Flight Dynamics Lab

December 10, 2012
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This picture shows an experiment with a water tunnel used for flight dynamics testing. The tunnel was in the Flight Dynamics Laboratory of the Aeronautical Systems Division. The technician, Carl Shoffstall, is monitoring the flow of the colored water over the wings and fuselage. The purpose of this testing is to help engineers observe airflow across the shapes of new aircraft designs.

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