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Variable Density Tunnel

Variable Density Tunnel is a historic place in Hampton (Independent City), Hampton County, Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 3, 1985, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 85002795.

Hampton (Independent City), Hampton County, VirginiaListed October 3, 1985NRIS #85002795★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Variable Density Tunnel?

The Variable Density Tunnel (VDT) was the second wind tunnel at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Langley Research Center. Proposed by German aerospace engineer, Max Munk, student of Ludwig Prandtl, it was the world's first variable density wind tunnel and allowed for more accurate testing of small-scale models than could be obtained with atmospheric wind tunnels.

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Listing details

Name
Variable Density Tunnel
City
Hampton (Independent City)
County
Hampton County
State
Virginia
Listed on the National Register
October 3, 1985
NRIS reference number
85002795
Resource type
structure
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
37.07880, -76.34382
When was Variable Density Tunnel listed on the National Register?

Variable Density Tunnel was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 3, 1985.

Where is Variable Density Tunnel located?

Variable Density Tunnel is located in Hampton (Independent City), Hampton County, Virginia at approximately 37.07880, -76.34382. See the map above.

Is Variable Density Tunnel a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Variable Density Tunnel is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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