Transonic Wind Tunnel

A transonic wind tunnel is a specialized facility used to simulate airflow around objects, like aircraft, moving at speeds near the speed of sound (around 767 mph at sea level). It allows engineers to study how these objects behave under such conditions by rapidly changing air pressure and speed within the tunnel. This helps in understanding aerodynamic properties, optimizing designs, and ensuring safety. Transonic tunnels are equipped to handle the complex flow phenomena that occur at these high speeds, providing valuable data to improve aircraft performance and efficiency before real-world testing or manufacturing.