Vertical wind tunnel systems
- Status
- Technology area TWZ is exploring
- Solution domain
- Training, simulation & readiness
Overview
What is vertical wind tunnel systems?
A vertical wind tunnel generates a column of air fast enough to support a person in stable flight, recreating freefall conditions indoors and independent of weather.
How it is used
- Freefall body-position and stability training
- Building freefall time before or alongside live jumps
- Combining with VR for integrated airborne training
What to consider
- A tunnel is an infrastructure project: site, power and building works
- Requires trained operators and maintenance planning
- Lifecycle and operating costs should be planned from the outset
TWZ's role
TWZ is exploring wind tunnel systems as an infrastructure and training capability, coordinating the engineering, facility and support partners such a project needs.
Specifications, manufacturers and performance data are not published here. They depend on the requirement and are shared during engagement.
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Discuss vertical wind tunnel systems with TWZ.
Tell us about the requirement, the users and the environment. We'll explain what is possible and how we would approach it.