wind tunnel lab: Storm Testing
- 11/30/07 02:10 AM
As a Nebraska resident, I'm fairly familiar with storm chasing -- at least the idea of it. Chasing massive storms to see what develops and record live the effects of such wind to improve safety measures later. It makes sense, although I wouldn't want to do it. For our industry, however, some scientists and researchers are developing ways to simulate conditions under a hurricane, tornado or cyclone. This will allow members of the building industries to test new safety measures before installing them in homes and hoping for the best. The following are some of the more interesting projects I've found: At Florida … (2 comments)
wind tunnel lab: Storm Testing
- 11/30/07 02:10 AM
Tornadoes and hurricanes wreak havoc in various places across the U.S. every year. To help home builders and remodelers improve the ability of residential and commercial structures to withstand major wind and water events, scientists and engineers are conducting large-scale weather tests around the world. At Florida International University, researchers have teamed with representatives from the insurance industry to construct the Wall of Wind, a 16-foot high structure containing 6 fans, each with its own high-powered motor. Currently, the Wall of Wind can produce winds of up to 130 miles per hour to batter test structures. Students and professors at the University … (0 comments)
As a Nebraska resident, I'm fairly familiar with storm chasing -- at least the idea of it. Chasing massive storms to see what develops and record live the effects of such wind to improve safety measures later. It makes sense, although I wouldn't want to do it. For our industry, however, some scientists and researchers are developing ways to simulate conditions under a hurricane, tornado or cyclone. This will allow members of the building industries to test new safety measures before installing them in homes and hoping for the best.
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