Wake Rake

About Wake Rake

Overview

A precision wake measurement probe designed to capture velocity and total pressure profiles in the wake region of aerodynamic models. Featuring multiple closely spaced pressure ports, the system enables accurate drag estimation and wake analysis in wind tunnel testing.

Key Features

• 18 Total-Pressure Taps for high-resolution wake profiling
• Compact Probe Geometry for minimal flow disturbance
• Wide Measurement Span across wake region
• Supplied with Complete Tubing for easy setup
• Adaptable to Multiple Wind Tunnel Systems

Technical Datasheet (Typical)

Geometry

• Total Length: 254 mm (10 in)
• Port Span: ~44.5 mm (1.75 in)
• Port Location: ~54 mm (2.125 in) upstream of 90 bend

 Instrumentation

• Number of Ports: 18 (total pressure)
• Port Distribution: Evenly spaced across span
• Connectivity: Tubing provided for manometer or pressure system

Mounting

• Configuration: Probe-type insertion
• Compatibility: Educational and research wind tunnels

Performance

• Application Range: Subsonic wake studies (typical)
• Use Case: Wake velocity profile and drag calculation
• Resolution: High spatial resolution across wake

Optional Features

• Multi-tube manometer integration
• Custom port spacing and configurations
• Extended span or probe length
• Handcrafted custom probes and models

Applications

• Wake survey and drag estimation
• Flow separation and downstream analysis
• Aerodynamic efficiency studies
• Educational and research experiments

Customization

Custom wake rakes can be designed with specific port counts, spacing, and dimensions to match your experimental setup.