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1 Aero & Space Technology Products & Services Provided by: AEOLUS AERO TECH Pvt. Ltd. Bengaluru, Karnataka, India In collaboration with Space Tango Kentucky, USA Promoted by: Resources International, Inc. 895 Edgewater Drive, Lexington, KY , USA

2 Organization Manufacture & Service AEOLUS AERO TECH Bengaluru, India Promotion & Distribution RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, Inc. Kentucky, USA

3 Aeolus Aero Tech (AAT) Global Leader in Aerospace Products and Services Delivers affordable, High Technology Solutions Uncompromising Business Ethics & Delivery World class Technical Expertise & Collaboration Dedicated to Customer Satisfaction & Mission Assist with Manufacturing, Assembly and Testing Provide Life-time Engineering & Technical Support Champion Alternative Wind Energy (500 W to 5 KW) 202, 3 rd Floor, Rajadathri Building 2 nd Main Road, Kasturi Nagar Bengaluru Resources International, Inc., Lexington, KY, USA

4 Aero-Space Products A. Educational Labs B. Heat Pipes & Thermosyphons C. Wind Tunnels D. Space Tech Products E. Micro-Gravity Research F. CubeSat: Design, Develop & Deploy G. Alternative Wind Energy (500 W 5 KW) Resources International, Inc., Lexington, KY, USA

5 Objective Wind Tunnels Accurately simulate the fluid flow about atmospheric vehicles Measure -Forces, moments, pressure, shear stress, heat transfer, flowfield (velocity, pressure, vorticity, temperature)

6 Low Speed Vehicles - M<.3 Gallilean Transformation U Wind Tunnel - Model Scale = Stationary Walls U Flight in atmosphere Scale =L Issues Flow Quality - Uniformity and Turbulence Level Wind Tunnel Wall Interference Reynolds Number Simulation Re U L U

7 History Whirling Arm

8 Eiffel Tunnel

9 Wright Brothers

10 Wind Tunnel Layout Closed Return Open Return Double Return Annular Return

11 Closed Return (open test section)

12 Open Return Closed Test Section Exhaust 15 Hp. Dual Centrifugal Blower Louvers for Speed Adjustment Screens 25 to 1 Contraction Test Section 18 inch Diameter High Contraction Wind Tunnel Top View Diffuser Exhaust

13 Double Return U N I V E R S I T Y OF W A S H I N G T O N A E R O N A U T I C A L L A B O R A T O R Y Kirsten Wind Tunnel

14 Annular Wind Tunnel

15 Types of Wind Tunnels Subsonic (< Mach 0.8) Transonic (Mach 0.8 ~ Mach 1.2) Supersonic (Mach 1.2 ~ Mach 5.0) Hypersonic (Mach 5.0 ~ Mach 10.0) Cryogenic ( C ~ C) Specialty Automobiles Environmental- Icing, Buildings, etc.

16 Subsonic Wind Tunnels

17 40 x 80 and 80 x 120 NASA Ames

18 Fans for 40x80 and 80x120

19 40 x80 80 x120

20 12 foot Pressure Tunnel

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22 12-Foot Pressure Wind Tunnel: Specifications Primary Use: The facility is used primarily for high Reynolds number testing, including the development of high-lift systems for commercial transports and military aircraft, high angle-of-attack testing of maneuvering aircraft, and high Reynolds number research. Capability: Mach Number: Reynolds Number per foot: X106 Stagnation Pressure, PSIA: Temperature Range: R Closed circuit, single return, variable density, closed throat, wind tunnel with exceptionally low turbulence Model-support systems available: Strut with variable pitch and roll capability High angle-of-attack turntable system Dual-strut turntable mechanism for high-lift testing Semispan mounting system Internal strain-gage balances used for force and moment testing Capability for measuring multiple fluctuating pressures Temperature-controlled auxiliary high-pressure (3000 psi)

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24 Transonic Wind Tunnels

25 Wall interference is a severe problem for transonic wind tunnels. Flow can choke Shock wave across the tunnel test section Two Solutions Porous Walls Movable Adaptive Walls Transonic Wind Tunnels

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27 The 8x6/9x15 Complex at the NASA Lewis Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio is, is unique in its dual capacity role as both a high-speed and low speed test facility. 8x6 Functions & Capabilities The 8x6 Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel provides customers with a Facility capable of testing large scale aeropropulsion hardware: In a continuous Mach airstream At varying Reynolds Numbers ( x 106/ft) and altitude conditions (ambient to 38,000ft) In either aerodynamic (closed) or Propulsion (open) cycle without exhaust scoops Employing high data systems to support steady and transient data acquisition Supported by a variety of systems including: Schlieren, infrared imaging, sheet lasers, LDV, GH2 fuel, high pressure air, and hydraulics. 8x6 Characteristics & Performance Test section size 8ft H, 6ft W, 23.5ft L Mach number range Relative altitude ft Dynamic Pressure x 106/ft Stagnation Pressure psia Temperature oF

28 8x6 at NASA Lewis

29 9x15 at NASA Lewis Back Leg of the 8x6

30 Modane-Avrieux S1MA Wind Tunnel Atmospheric, closed-circuit, continuous flow wind tunnel, from Mach 0.05 to Mach 1 S1MA wind tunnel is equipped with two counter rotating fans, driven by Pelton turbines, the power of which is 88 MW; Mach number is continuously adjustable from 0.05 to 1 by varying the fan speed from 25 to 212 rpm.

31 16T at AEDC

32 S2Ma Wind Tunnel

33 Supersonic Wind Tunnels

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36 Hypersonic Wind Tunnels

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39 The NASA Langley 8- Foot High Temperature Tunnel (8 HTT) enables the testing of large hypersonic airbreathing propulsion systems at flight enthalpies from Mach 4 to Mach 7.

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42 Cryogenic Wind Tunnels

43 NATIONAL TRANSONIC FACILITY

44 The Cryogenic Ludwieg-Tube at Göttingen (KRG) Adaptive wall test section

45 Icing Wind Tunnels

46 Icing Tunnel NASA Lewis Research Center

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48 Automobile Wind Tunnels

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50 Wind Tunnel Power Requirements

51 Wind Tunnel Circuit Elements

52 Closed Return Tunnel

53 Turbulence Management System Stilling Section - Low speed and uniform flow Honeycomb - Reduces Large Swirl Component of Incoming Flow Screens - Reduce Turbulence [Reduces Eddy size for Faster Decay] - Used to obtain a uniform test section profile - Provide a flow resistance for more stable fan operation

54 Corners Abrupt Corner without Vanes 1. 0

55 Contact us AEOLUS AERO TECH Pvt. Ltd. offers several products and services in the Aeronautical, Micro-gravity and Space sectors. with your specific needs For details on any product, service, pricing, delivery, warranty, service needs, maintenance, insurance, etc. please contact the undersigned Products and Services offer is subject to required approvals from the regulatory authorities in the respective countries & International Space Protocols Applicable freight, import duty and any VAT / Sales taxes will be added. Shall assist Customer to secure required CubeSat Insurance Aeolus Aero Tech shall provide needed documents to obtain Import clearance. Client shall take care of customs clearance, import duty, local freight, etc. M. S. Viji, MD, President Resources International, Inc. 895 Edgewater Drive Lexington, KY USA msviji2020@riinc.net Ph:

56 Promoted by: Resources International, Inc. 895 Edgewater Drive Lexington, KY, USA

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