Congressman DesJarlais views AEDC progress
Congressman Scott DesJarlais (second from left) tours the Propulsion Wind Tunnel 16-foot Supersonic Tunnel at AEDC during a visit on April 8. The wind tunnel test aerodynamic flows for flight systems and has a capability of achieving Mach speeds up to 4.75 or approximately 3,000 mph. DesJarlais also visited the von Karman Gas Dynamics Facility, the Arc Heater Facility and the Space Threat Assessment Testbed to see facility capabilities and upgrades. Pictured with DesJarlais, left to right, is AEDC Propulsion Wind Tunnel Test Branch Technical Director Wayne Hawkins, DesJarlais’ staff member Isaiah Robinson and AEDC Commander Col. Raymond Toth. (Photo by Jacqueline Cowan)