Compact Wind Tunnel Balance AeroComp

Overview

The HORIBA AeroComp balance is a platform type balance, incorporating HORIBA´s balance measuring technology, proven and in operation in many automotive wind tunnels worldwide by the leading Universities, automotive manufacturers and racing developers.

Features

 Applications:

  • Aircraft model measurement 
  • Vehicle model measurement 
  • Ship model measurement 
  • Building measurement 
  • Further measuring objects

Advantages: 

  • Easy set up 
  • Small space requirements 
  • Fast operational availability 
  • No moving parts levers

Standard Features

  • Balance mechanics with 6 load cells
  • Balance electronics comprising control cubicle with amplifier system and data acquisition
  • AeroCalc measuring and calculation software including graphics program
  • PC system with MS WINDOWS operating system complete with AeroCalc measuring and calculation software, and ink jet printer
  • Central strut for mounting of test objects
  • Turntable as test section floor in balance area
  • Factory calibration for one reference point

Options:

  • Yaw angle adjustment via precision bearing. Adjustment with a controlled servo motor equipped with angle encoder.
  • Angle of attack adjustment via central strut. Adjustment with a servo motor equipped with angle encoder.
  • Flange for models near to the floor
  • Foundation spacer for adjustment of balance to local situation
  • Moveable and height-adjustable foundation spacer for removal of balance from test section
  • Ethernet interface to host computer
  • Balance calibration for additional reference points
  • Special measuring ranges for individual customer requirements

Small and effective  

Small models of cars or components of cars can be tested efficiently. But also buildings,   ship or aircraft models could be tested and checked for their aerodynamic resistance or behaviour. On this platform basic aerodynamic pre-configurations can be tested and optimized in a very early stage of a new design or a development process.

 

 

 

 


Manufactured by HORIBA

Specifications

 AeroComp balances dimensions

Dimension

Aero 1000 in [inch] 

Aero 1000 in [mm]  

Aero 2000 in [inch]  

Aero 2000 in [mm]  

Aero 3000 in [inch] 

Aero 3000 in [mm] 

H (max)

34,05

865

45,87

1165

75,98

1930

h

14,37

365

22,24

565

34,25

870

B

14,96

380

22,44

570

39,37

1000

D

25,59

650

35,43

900

47,24

1200

X (max)

15,75

400

19,69

500

35,43

900

AeroComp balances measuring ranges

Component       

AERO 1000        

AERO 2000       

AERO 3000          

                      

lbs/in-lbs

N/Nm 

lbs/in-lbs

N/Nm

lbs/in-lbs

N/Nm 

Drag Fx

+ 45

+ 200

+ 90

+ 400

+ 225

+ 1000

Side force Fy

+ 45

+ 200

+ 90

+ 400

+ 135

+ 600

Lift Fz

+ 67

+ 300

+ 135

+ 600

+ 450

+ 2000

Roll moment
Mx

+ 265

+ 30

+ 530

+ 60

+ 885

+ 100

Pitch moment
My

+ 265

+ 30

+ 530

+ 60

+ 1325

+ 150

Yaw moment
Mz

+ 265

+ 30

+ 530

+ 60

+ 885

+ 100

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