Locate a wind tunnel in order to test wind speeds on your product. The A2 Wind Tunnel website explains that a professional wind tunnel used by engineers has advanced technology systems that read and interpret the data on not only the wind speed, but also the overall success of the product that is being tested. Once a wind tunnel is located, speak with the engineers about conducting a wind tunnel test.
Place the product being tested into the wind tunnel. The A2 Wind Tunnel website explains that in the center of the test section there is a balance platform with wheel pads. The size of the platform and the number of wheel pads varies depending on the size of the wind tunnel and the product's design.
Position sensors on the product being tested so that the wind speeds can be recorded. The First Flights website explains that the sensors relay important information to the computers and instruments in the control room. Ensure the product is secure and that everyone has exited the testing area before the wind tunnel activates.
Program the wind tunnel controls so that the correct wind speed will be reached during the test. The NASA website explains that wind tunnels vary in size and strength. Some wind tunnels are capable of producing subsonic winds that are below 760 miles per hour (mph) while other wind tunnels produce supersonic or hypersonic winds that can exceed 3,800 mph.
Turn on the wind tunnel and wait for data to be received on the internal equipment and computers. Wind tunnel fans powered by the drive motor create the winds, which pass through the contraction cone before reaching the test section.
Review the readings transmitted to the technical equipment and computers through the data transfer lines. The A2 Wind Tunnel website explains that wind tunnel computers collect and interpret the data in an organized report that can be printed and used by the engineers. Study the overall wind speed in addition to the performance of the product that was tested.