Transonic Dynamics Tunnel (TDT) Facility
The Transonic Dynamics Tunnel (TDT) is a closed-circuit, continuous flow, variable pressure wind tunnel. The TDT is dedicated to identifying and solving aeroelasticity issues confronting fixed-wing aircraft and helicopter and tiltrotor configurations.
Focus Areas and Capabilities
Learn more about the specifications and capabilities of this facility.
Characteristics
The Transonic Dynamics Tunnel (TDT) is a closed-circuit, continuous-flow, variable-pressure wind tunnel capable of using either air or R-134a as a test medium.
Quick Facts
Rotary-wing tests at the TDT have investigated performance, loads, and stability characteristics, while fixed-wing flutter, buffet, and divergence have been scrutinized as well.
Data Acquisition
Particularly useful for flutter tests is a group of four bypass valves that connect the TDT test section area to the opposite leg of the wind tunnel circuit downstream of the fan motor.
Transonic Dynamics Tunnel (TDT) Gallery
Contact Information
Transonic Dynamics Tunnel
Facility Manager: Tony Olszewski
(757) 864-7862
NASA Langley Research Center
Hampton, VA 23681
(757) 864-1000
Fact Sheet
The Transonic Dynamics Tunnel (TDT) is a closed-circuit, continuous-flow, variable-pressure wind tunnel capable of using either air or R-134a as a test medium.
The TDT is dedicated to identifying, understanding, and solving aeroelastic issues confronting fixed-wing aircraft, helicopter, and tiltrotor configurations. Rotary-wing tests at the TDT have investigated performance, loads, and stability characteristics, while fixed-wing flutter, buffet, and divergence have been scrutinized as well.
Read the Transonic Dynamics Tunnel Fact Sheet
AETC Transonic Facilities
NASA operates three Transonic Facilities. The National Transonic Facility, 11-Foot Transonic Unitary Plan Facility and the Transonic Dynamics Tunnel
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AETC Ground Facilities
AETC sets the strategic direction for NASA’s versatile and comprehensive portfolio of ground test aeronautics research capabilities.
Among these assets are subsonic, transonic, supersonic, and hypersonic wind tunnels and propulsion test facilities at Ames Research Center, Glenn Research Center, and Langley Research Center.
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