Facilities at WEFL

The experimental facilities of the WEFL consist of three large and a number of smaller wind tunnels, including a wind-water flume, shown in the central part of the WEFL's Layout.  The core of the WEFL are three long-test-section boundary-layer wind tunnels: Meteorological Wind Tunnel (MWT) - the most unique facility which allows for modeling thermally stratified flows, Industrial Aerodynamics Wind Tunnel (IWT), and Environmental Wind Tunnel (EWT). The main characteristics of these tunnels are listed in a Summary Table.  A brief description and schematic diagrams of each of the three tunnels are presented under MWT, IWT, and EWT links. Instrumentation available at the WEFL allows for computer-assisted evaluation of wind and fluid flow, wind/flow-induced surface pressure, aerodynamic loading and response, structural response, and response control.  

Missile Impact Facility

The Missile Impact Facility (MIF), located at the CSU's Center for Explosive Research and Testing of Geomaterials (CERTG), is available to WEFL staff. The capability of MIF allows evaluation of impact resistance of materials and systems considered for fabrication of tornado safe rooms, shelters, and other applications.  A brief description of this facility is presented under MIF link.