Welcome to the NASA Ames Balance Calibration Laboratory. Operations at the lab include calibrating balances for the Ames Wind Tunnels as well as for approved outside projects. Ames has a large inventory of TASK multi-piece and semi-span balances, which range in size and capacity. Find out more about the Ames Balance Calibration lab by looking through this site. For additional information or requests please contact us.
Ames is always looking to further technologies in wind tunnel force transducer science with the expressed goals of improving accuracy, repeatability and flexibility and reducing cost. We welcome partnering efforts in research, testing and production to meet these goals.
Please contact,
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Chris Chen, Chris.H.Chen@nasa.gov, 650-604-2815
or
Michael Wright, Michael.F.Wright@nasa.gov, 650-604-6262
Scheduling use of balances:
Forms and Tools for Balances and Instrumentation:
- Balance Inspection Form
- Balance Constant Conversion Form
- Taper Pins and Installation Tools
- Rcal and Shunt Resistor Values and Calculated Outputs
- Shunt Value Creation
Balance Description and Applications:
- 1960s Task Corporation Balance Description
- 1960s Able Corporation Balance Description
- Balance Pin Hole Location, standard format for Task/Able balances
- Conventional force and moment polarities for balances
- Typical wiring connections of Task/Able balances to Ames wind tunnel data system
- Photo Gallery of Bal Cal Lab
Downloadable Documents:
- Calibration Request (MS Word)
- Loan Letter (MS Word)
- Balance Inspection Form (PDF)
- Balance Inspection Form (MS Excel)
- Balance Constant Conversion Form (MS Excel)
Responsible Official:
Frank Kmak, Frank.J.Kmak@nasa.gov
Webmaster:
Michael Wright, Michael.F.Wright@nasa.gov
Last modified on 9.30.10