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The 1x1 is a valuable tool to conduct fundamental research in supersonic and hypersonic fluid mechanics.

C-2003-213: Pulsed ejector wave propagation rig in the 1x1 C-1998-1548: Trailblazer rig installed in the 1x1
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Used to conduct fundamental research in supersonic and hypersonic fluid mechanics. It is also used for supersonic-vehicle-focused research and detailed benchmark quality experiments for CFD code validation.

Name: 1'x1' Supersonic Wind Tunnel (1x1)
Mach Number: 1.3 - 6.0 (10 discrete airspeeds)
Test Section: 1-ft high by 1-ft wide by 8-ft long
Facility Manager : Gwynn.A.Severt@nasa.gov

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1'x1' Supersonic Wind Tunnel Rendering

 
 
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Last Updated: January 24, 2007