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The UC Davis Aeronautical Wind Tunnel has been used for a variety of studies including:

Aerodynamic performance of a low Reynolds number, multi-element airfoil
An analysis of an airfoil designed for use in the SAE Aero Design Competition.

Fluorescent oil film method of boundary layer visualization
Experimentation with a fast, inexpensive method of boundary layer transistion visualization. For more information, contact E. Gallagher, S. Shaw, and H. Shiu.

Aerodynamic performance of a gurney flap
An analysis of the effectiveness of a gurney flap as a high-lift device. For more information, contact D. Chao, J. Paris, and J. Wolf.

Active Load Control and Lift Enhancement Using MEM Translational Tabs
Experimental study of the effect of micro-electro-mechanical (MEM) translational tabs for enhancing and controlling aerodynamic loading of lifting surfaces. For more information contact D. Yen.

Turbulence level determination through the use of turbulence spheres
A study to determine the turbulence level in the UC Davis AWT using turbulence spheres. For more information, contact J. Phoreman, S. Saephan, and J. Vander Kam

Also see the current projects being conducted by the Aeronautical Design Group for addtional information on the tunnel usage.