SOLUTION SHEET

Windshaper

For generating realistic wind conditions with specified
spatial patterns and temporal profiles

Testing a drone in a turbulent flow generated by a Windshaper

Generate realistic and repeatable wind flows in a controlled environment
Current wind tunnels have limitations in creating/ simulating real-world conditions
because they cannot replicate all the complex factors that affect aerodynamics in the realworld.
Windshaper, a multiple Fan Array Wind Generator, enables users to program windconditions and create unique wind profiles, inside a controlled environment, replicatingcomplex atmospheric flows that vary both in time and space.
Examples: simulating ground effect, thermal updrafts, crosswinds, urban wind patterns,effect of different terrain and atmospheric conditions like wind gusts, rain, snow, fog,
extreme temperatures (cold and hot).

Key benefits• Create unique wind profiles• Software program to specify wind conditions with spatial patterns and temporal profiles• Ability to generate realistic wind flows and also flows similar to a regular wind tunnel.
• Controllable wind conditions• Repeatable tests• Configurable hardware• Open test volume

A wall with many small fans
A Windshaper resembles a wall with many small fans. The fan wall iscomposed of base units called ‘Wind modules’. Multiple modules can bestacked and combined in any combination. The size of a WindShape is
described by the number of modules it contains, i.e. 6 x 3 Windshaper
would be 6 modules wide by 3 modules tall. Each wind module measuresabout 25 x 25 cm and contains 9 fans in 3 x 3 configuration.

Windcontrol Software
With a web-based application, the user can take full control over theWindshaper in just a few clicks. The application is OS-independent anddoes not require any installation. Simply navigate with your favorite webbrowser to the Windshaper address and intuitive graphical interface
you’re ready to control each wind pixel.

Windcontrol Software Interface

Windshaper individual Module

Replicating Outdoor WindPython API
A powerful Python 3 API is also available for controlling each individual fan
speed in a Windshaper. The Python API is an object oriented intuitive andperformant code that controls WindShape equipment and manages test
data efficiently. Users can implement their own time variable wind functionsin just a few lines.

Windshaper Python 3 API
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Add-ons
Tilting Mechanism
Add-on which enables to rotate 90 degrees creating horizontal
and vertical air flows and any angle in between (individual‘Wind modules’ are not tiltable).
Flow Filter
The turbulence intensity of Windshaper is approximately
5%. With a modular and detachable flow conditioner/ filter
turbulence intensity can be reduced. Multiple filters can beused to achieve desired levels of turbulence.

Windshaper with tilting mechanism

Contraction Section
Contraction can be connected to Windshaper that will increase
the flow speed and reduce the test. The contraction also
lowers the turbulence.
Test Section
Like a conventional wind tunnel, a modular and detachable
test section can be attached to the contraction section.
Diffuser Section
Additionally, a modular and detachable diffuser section canalso be connected after the test section that can further
increase wind speed.

Windshaper Configurator
Standard Windshaper configurations are 2 x 2, 3 x 3, 6 x 3, 8 x 7 and12 x 12 modules. However, customers can customize the numberof modules, define optional features, visualize dimensions to tailor
a Windshaper precisely to their requirements and request a pricequote for the configuration. Please click on the following link to accessthe configurator https://www.dantecdynamics.com/solutions/fluidmechanics/online-configurator/

Windshaper with a contraction, test section and a diffuser

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Flow Filter to reduce turbulenceTechnical specifications
Standard Specifications for a 6 x 3 module are given in the table. For
other configurations please contact Dantec Dynamics’s local sales
representative.
The commissioning process includes mounting, test measurements withthe customer and training in the use of the equipment.
Specifications
Modules

6x3Wind Pixels (Fans)

162

Wind Speeds≤16 m/s

Flow Section

1.5m x 0.75m

Power16.2 kW

Turbulence Intensity

5.4 to 30 %Order information
Please contact your Dantec Dynamics representative for a detailed
discussion of your application.

Available in many configurations

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