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AirTech Scout 2.0

SKU: W43343
A Pitsco Exclusive
$2,495.00 (USD)
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Description

Improve your CO2 dragster program with the Scout 2.0, designed to measure frontal drag on CO2 dragsters. This version of the wind tunnel has a modular motor controller for improved performance, a backlit LED display, USB port compatibility, and updated software for current operating systems. The Scout 2.0 also features the following:

  • Built-in instrumentation to produce accurate, repeatable frontal drag measurements
  • Variable speed from 0 to 40 mph
  • Compact frame – just 49" long – that sets up anywhere
  • Ability to accommodate fog-injection systems
  • Scout software that depicts the measurements as colorful graphics that can be printed for analysis or saved and replayed
  • Metal and ABS plastic construction for durability in the classroom
  • Manometer for air speed measurements

Details

Type: Tools and Equipment/Launching and Testing Grades: 6-12

Safety

What You'll Get

  • AirTech Scout 2.0 wind tunnel
  • Manometer with flexible, double-column plastic tubing, mounting screws, 3/4-ounce bottle of indicating fluid, and instructions
  • Manometer stand with mounting instructions
  • Motor controller
  • Motor controller component cable
  • 12-volt power supply
  • Motor controller power cord
  • 3 drag links
  • USB cable

Downloads

Learning Values

Science
  • Aerodynamic drag
  • Modeling
  • Friction
Technology
  • Design processes
  • Troubleshooting
  • Problem-solving
Engineering
  • Engineering design
  • Prototyping
  • Data analysis
Math
  • Metric measurements
  • Tolerances
  • Aerodynamic computations

Specifications

  • Tools and Materials Required: Vehicle for testing
  • Dimensions: Chamber size is 6" W x 6" H x 16" L.