The Low Density Tunnel (LDT) is rarefied flow facility, with the ability to produce flows with high Knudsen numbers representative of those experienced in the slip regime. The facility is continuous and is capable of measuring aerodynamic coefficients by use of a magnetic suspension balance. The tunnel has a 0.18 m diameter. Flow visualisation is via high speed Schlieren imaging, hot films, and thermographic liquid crystal.
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