Engineering:Jules Verne climatic wind tunnel
The Jules Verne climatic wind tunnel is a research facility at the Scientific and Technical Centre for Building (CSTB) site in Nantes, France. It enables the study of building and construction components, vehicles and equipment under a range of climatic conditions, being able to simulate snow, hail, rain, fog, sandstorms, heatwaves and freezing conditions.[1] It is classified as a major research facility and was reopened on the 29th of March 2019 by Francois de Rugy, Minister of State following an €8.5 million upgrade programme funded by Nantes Métropole, the Pays de la Loire region and the European Regional Investment Fund (FEDER).[2]
In 2018 the wind tunnel was used by UNICEF for their innovation programme to develop a new series of high performance tents.[3]
References
- ↑ "Jules Verne climatic wind tunnel". http://www.cstb.fr/en/test-facilities/jules-verne-climatic-wind-tunnel/. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ↑ "La soufflerie climatique Jules Verne du CSTB inaugurée le 29 mars". https://www.cstb.fr/fr/actualites/detail/inauguration-soufflerie-climatique-jules-verne-290319/. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ↑ Ferguson, Sarah. "How To Build A Better Tent". https://www.forbes.com/sites/unicefusa/2020/01/24/how-to-build-a-better-tent/#71ee8263712f. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
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