Wind speed measurement has long been a cornerstone of meteorological observation, renewable energy assessment and aeronautical research. The performance of anemometers—devices designed to accurately ...

Called the S2000 Stratosphere Airborne Wind Energy System (SAWES), this 197-foot (60 meters) long, 131-foot (40 meters) wide, ...

French manufacturer tests its unique configuration, which positions gaseous hydrogen fuel tanks outside the fuselage.

Wind-tunnel testing is crucial for Formula 1 teams to study and optimize a car's aerodynamics. Aerodynamics have become vital as regulations have emphasized downforce and airflow. This article is part ...

St. Paul-based North Wind is investing $1.1 billion to build a new, state-of-the-art aerospace and hypersonic research and testing complex in Rosemount—the nation’s most advanced aerospace research ...

A University of Tennessee team secured funding for a $17.8 million grant from the U.S. Air Force to create a wind tunnel that can subject samples of materials like high-temperature ceramics to ...

Despite advances in computational fluid dynamics modeling, physical testing of cars in wind tunnels remains valuable for carmakers. That's why Mercedes opened the Sindelfingen wind tunnel in 2013, and ...