Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2018/05/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks, Frank.? I never tested any cars, but a co-worker helped Sverdrup design some automotive wind tunnels. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA On 5/4/2018 2:26 PM, FRANK DERNIE via LUG wrote: > Brilliant. Super to see the wind tunnel models.Frank D. > > On Friday, 4 May 2018, 20:19, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at > lighttube.net> wrote: > > > I appreciate all of the responses to my posting of APS images. One > LUGGER who responded off-list asked if I had any more of these APS > images.? In reviewing my images from 1986, I found another set. > > Normally, cameras are not allowed on-base at Arnold Engineering > Development Center, where I spent 39 years.? But, in 1986, the base held > an open house for employees and their families. Displays were set up > showing items of interest, and cameras were permitted.? I took advantage > of this opportunity to capture a few images to which I had not had > access previously.? I am almost positive that the Kodak APS camera was > my choice that day. > > The Propulsion Wind Tunnel Facility is composed of two 16-ft wind > tunnels and one 4-ft wind tunnel, along with the plant equipment to > support them.? The main drive system for the large tunnels originally > had 216,000 HP on one shaft, and has since been upgraded.? Here is a > view of the compressor for the transonic tunnel. > > http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20070917-1986+Open+House_+16T+Compressor+from+Across+the+Street.JPG.html > > That red & white stack is 200 ft tall. > > This is the nameplate on one of the two largest motors. > > http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20070917-1986+Open+House_+PWT+Large+Motor+Nameplate.JPG.html > > This is one of the numerous auxiliary compressors that support the > tunnel operations. > > http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20070917-1986+Open+House_+PES+F-Unit.JPG.html > > At the time of the open house, a lot of store testing was being done in > the transonic tunnels and three neat models were on display: > > http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20070917-1986+Open+House_+A-10+Test+Model+from+16T.JPG.html > > http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20070917-1986+Open+House_+FB-111+Test+Model+from+16T.JPG.html > > http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20070917-1986+Open+House_+F-16+Test+Model+from+16T.JPG.html > > The little Kodak APS camera did its job! >