![A scale model of an airplane with long and skinny wings supported by a truss is suspended within a wind tunnel for testing. The four walls of the wind tunnel are silver with a blue light illuminating the background.](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/acd16-0013-027-0.jpg?w=1024)
![A technician works on the X-59 model during testing in the low-speed wind tunnel, in February of 2022.](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/p22-011-147-web.jpg?w=1024)
![Bell 609 spinner inlet icing model. Technicians taking measurement of ice accretions after an icing test.](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/irt-bell-609.jpg?w=1024)
Aerosciences Evaluation and Test Capabilities Portfolio Office
The Aerosciences Evaluation and Test Capabilities (AETC) portfolio office executes strategic efforts to preserve and enhance research and test capabilities for NASA’s world-class portfolio of National Wind Tunnel facilities.
director
Dr. Ron Colantonio
deputy director
Chris Mouring
Associate portfolio director
Steve Helland
ASSOCIATE portfolio director for digital transformation
Lori Arnett
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View the Wind Tunnel Testing Guide Brochure![Pink-colored pressure sensitive paint is applied to a vehicle to test in a wind tunnel.](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/acd16-0014-003.jpg?w=1024)
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Take the Tour Here about AETC Virtual Tours![Alternative Low Noise Fan setup in the 9'x15' Low-Speed Wind Tunnel at NASA Glenn.](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/alternative-low-noise-fan.jpg?w=2048)