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tunnel test facility
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In 1999, Suzuki Sport has built moving belt type wind tunnel facility
inside design department in Hamamatsu factory. The reason for
this is to analyze more deeply and to be responding quickly to
this subject.
Suzuki Sport wind tunnel facility can use 1/3
scale model which is one of biggest facility (length 20m, width
10m, height 2.5m) in Japan. Also, it features moving belt type
which the ground part is belt shaped which moves according to
the speed. This creates the environment of car close to actual
running situation and to analyze the airflow of between the car
and the ground. It also has original turntable system to create
angle for the car which in actual condition when the car is drifting
sideways on high speed.(Suzuki Sport original design)
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can be observed by wind tunnel facility |
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-Measuring air force
Measures out the value of drags and dynamic lift( the force occurs
in vertical way, which usually called down force). |
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-Observe the air flow around the
car
To determine the body, spoilers and other outer body shape, smoke
devices and threads are used to see the air flow. |
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-Observe the pressure distribution
on body surface
From this observation, intake and exhaust ducts can be considered.
Also, the pressure to the wings and spoilers can be measured which
the stiffness can be determined. |
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-Test for cooling effect
Cooling test for radiators and intercooler can be considered. |
This facility is not only used by Suzuki Sport, but also renting for
car companies and consulting, also different field like for example
it has been used for testing new material wear for Olympic speed races(low
drag material development).
Suzuki Sport Co., LTD. will not only do development
and research for automobiles, but also renting facilities and consulting
even other fields. For further inquiry, please contact by e-mail info@suzukisport.com
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