#117 Icing Research Tunnel, NASA Lewis Research Center
1944
World's oldest and largest refrigerated icing wind tunnel, with unique heat exchanger and spray system
In operation since 1944, the Icing Research Tunnel is the oldest and largest refrigerated icing wind tunnel in the world. Technology developed there enables aircraft to fly safely through icing clouds. Two firsts include the unique heat exchanger and the spray system that simulates a natural icing cloud of tiny droplets.
Landmark Location
21000 Brookpark Road
Cleveland, OH 44135
Visiting Info
By appointment, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
Links
Ceremony Notes
May 1987
Owner, if different than above
NASA Glenn Research Center
Plaque location, if specific
On the front entrance of Bldg. #11