The Ate AEROTECH (ATE) Overhead External 6 Component Wind Tunnel Balance is a precision instrument, designed for accurate measurement of the aerodynamic loads on scale model racing cars. Located above the test section of a wind tunnel, it allows the user to test models with a moving belt ground plane without compromising the balance measurements. The moment resolution centre is designed to be coincidental with the top surface of the tunnel floor. The balance separates the total aerodynamic load into its six individual components and then each component is measured by a single dedicated, highly accurate loadcell without the need to sum or difference signals in computer software.
Typical Technical Summary
| Component | Load Range |
|---|---|
| Fx Drag | 1000 N |
| Fy Side Force | 500 N |
| Fz Down Force | 3000 N |
| Mx Roll Moment | 150 N |
| My Pitch Moment | 600 N |
| Mz Yaw Moment | 250 N |
Automatic lift tare compensation: Up to 500 kg (model and strut weight combined) Overload Capacity: Up to 50% fsd in all components Approximate Space Envelope: 2.1m long x 1.87 wide x 1.3m high Weight: Approximately 2000 kg
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