Facilities
A world-class Wind Simulation and Testing (WiST) Laboratory has been set up at Iowa State University (ISU) and is now completely functional (since October 2005). This laboratory occupies a space of 11,000 sq. ft. and is located in the Department of Aerospace Engineering in Howe Hall on the ISU campus. The WiST Lab is a state-of-the-art experimental facility for conducting research, education, consulting and outreach in the subject area of wind-structure interaction. It is a one-of-a-kind facility for applications in wind engineering, aeronautics and industrial aerodynamics. It includes a wind tunnel with two test sections, aerodynamic and atmospheric boundary layer along with gust generation capability. It also includes two other wind tunnels and a large tornado-microburst simulation facility with translation capability. The WiST Lab will continue to provide high-quality educational and research opportunities to young engineers to prepare them for the challenges of the 21st century.
Iowa State University WEEA, 2271 Howe Hall, Room, 1200, Ames, Iowa 50011
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