Vehicle Climatic Windtunnel

Wind

A 600 hp (447 kW), 11 ft (3.4 m) diameter vaneaxial fan generates wind speeds up to 100 mph (161 km/hr) in the closed horizontal air path. 

Turning vanes and settling screens provide uniform airflow velocity (±2%) across the test section. The airflow noozle converts from 56.6 to 112 ft² (5.25 to 10.5 m²), to accomodate both passenger cars and large trucks or buses.  
 
 

News
Friday, May 11, 2012
Developing new technology
The Jamestown Test Center has developed a new vibration table with 7 degrees of freedom (DOF). The table is three translations and three rotational DOF’s with a chassis twist. 

Wednesday, May 02, 2012
TitanX donated a module to charity
TitanX partnered with Autocar and supplied a full module for the building of a Charity Truck, which will be auctioned off at the  Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF) Auction.

Friday, March 09, 2012
Organizational announcement

With effect from March 1st, 2012, Bruno Jouannet, Vice President Supply Chain Management has been appointed Vice President Jamestown Operations, with full responsibility for project and product deliveries to our customers in North America securing world class operational excellence. In this new position, Bruno will be fully responsible of the operations in Jamestown, reporting to Matt Moore.


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