Calspan’s state-of-the-art Transonic Wind Tunnel was recently featured by Viewpoint Systems for its successful test system modernization project. The feature highlights Calspan’s commitment to advancing aerodynamic research and testing by offering our customers innovative engineering and collaboration.
The Transonic Wind Tunnel, capable of continuous Mach-speed testing across a wide range of aircraft designs, underwent a major system upgrade to improve reliability, simplify usability, and enhance data acquisition capabilities. Working closely with engineering partners, Calspan modernized the 20-year-old system by integrating cutting-edge hardware and software while maintaining the user experience operators relied on.
The upgrade leveraged Precision Filters signal conditioning, National Instruments PXIe data acquisition, and a complete C#/.NET 8.0 software rebuild to deliver a more efficient, maintainable, and flexible testing platform. The result is a modernized wind tunnel control system that ensures dependable performance, streamlined operation, and the ability to easily reconfigure or expand functionality for future programs.
This collaborative project demonstrates Calspan’s dedication to continuous improvement, precision engineering, and customer-driven innovation.
Read the full feature: Transonic Wind Tunnel Test System Upgrade – ViewpointUSA.com
Date Posted
10/24/25Topic
Flight & Wind Tunnel
