Wind Tunnels at NASA Ames Quiz

What is the purpose of a wind tunnel?

• To simulate flight conditions for aircraft and spacecraft

• To generate electricity using wind power

• To study the behavior of wind patterns on Earth

• To test the strength of materials against wind forces

Where are the biggest wind tunnels in the world located?

• NASA's Ames Research Center

• Kennedy Space Center

• Cape Canaveral Air Force Station

• Edwards Air Force Base

What do wind tunnels help confirm for aerospace designers?

• The availability of materials for construction

• The performance of design elements

• The cost of manufacturing aircraft and spacecraft

• The impact of wind on flight schedules

What other types of vehicles are tested in wind tunnels?

• Rockets

• Submarines

• Trains

• Automobiles

What is the purpose of wind tunnel testing at NASA Ames?

• To develop new wind energy technologies

• To improve weather forecasting models

• To study the effects of wind on buildings and structures

• To design better and safer aircraft and spacecraft

Which wind tunnel at NASA Ames is used for testing the Space Launch System rocket?

• Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel

• Transonic Wind Tunnel

• Supersonic Wind Tunnel

• Hypersonic Wind Tunnel

What speeds can be simulated in the Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel?

• Only at higher velocities

• Only at the speed of sound

• At subsonic speeds

• At or near the speed of sound and higher velocities

What is the purpose of installing instruments on the model before wind tunnel testing?

• To increase the weight of the model

• To make the model look more realistic

• To measure aerodynamic forces and other parameters

• To ensure the model stays in place during testing

How is a model mounted in the test section of a wind tunnel?

• On a support strut to allow free airflow and adjust orientation

• On a rotating platform to simulate different flight phases

• On a conveyor belt to simulate forward motion

• On a suspension system to simulate weightlessness

What is the role of wind tunnels in conjunction with computer modeling?

• To reduce the cost and time required for testing

• To simulate flight conditions that have never been tested before

• To provide more accurate and detailed testing of specific conditions

• To replace the need for wind tunnel testing entirely