Wind Tunnel Flight Data for Animals and Small Vehicles

This dataset originates from a specialized low-turbulence wind tunnel built at Stanford University for studying animal and small vehicle flight. It includes experimental data from a facility capable of airspeeds up to 50 m/s, with turbulence intensities adjustable from 0.030% to 45%.

Use Cases

• Analyze flight stability metrics across different turbulence intensities generated by the active grid.
• Study gust mitigation strategies for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles using data from the open jet configuration.
• Correlate acoustic noise levels, measured at 76.4 dB at 20 m/s, with flight performance parameters.

Strengths

• Data from a purpose-built facility with precisely controlled turbulence intensities ranging from ≤0.030% to 45%.
• Tunnel specifications include a test section of 1.0 m wide, 0.82 m tall, and 1.73 m long, and airspeeds up to 50 m/s.
• Low operational noise levels of 76.4 dB at 20 m/s, enabling studies sensitive to acoustic interference.

Limitations

• The specific data variables, file formats, and sample size are not described in the input.
• Data collection is confined to a single, controlled laboratory environment at Stanford University.
• The dataset's last known update was in June 2020, which may limit temporal relevance for recent research.

Provenance

Source

Dryad digital repository.

Collection Method

Experimental data collected from a custom-built, closed-circuit wind tunnel at Stanford University.

Freshness

Last updated 2020-06-24.

Geography

Stanford University, USA.