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Aerodynamics, Noise & Propulsion

For the highest confidence in your test results, Boeing Aerodynamics, Noise & Propulsion facilities accommodate a wide variety of test articles, including full-scale components and products, as well as scale models. Our specialized laboratories include wind tunnel, noise test, nozzle test, and fuel- and firesystems test facilities. Our multi-disciplinary technical personnel can bring the test capability to you for on-site measurements and field testing.

We provide end-to-end, full-service test capabilities and can help you design your testing program -- from choosing the right facility and equipment to developing test procedures, collecting data, and analyzing results.

Testing capabilities include:

Wind tunnels

• Polysonic wind tunnel (PSWT, 4 by 4 ft):
  • Subsonic, transonic, supersonic
  • Supersonic inlet testing
  • Inlet diffuser testing
• Transonic wind tunnel (BTWT, 8 by 12 ft)
• Nozzle test facility (BNTF)
• Subsonic wind tunnel (BVWT, 20 by 20 ft)
• Low-speed aero-acoustic facility (LSAF):
  • 9- by 12-ft contraction, without insert
  • 7- by 10-ft contraction, with insert
• Icing tunnel (BRAIT, 4 by 6 ft)

Mobile Test Services

• Airplane interior noise measurement
• FAA noise certification
• Airport ramp noise measurement
• Phased array microphone systems
• Fire extinguishing system certification

Test Chambers

• Acoustic facilities:
  • Interior noise test facility
  • Quiet air facility
  • Reverberant and anechoic environments
• Fuel properties
• Fire and hazardous testing
• Fuel systems and components testing

Other Test Services

• Experimental hardware design and fabrication (including wind tunnel models)
• Flow visualization
• Flow field surveys
• Pressure-sensitive paint technology