Trisonic Wind Tunnel

About Trisonic Wind Tunnel

Short Marketing Overview

Our Trisonic Wind Tunnel System is a versatile, high-performance aerodynamic testing facility designed to cover subsonic, transonic, and supersonic regimes within a single platform. Engineered for precision and flexibility, the system enables seamless Mach number control using adaptive nozzle and diffuser technologies, ensuring high-quality flow conditions across all speed ranges.

With advanced boundary-layer control, excellent optical access, and modular model mounting configurations, this system supports both fundamental research and industrial development, making it ideal for aerospace, automotive, and structural aerodynamics applications.

Technical Datasheet (Generalized Ranges)

Flow Performance

• Mach Number Range: 0.3 3.5
• Mach Number Accuracy: 0.003 to 0.01
• Dynamic Pressure Range: 1 6 bar
• Pressure Accuracy: 3 10 mbar

Test Section

• Typical Dimensions:
• Length: 1.5 2.5 m
• Width: 0.3 1.0 m
• Height: 0.5 1.5 m
• Configuration: Rectangular / customizable
• Optical Access: Multi-window (high optical clarity)
• Wall Type:
• Solid + suction-assisted (transonic regime)
• Angle of Attack Range: 10 to +40

 Flow Control System

• Subsonic Control: Adjustable diffuser system
• Supersonic Control: Variable geometry Laval nozzle
• Transonic Control:
• Wall suction / boundary layer control
• Adjustable plenum chamber & wall geometry

Pressure & Storage System

• Pressure Reservoir Volume: 100 500 m
• Maximum Storage Pressure: up to 20 30 bar
• Fill Time: ~60 120 minutes (depending on system size)

Nozzle & Geometry

• Nozzle Contraction Ratio: 5 10
• Type: Adjustable / interchangeable contour nozzles
• Diffuser: Variable geometry for efficient flow recovery

Test Duration

• Blowdown Operation: 10 60 seconds (typical, depending on conditions)

Reynolds Number

• Typical Range: 110 110 per meter
• Adjustable via pressure and Mach control

Measurement & Instrumentation

• Force & Pressure Measurement:
• Static pressure sensors (10100 Hz)
• Dynamic pressure sensors (up to 100 kHz)
• Flow Diagnostics:
• Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV)
• Pressure-Sensitive Paint (PSP)
• Infrared thermography
• Schlieren / shadowgraph systems
• Structural Measurement:
• Deformation / strain measurement systems

Model Mounting Options

• Rear sting mount
• Side-wall mounting
• Floor / ceiling mounting
• Custom modular fixtures

Key Features

• Single facility for multi-regime testing (subsonic to supersonic)
• Advanced boundary layer suction system for transonic flow quality
• High flow uniformity and repeatability
• Flexible test section and mounting configurations
• Suitable for large and instrumented models

Applications

• Aircraft and UAV aerodynamic testing
• Missile and high-speed vehicle development
• Automotive aerodynamics
• Structural wind engineering (bridges, buildings)
• Fundamental aerodynamics research