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NASA Center: Glenn Research Center
Image # : C83-1156
Date : 01/01/1983

Title

Icing Research Tunnel

Full Description

Jack Cotter inspects a Commuter Transport Engine undergoing testing in the Icing Research Tunnel while Ray Soto looks on from the observation window. The Icing Research Tunnel, or IRT, is used to simulate the formation of ice on aircraft surfaces during flight. Cold water is sprayed into the tunnel and freezes on the test model.

Keywords

Ice Icing Research Tunnel Lewis Research Center

Subject Category

Aeronautical Research, Wind Tunnels-Interior,

Reference Numbers

  • Center: GRC
  • Center Number: C83-1156
  • GRIN DataBase Number: GPN-2000-001836

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  • Creator/Photographer: NASA
  • Original Source: DIGITAL

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