Wind Tunnel Balance & Model Positioning Rig
Aerodynamics Laboratory of Department Aerospace Engineering has Wind and Water Tunnels
to support a variety of studies. Force tests that form an essential part of Rapid Concept Evaluation
were not possible due to lack of a balance. CASDE has now supported setting up
this facility.
Six Component Strain Gage Balance
Specifications:
Axial Force (X direction): 25 N (~2.5 kg)
Normal Force (Z direction): 100 N (~10 kg)
Side Force (Y direction): 50 N (~5 kg)
Moment about Y-axis: 5 Nm (~50 kg.cm)
Yawing Moment about Z-axis: 3 Nm (~30 kg.cm)
Rolling Moment about X-axis: 4 Nm (~40 kg.cm)
Dimensions: 20 mm outer diameter and 200 mm length
