Aerodynamics Laboratory
Department of
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
at
The University of Arizona
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Models

The lab area uses fiberglass and aluminum models for 2-D wind tunnel testing and 3-D open air testing.

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V-22 3-D model mounted above rotors
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XV-15 3-D model waiting for testing
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XV-15 3-D test wing with flaps and accuators.
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XV-15 test rotors.
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XV-15 rotor mounted in 3-D testing area
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70 degree delta wing with LE AFC mounted in water tunnel
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Model of XV-15 wing for 2-D testing
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Open loop windtunnel testing ellipse with leading and trailing edge blowing
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Close up of ellipse during testing
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Modified NACA 0012 with divergent trailing edge and active flow control
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Coanda cylinder. This experiment does not include free stream blowing, only slot blowing
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Modified GLASII. Control of seperation via slot blowing yeilds a highly efficient airfoil