehicle model measurement
  • Ship model measurement
  • Building model measurement
  • Further measuring objects
  • Direct measurement of all forces and moments without lever systems
  • Modular system with a variety of options


Options

  • Yaw angle adjustment via precision bearing. Adjustment is with the use of a controlled servo motor equipped with angle encoder.
  • Angle of attack adjustment via central strut. Adjustment is with the use of a servo motor equipped with angle encoder.
  • Balance calibration for additional reference points
  • Special measuring ranges for individual customer requirements
  • Foundation spacer for adjustment of balance to local situation
  • Moveable and height-adjustable foundation spacer for removal of balance from test section
  • Ethernet interface to host computer
  • Impact pressure acquisition
  • Special requests and solutions
Improvement of vehicle’s drag coefficient in the wind tunnel
Improvement of vehicle’s drag coefficient in the wind tunnel
In order to optimize vehicles dynamics with regard to their speed characteristics and acceleration, fuel economy as well as handling, it is necessary to improve the vehicle’s drag coefficient (Cd). Drag is the force that impacts the vehicle dynamics in direction of the airflow. The drag coefficient is the main measurement of a vehicle’s aerodynamics. In research and development, manufacturers work on optimizing various performance characteristics in wind tunnel tests, including the drag coefficient.
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Improvement of aeroacoustics of vehicles in the wind tunnel
Improvement of aeroacoustics of vehicles in the wind tunnel
The improvement of vehicle’s aeroacoustics plays a major role in the development process regarding comfort and customer perception as well as safety. The necessary acoustic measurements are carried out in a wind tunnel. In order to optimize the wind noise performance for the driver it is necessary to minimize the aeroacoustics noise sources generated by the vehicle's shape.
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