Forces acting on bodies which are moving in a Fluid (for example air) are important parameters required in order to analyze and design the bodies and vehicles for their aero/hydro dynamic characteristics. These forces are largely estimated by measurement on scaled models of the bodies kept in a wind tunnel operating at a suitable wind speed. The forces are then extrapolated to the full scale. The measurements of these forces are conveniently made by appropriate balances which are designed to suit certain specifications. These specifications normally depend on the loads to be measured, size of the models and size of the wind tunnel etc.

Forces acting on bodies which are moving in a Fluid (for example air) are important parameters required in order to analyze and design the bodies and vehicles for their aero/hydro dynamic characteristics. These forces are largely estimated by measurement on scaled models of the bodies kept in a wind tunnel operating at a suitable wind speed. The forces are then extrapolated to the full scale. The measurements of these forces are conveniently made by appropriate balances which are designed to suit certain specifications. These specifications normally depend on the loads to be measured, size of the models and size of the wind tunnel etc.

• Lift: 10 kg
• Drag: 2 kg
• Pitching moment: 5kg-mm

The Sunshine measurement Balance system suits the above specifications and can be mounted conveniently in 600mm x 600mm test sections.