NASA Common Research Model (CRM) Wind Tunnel Testing and Data Analysis
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NASA Ames Research Center, National Transonic Facility (NTF), European Transonic Wind Tunnel (ETW)
USA (Moffett Field, CA; Langley, VA), Germany (Cologne)
2014
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NASA conducted aerodynamic testing of the Common Research Model (CRM) in the 11-Foot Transonic Wind Tunnel and the National Transonic Facility. The investigation focused on force, moment, surface pressure, and deformation data to support CFD validation. Collaborative testing was performed with the European Transonic Wind Tunnel (ETW) to compare results across facilities.
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