Bio-Assyl Wind Tunnel

About Bio-Assyl Wind Tunnel

Short Marketing Overview

Our Bioassay Wind Tunnel System is a precision laboratory platform designed for studying insect behavior under controlled airflow and environmental conditions. Engineered to deliver stable laminar flow and contaminant-free air, the system enables accurate evaluation of insect responses to pheromones, odors, and chemical stimuli.

With high optical accessibility and advanced environmental control, this solution is ideal for entomology research, pest control development, and behavioral ecology studies, providing reproducible and high-quality experimental data.

 Technical Datasheet (Generalized Ranges)

Airflow Performance

• Flow Type: Laminar, low-turbulence
• Velocity Range: 0.1 1.5 m/s (10 150 cm/s)
• Flow Uniformity: 5% across test section
• Turbulence Intensity: <1%

Test Section

• Typical Dimensions:
• Length: 1.5 3.0 m
• Width/Height: 0.3 1.0 m
• Material: Transparent acrylic / glass
• Configuration: Rectangular, full optical access

Air Handling & Filtration

• Airflow Generation: Variable-speed blower (typically downstream/exhaust)
• Filtration System:
• Activated carbon filters (odor removal)
• HEPA / fine particulate filters (optional)
• Air Quality: Clean, odor-free baseline conditions

Environmental Control

• Temperature Range: 15 35C
• Humidity Control: 30% 80% RH
• Lighting: Adjustable (visible / UV optional)
• Environmental Stability: High precision for repeatable experiments

Stimulus Delivery System

• Controlled release of:
• Pheromones
• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
• Repellents / aerosols
• Positioning: Upwind injection with precise flow integration

Observation & Measurement

• Behavioral tracking parameters:
• Take-off response
• Flight trajectory (e.g., anemotaxis)
• Orientation and velocity
• Landing frequency and location
• Imaging Systems:
• High-speed cameras (optional)
• Automated tracking software (optional)

Key Features

• Stable laminar airflow for accurate behavioural studies
• Odor-free baseline with advanced filtration
• High optical clarity for full-flight visualization
• Precise environmental simulation
• Modular design for custom experimental setups

Applications

• Insect behavioural and olfactory studies
• Pheromone and attractant research
• Repellent and insecticide efficacy testing
• Agricultural pest management research
• Flight ecology and navigation studies

Typical Test Workflow

1.     Acclimatization: Insects adapt to controlled environment

2.     Flow Stabilization: Laminar airflow established

3.     Stimulus Introduction: Odor/compound released upstream

4.     Release & Tracking: Behavioural response recorded and analysed