National Full Scale Aerodynamic Complex (NFAC)

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Representative: Nicholas Jize
Fax: (650) 604-4317
Phone: (650) 604-3547
Fact Sheet




NFAC 80 x 120

Date Built: 1982 1982
Size H/W/L: 80' x 120' x 80' 40' x 80'x80
Max Wind Speed: 0 to 100 kts, Mach 0 to 0.15 0 to 300 kts (154 m/s)
Construction Type:    
Reynolds Number: 1.04 x 10^7  
Circuit Type: Open, Indraft, Continuous flow, Closed throat Continuous Flow, Closed Circuit
Power: 135,000 hp, 106 MW 135,000 hp, 106 MW
Power Type: FanFan
Stagnation Pressure/Temperature: Ambient, 485 to 580 RAmbient, 485 to 580 R
Data System: Real-time DEC PDP 11/84, Main Comp. DEC VAX 8650 Real-time DEC PDP 11/84, Main Comp. DEC VAX 8650
Data Acquisition: Analog rec. on 200 channel, max sampling rate 96,000 s/sec; Digital rec. in 20 channel, Using Teledy Analog rec. on 200 channel, max sampling rate 96,000 s/sec; Digital rec. in 20 channel, Using Teledy
Pressure System: Pressure System Inc. equipment Pressure System Inc. equipment
Balances: InternalInternal
Ground Effects: nono
Test Types: Aero, Ground Transportation Aero, Ground Transportation
Air Supply System: 3000 psi3000 psi
Air Mass Flow: 35 lb/sec35 lb/sec
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