Investigating Lift on an Aerofoil
Kit includes
1 - A high speed 12V 8A wind tunnel
2 - A custom support that allows measurement of both drag and lift
3 - 3 sets aerofoils wings that are consistent with the NACA system, different lengths, thicknesses and widths
4 - A pair of 0.1g 2kg limit balances
Always a popular and interesting topic for a project but one that is reknowned for being difficult to run due to issues with varying a range of variables. Our kit is specifically designed to resolve those issues so students can focus on investigating the Physics.
The aerofoils can be swapped without tools quickly and easily
the angle of attack can be read from outside the chamber and adjusted while in active use.
The aerofoils provided are all prat of the NACA 4 digit series for easy reference.
Minimal assembly is required.
The pair of balances work together to provide lift and drag measurements. Investigate wind speed, angle of attack, aerofoil thickness, aerofoil lenght and aerofoil width
Tunnel has a tripod of levelling legs and could be easily modified for use with other balances if desired.
Additional aerofoils available upon request,
You can use the applied voltage as a proxy for windspeed as they are directly proprtional (I’ve tested) and the windspeed is fairly consistent throughout the chamber. If you wish to investigate that yourself you'll also need a small anaemometer such as this one for (around £15). Lift is proportional to speed squared (or voltage squared) until turbulence occurs.
3D printed material is robust and durable but is vulnerable to UV light so shouldn’t be stored in direct sunlight.
Kit includes
1 - A high speed 12V 8A wind tunnel
2 - A custom support that allows measurement of both drag and lift
3 - 3 sets aerofoils wings that are consistent with the NACA system, different lengths, thicknesses and widths
4 - A pair of 0.1g 2kg limit balances
Always a popular and interesting topic for a project but one that is reknowned for being difficult to run due to issues with varying a range of variables. Our kit is specifically designed to resolve those issues so students can focus on investigating the Physics.
The aerofoils can be swapped without tools quickly and easily
the angle of attack can be read from outside the chamber and adjusted while in active use.
The aerofoils provided are all prat of the NACA 4 digit series for easy reference.
Minimal assembly is required.
The pair of balances work together to provide lift and drag measurements. Investigate wind speed, angle of attack, aerofoil thickness, aerofoil lenght and aerofoil width
Tunnel has a tripod of levelling legs and could be easily modified for use with other balances if desired.
Additional aerofoils available upon request,
You can use the applied voltage as a proxy for windspeed as they are directly proprtional (I’ve tested) and the windspeed is fairly consistent throughout the chamber. If you wish to investigate that yourself you'll also need a small anaemometer such as this one for (around £15). Lift is proportional to speed squared (or voltage squared) until turbulence occurs.
3D printed material is robust and durable but is vulnerable to UV light so shouldn’t be stored in direct sunlight.
Kit includes
1 - A high speed 12V 8A wind tunnel
2 - A custom support that allows measurement of both drag and lift
3 - 3 sets aerofoils wings that are consistent with the NACA system, different lengths, thicknesses and widths
4 - A pair of 0.1g 2kg limit balances
Always a popular and interesting topic for a project but one that is reknowned for being difficult to run due to issues with varying a range of variables. Our kit is specifically designed to resolve those issues so students can focus on investigating the Physics.
The aerofoils can be swapped without tools quickly and easily
the angle of attack can be read from outside the chamber and adjusted while in active use.
The aerofoils provided are all prat of the NACA 4 digit series for easy reference.
Minimal assembly is required.
The pair of balances work together to provide lift and drag measurements. Investigate wind speed, angle of attack, aerofoil thickness, aerofoil lenght and aerofoil width
Tunnel has a tripod of levelling legs and could be easily modified for use with other balances if desired.
Additional aerofoils available upon request,
You can use the applied voltage as a proxy for windspeed as they are directly proprtional (I’ve tested) and the windspeed is fairly consistent throughout the chamber. If you wish to investigate that yourself you'll also need a small anaemometer such as this one for (around £15). Lift is proportional to speed squared (or voltage squared) until turbulence occurs.
3D printed material is robust and durable but is vulnerable to UV light so shouldn’t be stored in direct sunlight.