The 10x5 wind tunnel at Imperial is used to evaluate proposed new developments for wind safety and pedestrian comfort
The 10x5 wind tunnel at Imperial is used to evaluate proposed new developments for wind safety and pedestrian comfort - UK Research and Investment (UKRI) has announced a £23 million fund for a network of world-leading university wind tunnels, led by Imperial. The National Wind Tunnel Facility+ (NWTF+), will see the creation of 11 new wind tunnels, an experimental database and upgrades to existing facilities. Imperial College London will receive £2.9 million to host the NWTF+ Hub and establish new facilities, while NWTF+ Nodes will operate out of a dozen other partner universities in the UK (see full list below). The aim of the NWTF+ is to create world class, open access wind tunnels that address societal and industrial grand challenges including the next generation of net zero technologies; advances in emissions reduction; and future technologies for transport, energy, and healthcare. A growth industry. The new NWTF+ investment puts the UK at the forefront of experimental aerodynamics Professor Jonathan Morrison NWTF Chair - Worth nearly £14 billion per year and employing more than 45,000 people, the fluid dynamics industry supports key sectors including aviation, aerospace and environmental science. Wind tunnels perform a vital function in research and development by replicating complex real-life complex conditions, such as those found in and around a jet engine.
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