This is an introduction to the Tufts Baals Wind Tunnel and instrumention used to control it. The Baals wind tunnel is used for this project because it is simple, easy to build and operate, and is ideally suited to the classroom environment.

Here you will find everything you need to know to build this wind tunnel and the instrumentation used for operation and experiments. In addition classroom activities are available for download.

• Baals Wind Tunnel: Parts list and procedure for building the structure.
• Force Balance: Parts list, assembly and operation basics.
• Wind Speed Control: Parts list, assembly and operation basics.
• Software : ROBOLAB™ virtual instrumentation to bring your wind tunnel to life.
• Activities: Activity descriptions for grades 7-12.
• Download: Activities, assembly instructions, software.