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Ames, CA., U.S<A. 



6X6 SUPERSONIC WIND TUNNEL 

 Ames Research Center 

 NASA 



"Big Science" Descriptor ; Aerodynamics 



Description of Facility/Instrument ; This wind tunnel provides sub/ 



trans/ supersonic tests of larger models. It Is used for missile 

 aerodynamics, high studies, boundary layer control, and comformal 

 Inlet aerodynamics. (Use: 53.2 percent civil, proprietary, 

 and cooperative; 23.5 percent military direct; and 23.3 percent 

 NASA unique.) 



Date of Construction ; 1948 



Construction Cost ; 198A $$ : $42.3 million 



Present International Cooperation 



Nationality(s) of Ownership ; U.S. 

 Natlonality(s) of Operational Funding ; U.S. 

 Natlonality(s) of Management Staff ; U.S. 

 Nationallty(s) of Researchers; U.S. 



Ames, CA. , U.S.A. 



3.5-FOOT HYPERSONIC WIND TUNNEL 



Ames Research Center 



NASA 



"Big Science" Descriptor ; Aerodynamics 



Description of Facility/Instrument ; This tunnel is used for high 

 stress test development of aerodynamic materials. 



Date of Construction ; 1960, upgraded in 1972 



Construction Cost : 1984 $$ : $35 million 



Present International Cooperation 



Nationality(s) of Ownership : U.S. 

 Natlonality(s) of Operational Funding : U.S. 

 Nationality(s) of Management Staff ; U.S. 

 Natlonallty(s) of Researchers: uTs. 



