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Welcome to the Glenn L. Martin Wind Tunnel at the University of Maryland. We have tried to reflect our work and our enthusiasm for low speed aerodynamics. We are engaged in research, development, and education activities with applications spanning many areas including work on airplanes, automobiles, yacht keels & sails, and submarines.

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Photo by Paul W. Gillespie -- The Capital

Capital's reporter Donna Chiu's face is distorted from hurricane force wind inside the Glenn L. Martin Wind Tunnel

The fan at the Glenn L. Martin Wind Tunnel, powered by a 2,000-horsepower electric motor, ripped for reporters, giving them a brief preview of what it would be like if a hurricane were to hit Maryland.  More»

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Glenn L. Martin Wind Tunnel Fan

Charles Geisbert, UM Engineering student stands in front of the Wind Tunnel Fan while taking pictures for a Virtual Tour.  More»

 

   

Department News

Wereley Receives Engineer of the Year Award More»

Alumna Epps Selected as Astronaut More»

Aerospace Alum Featured in High Mach More»



Upcoming Events

July 12, 2009 8:00 a.m.
Young Scholars Program - Summer 2009 More»

July 23, 2009 3:00 p.m.
How to Find a Job in a Recession More»


 

 
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