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University of Southampton Anechoic Wind Tunnel

University of SouthamptonSouthampton

NWTF identifies Southampton’s Anechoic Wind Tunnel and describes far-field microphones and a phased microphone array. The listed measurements combine acoustic directivity, surface pressures and aerodynamic loads with laser diagnostics. An undated linked sheet uses construction-status wording, so this guide does not state a current commissioning status.

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Key facts

Acoustic and aerodynamic outputs
The exact NWTF page lists far-field microphones, a phased microphone array and surface-pressure and aerodynamic-load measurement capability.

Testing capabilities

Acoustic directivity

An arc of far-field microphones supports acoustic directivity measurements, with simultaneous microphone-array and laser diagnostics listed among specialist arrangements.

Loads and flow-field measurements

The page lists surface-pressure and load measurements, particle-image velocimetry capability and video or surface-oilflow visualisation.

Equipment and published limits

Published equipment limits and conditions
SpecificationPublished valueConditions
Test section and chamber1.0 × 0.75 m test section; 8.15 × 5.5 × 4.75 m chamberThese separate source dimensions agree across the page and data sheet. Model, microphone and optical arrangements need confirmation.

Access and contact

The exact NWTF page links to its contact route for enquiries. Confirm current commissioned equipment, test configuration, model support and acoustic or flow measurements with the operator.

Facility contact

Address
Southampton

Standards and accreditation

Public information not available. Contact test facility provider for more information.

What to confirm with the facility

  • The linked data sheet is undated and includes construction-status wording that differs from the page’s present-tense facility description. This guide makes no current commissioning-status claim; confirm the available equipment and configuration directly.
  • Agree acoustic bandwidth, aerodynamic condition, model support, microphone arrangement and measurement synchronisation before requesting tests.

Before requesting a test

Public information not available. Contact test facility provider for more information.

Frequently asked questions

Public information not available. Contact test facility provider for more information.

Further reading

  • Acoustic

    Browse acoustic for Acoustic directivity. Compare the documented article, method and conditions in each entry.

  • Aerodynamics and aerothermal testing

    Browse aerodynamics and aerothermal testing for Loads and flow-field measurements. Compare the documented article, method and conditions in each entry.

  • Write a test procedure for a requirement

    For low-speed wind-tunnel force or surface-pressure measurements; low-speed wind-tunnel particle-image velocimetry; aeroacoustic noise and flow measurements, specify the material or product, preparation, apparatus, loading or measurement steps and required observations before requesting a report.

Sources and review

Arc reviewed the current NWTF facility page and its linked undated data sheet on 13 October 2026. The guide retains supported identity and methods and records the specific source conflict. The data-sheet status is not treated as the current commissioning status. Confirm current equipment, configuration and project suitability with the operator.

Arc publishes this directory entry and does not operate the test facility. Suggest a correction to Arc with a supporting source.

  1. Anechoic - NWTF

    National Wind Tunnel Facility (NWTF) · Reviewed

    The exact NWTF page supports the named facility and stated acoustic, load and flow-measurement methods. Present-tense page language does not resolve the undated linked sheet’s construction-status wording, so current commissioning status is not asserted.

  2. University of Southampton Anechoic Wind Tunnel LS8 data sheet (undated)

    National Wind Tunnel Facility (NWTF) · Reviewed

    The observed linked data sheet is retained as an undated original for the specific comparison and scope qualification. Its historical-looking status or conflicting values are not converted into a present operating or commissioning claim.