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Laminar Wind Tunnel

Laminar Wind Tunnel

Institute of Aerodynamics and Gas Dynamics

Based on a sound record in the development and testing of natural laminar flow (NLF) airfoil section, the focus of the working group is put on the impact of unsteady inflow conditions on laminar boundary layer stability and transition. This includes the development of novel measurement procedures as well as improvements of transition prediction tools.

The airfoils developed in the last 40 years are used world wide in gliders, small and medium motor aircrafts, helicopters, wind-farms, propellers etc.

For our measurements the following Wind Tunnels are available

The Laminar Wind Tunnel

more about the Laminar Wind Tunnel
In principal the Laminar Wind Tunnel (LWT) is used for measurements of two-dimensional airfoil models. It is an open-return tunnel (Eiffel type) with closed test section. It was set into operation in 1962 and is continuously used since then.
Measurement techniques
Model contruction

The Model Wind Tunnel

more about the Model Wind Tunnel
The Model Wind Tunnel was constructed especially for model gliders profiles and is mainly used for student's theses and activities.

The Gust Wind Tunnel

more about the Gust Wind Tunnel
In 1983 the Gust Wind Tunnel was put into operation and is still used for investigations of wind energy plants.

Technology Transfer

Within the framework of technology transfer we carry out measurements for industry partners and also act in an advisory capacity to domestic and foreign aircraft designers.

Team Laminar Wind Tunnel

All members of the working group Laminar Wind Tunnel

Research and Projects

of the workgroup Laminar Wind Tunnel

Publications

of the Laminar Wind Tunnel Workgroup

Teaching Laminar Wind Tunnel

Lectures of Dr.-Ing Werner Würz

Kontakt:

Bernd Peters

Dr.-Ing.

Head of working group Laminar Wind Tunnel and Environmental Aerodynamics

Marion Langohr-Kolb

Dipl.-Ing. (FH)

Technical Employee working group Laminar Wind Tunnel

Laminar Wind Tunnel

The airfoils developed in the last 40 years are used world wide in gliders, small and medium motor aircrafts, helicopters, wind-farms, propellers etc.