ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, TENN. -- Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) is modifying its Aerodynamic and Propulsion Test Unit (APTU) in preparation for the first ever direct-connect tests of larger scale scramjet engines. 'Ground tests of scramjet engines at this scale have not been conducted at APTU or any other facility,' said Kevin Holst, a propulsion analysis engineer.

Once the upgrades are completed, the facility will be fully capable of supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) Medium Scale Critical Components (MSCC) direct-connect test program. Sean Smith, an AEDC Air Force project manager, stated the engines tested will have 10-times the airflow rate of an X-51A Waverider. Acdsee 17 Activation Key And Keygen Software. Github Wix Downloader more. 'The goals of the MSCC program are to improve performance, operability and thermal management, enhance the understanding of governing physics and evaluate design and analysis tools,' he said. The upgrades to APTU, AEDC's hypersonic blowdown freejet test facility, will include a new fuel heater, three direct-connect nozzles and enhancements to the facility control system. The new fuel heater will have automated temperature control rather than manual. Download 3d Objects For Punch Software.