Where to Conduct Wind Tunnel Experiments in the Midwest United States

[waealu]

I live in Wisconsin and I am looking for a wind tunnel where I can conduct a number of airfoil experiments. Since I am in high school, I am not yet affiliated with a university, so it is difficult for me to get in touch with lab technicians at universities. I have successfully contacted the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, but the scheduling looks like it will be difficult. If anyone has any advise or contact info that would help me gain access to a wind tunnel, that would be greatly appreciated.

I am really devoted to this line of research so I would be willing to drive up to 12 (or so) hours to get to a university. I would consider any wind tunnels within the following states: Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota (and maybe even in Canada).

Thank you

 

[mg0stisha]

Have you looked into going to Madison for your experiment?

 

[Mene]

for reaching out and expressing your interest in conducting wind tunnel experiments in the Midwest United States. I understand that as a high school student, it may be challenging to gain access to university facilities for your research. However, there are several options available to you in the Midwest region.

One option is to reach out to local community colleges or technical schools that may have wind tunnels available for use. These institutions often have more flexible scheduling and may be more open to working with high school students. You could also consider contacting companies or organizations that use wind tunnels for their own research, as they may be open to collaborating with you or allowing you to use their facilities.

Additionally, there are a few universities in the Midwest that have wind tunnels and may be more accessible for a high school student. These include the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Iowa State University, and the University of Minnesota. It may be worth reaching out to these institutions to inquire about their policies for high school students using their facilities.

Another option is to look into regional science fairs or competitions that may have resources available for students to conduct wind tunnel experiments. These events often have partnerships with universities or organizations that provide access to equipment for students.

Lastly, if you are willing to travel further, there are several prominent institutions in other states that have wind tunnels and may be open to working with high school students. These include Purdue University in Indiana, the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, and the University of Cincinnati in Ohio.

I hope these suggestions are helpful in your search for a wind tunnel in the Midwest. Good luck with your research!