National Transonic Facility

GPTKB entity

Properties (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf wind tunnel
gptkbp:capacity up to 20,000 pounds of thrust
gptkbp:class subsonic testing
supersonic testing
transonic testing
gptkbp:collaborates_with academic institutions
industry partners
gptkbp:community government agencies
private sector
international researchers
gptkbp:environment controlled environment
gptkbp:environmentalProtection sustainability practices
energy efficiency initiatives
noise reduction measures
gptkbp:facilities aeronautical research facility
gptkbp:features data acquisition systems
advanced instrumentation
large test section
gptkbp:future_plans upgrades to testing capabilities
expansion of research areas
collaboration with new partners
enhanced data processing technologies
increased automation in testing
gptkbp:historical_significance first facility of its kind
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label National Transonic Facility
gptkbp:location gptkb:Langley_Research_Center
gptkbp:maximum_speed gptkb:Mach_1.2
gptkbp:medium air
gptkbp:operational_status active
real-time data analysis
high-speed cameras
flow visualization techniques
variable test conditions
gptkbp:operationalHistory 1990
gptkbp:owner NASA
gptkbp:purpose aerodynamic testing
gptkbp:research_focus aerodynamics
aircraft design
flight dynamics
gptkbp:researchAndDevelopment patents
technical reports
numerous publications
gptkbp:significance contributes to national defense
critical for aircraft safety
important for aerospace innovation
supports_NASA_missions