Propulsion Systems Laboratory (PSL) Facility
The Propulsion Systems Laboratory (PSL) is NASA’s only ground-based test facility that provides true flight simulation for experimental research on air-breathing propulsion systems.
Focus Areas and Capabilities
Learn more about the specifications and capabilities of this facility.
Characteristics
The Propulsion Systems Laboratory is NASA's only ground-based test facility that can provide true flight simulation for experimental research on air-breathing propulsion systems.
Quick Facts
In this facility, altitude simulations at true flight conditions are created from sea-level static to hypersonic regimes for advanced aircraft, space propulsion, and general aviation programs.
Data Acquisition
Real-time acquisition and display of up to 976 engineering unit converted data channels and up to 8000 calculated channels in tabular or graphical formats with 1 to 2 updates per sec.
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Contact Information
Propulsion Systems Laboratory
Facility Manager: Alicia Graham
(216) 433-5160
NASA Glenn Research Center
21000 Brookpark Rd.
Cleveland, Ohio 44135
(216) 433-4000
Fact Sheet
The Propulsion Systems Laboratory (PSL) is one of the premier U.S. facilities for
experimental testing of advanced air-breathing propulsion systems.
In this facility, altitude simulations at true flight conditions are created from sea-level static to hypersonic regimes for advanced aircraft, space propulsion, and general aviation programs. PSL is NASA’s only continuous flow, ground-based facility of its kind.
Read the PSL Fact Sheet
AETC Ground Facilities
AETC sets the strategic direction for NASA’s versatile and comprehensive portfolio of ground test aeronautics research capabilities.
Among these assets are subsonic, transonic, supersonic, and hypersonic wind tunnels and propulsion test facilities at Ames Research Center, Glenn Research Center, and Langley Research Center.
Learn More About AETC Ground Facilities
GRC Research Facilities
Find out more about the research facilities at NASA’s Glenn Research Center
NASA’s Glenn Research Center provides ground test facilities to industry, government, and academia.
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