[Leica] IMG: More Kodak APS Images

[Jim Nichols]

Thanks, Frank.  I never tested any cars, but a co-worker helped Sverdrup 
design some automotive wind tunnels.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

On 5/4/2018 2:26 PM, FRANK DERNIE via LUG wrote:
> Brilliant. Super to see the wind tunnel models.Frank D.
>
>      On Friday, 4 May 2018, 20:19, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> wrote:
>   
>
>   I appreciate all of the responses to my posting of APS images. One
> LUGGER who responded off-list asked if I had any more of these APS
> images.  In reviewing my images from 1986, I found another set.
>
> Normally, cameras are not allowed on-base at Arnold Engineering
> Development Center, where I spent 39 years.  But, in 1986, the base held
> an open house for employees and their families. Displays were set up
> showing items of interest, and cameras were permitted.  I took advantage
> of this opportunity to capture a few images to which I had not had
> access previously.  I am almost positive that the Kodak APS camera was
> my choice that day.
>
> The Propulsion Wind Tunnel Facility is composed of two 16-ft wind
> tunnels and one 4-ft wind tunnel, along with the plant equipment to
> support them.  The main drive system for the large tunnels originally
> had 216,000 HP on one shaft, and has since been upgraded.  Here is a
> view of the compressor for the transonic tunnel.
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20070917-1986+Open+House_+16T+Compressor+from+Across+the+Street.JPG.html
>
> That red & white stack is 200 ft tall.
>
> This is the nameplate on one of the two largest motors.
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20070917-1986+Open+House_+PWT+Large+Motor+Nameplate.JPG.html
>
> This is one of the numerous auxiliary compressors that support the
> tunnel operations.
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20070917-1986+Open+House_+PES+F-Unit.JPG.html
>
> At the time of the open house, a lot of store testing was being done in
> the transonic tunnels and three neat models were on display:
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20070917-1986+Open+House_+A-10+Test+Model+from+16T.JPG.html
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20070917-1986+Open+House_+FB-111+Test+Model+from+16T.JPG.html
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20070917-1986+Open+House_+F-16+Test+Model+from+16T.JPG.html
>
> The little Kodak APS camera did its job!
>