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Aug. 15, 2022
Building upon success, Tunnel 9 team looks to take 3D printing program to next dimension

It started with a piece here, a small part there.But since its inception in the facility, additive manufacturing, more commonly known as 3D printing, has evolved and blossomed at Arnold Engineering Development Complex Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel 9 in White Oak, Maryland. From plastic rigs to elements
May 27, 2022
AEDC Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel 9 reaches 5,000 run mark

The list of milestones and achievements at Arnold Engineering Development Complex Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel 9 recently grew a bit longer.On April 11, the team at the White Oak, Maryland facility celebrated the successful completion of 5,000 test runs by Tunnel 9 personnel.”It’s always exciting when
July 19, 2021
SBIR effort to enhance measurement of hypersonic wind tunnel velocities demonstrated at Tunnel 9

The measurement of velocity in a hypersonic wind tunnel facility is no easy feat.Along with the difficulties posed by the extremely high speeds, the measurement process must be non-intrusive to prevent disturbance of the flow field, a possibility that is only heightened due to the low densities
Oct. 19, 2020
Coblish leading AEDC Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel

The facility where Joe Coblish began his wind tunnel testing career is now in his charge.Coblish officially assumed the role of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex White Oak site director early this spring. Since then, he has been responsible for directing all activities associated with the
April 1, 2020
Tunnel 9 avoids downtime with Containerized Vacuum System

After a compressor in their facility went down, personnel at Arnold Engineering Development Complex Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel 9 in White Oak, Maryland, moved swiftly to install a system capable of picking up the slack.From the initial conceptualization to the finalization of operating procedures,
March 16, 2020
Hypersonics pioneer Marren retiring from AEDC

Early in his career, Dan Marren was among those at what was then known as the Naval Surface Warfare Center in White Oak, Maryland, charged with improving offensive and defensive systems on sensitive national defense programs.Their success had historic implications.“The Pentagon program manager
Jan. 21, 2020
Customer-focused problem-solving earns Tunnel 9 team recognition

A test team at Arnold Engineering Development Complex Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel 9 in White Oak, Maryland, was recently commended for recognizing the need for a crucial test article component and facilitating its fabrication to ensure the customer’s test could be completed without delay. Cameron
July 22, 2019
Agreement provides convenient occupational health support to AEDC Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel 9 personnel

Thanks to an agreement between the Air Force and the Food and Drug Administration, help from multiple organizations, and the efforts of members of its workforce, recurring industrial medical support services are once again in place for Air Force civilians employed at AEDC Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel 9
June 17, 2019
Tunnel 9 heater system expert passing along knowledge

Mike Metzger holds a unique position in the world. A system engineer at AEDC Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel 9 in White Oak, Maryland, he is among a handful of people familiar with the Tunnel 9 heater system and the only system engineer ever assigned to it. The system is used to store and heat the

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