The 2 x 0.6 x 1.1 m tank is used to conduct experimental research of atmospheric flows. The tank is made of reinforced glass and provides visual access from all sides. The tank is equipped with heat insulating cover to help keeping the heat exchange with the environment at minimum. Laser lighting system and couple of fast cameras are used to conduct various measurements using PTV, PIV and other techniques.
Currently the tank is hosting a small scale model of heated slopes for experiments on slope separation and slope flow boundary layer. The slope or slopes model simulates the diurnal solar heating cycle of large natural mountains and hills by using electrically heated pads. The flow field is measured using PIV and PTV.
