The Parkinson Wind Tunnel is located in RH 120. It is used for teaching, research and student design team purposes.
Safety Orientation Requirements for Access
Access to RH 120 is required before accessing the Wind Tunnels. Site-specific orientation and all training modules must be completed prior to access. See the full RH 120 access requirements.
Note: Also refer to Student Design Team safety training.
Wind Tunnel Training
Please contact access@mech.ubc.ca to sign up.
Note: Wind tunnel training is valid for 5 years. If you have taken the wind tunnel training previously, e-mail access@mech.ubc.ca with your name and student number to request that your access be reinstated. Keep a copy of your Wind Tunnel Access training as we may request this when re-instating your access.
Wind Tunnel Booking
Prior to booking the wind tunnel, check the RH 120 lab calendar to see when it is available. Please contact access@mech.ubc.ca to book the wind tunnel; Please indicate the date and time of the request. Once the booking has been approved and confirmed, access to RH 120 will be provided.