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Aerodynamics
A balance mechanism within the working section where items were tested for aerodynamic efficiency within the high speed air flow. Built in 1916, a variety of objects were tested here such as model's for Malcolm Campbell's speed boat, drag tests for the atomic bomb casing and early wing sections for Concorde.
The balance mechanism sat behind the item under test and measured the drag effect created by the objects vortices.
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Aerodynamics
A balance mechanism within the working section where items were tested for aerodynamic efficiency within the high speed air flow. Built in 1916, a variety of objects were tested here such as model's for Malcolm Campbell's speed boat, drag tests for the atomic bomb casing and early wing sections for Concorde.
The balance mechanism sat behind the item under test and measured the drag effect created by the objects vortices.
More here