American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
Scope
Wind tunnel testing is a critical component in the development of aerodynamic vehicles and associated
technologies. While the time and expense of wind tunnel testing is significant, it is an essential risk
reduction tool before progressing air vehicles and technologies to the more expensive, technically risky
flight tests. Decisions made during the evolution and execution of wind tunnel test programs can have farreaching
performance, financial, and schedule implications throughout the life cycle of an air vehicle.