NLR has extensive experience with unique products and is accustomed to prototyping and perfecting custom-engineered devices. Our expertise includes designing and manufacturing specialised devices and tools for wind tunnels, model integration, and enhancement. We have experience in developing remote controls for control surfaces of wind tunnel models, model stings and adapters (also instrumented with strain gauges), test rig support for air-powered propellers including pressure piping, pressure rakes, and six-component balances (also for cryogenic applications). Our expertise extends to designing and manufacturing specialised wind tunnel parts and instrumentation. NLR can help you get the most out of your test by designing, manufacturing, and instrumenting specialised wind tunnel equipment. Support is available from the early beginning of the project until commissioning and beyond.
NLR can support you with:
- Seamless integration of your model in any wind tunnel.
- Acquisition of additional flow data through advanced instrumentation systems.
- Accurate measurement of aerodynamic characteristics using main balances.
- Maximising the return on investment from your wind tunnel tests.
- Integration of wind tunnel models into wind tunnels using stings and main internal or external balances for static models.
- Integration of powered models into wind tunnels with pressurised air piping.
- Updating your wind tunnel with specialised instrumentation systems.
- Saving test costs and improving model efficiency through smart features such as remote controls and local balances.
- Enhancing the sensory functionality of your wind tunnel model.
