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Rolling Hills Research Corporation


Rolling Hills Research Corporation is a closely held, high-tech aerospace company based in El Segundo, California. RHRC was formed in 2002 by former members of Eidetics Corporation's Aeronautical Research Division. Although RHRC is a completely independent company, we continue the tradition of innovative research started in 1982, and are proud to be the sole provider of the former Eidetics® brand of water tunnels. RHRC also offers a wide range of aeronautical engineering and simulation expertise.

 

For additional information, refer to our contact information, or email us at:

 


University Desktop Water Tunnel

The University Desktop Water Tunnel is the latest addition to our line of water tunnel products.  The University Desktop Water Tunnel is ideal for in-classroom demonstrations and student research projects. Prepared Classroom Experiments are also available.  The Model 0710 now also includes an easy to use feature that clears bubbles from the flow conditioners for optimum flow quality.

 

A complete description of the Model 0710 is now available for viewing and download.


Research Water Tunnels

The water tunnel has always been recognized for its outstanding flow visualization capability, and now it can be used for low cost force and moment measurements.  RHRC's water tunnels can be used for static and dynamic experiments.  The research water tunnel comes in two sizes: the Model 1520 and the Model 2436, which is now offered at a 20% price reduction.

 

Please read a detailed description of our Research Water Tunnels and the types of experiments that are possible.

 

For pricing information, email


1-Component Balance  

Eidetics One-Component BalanceAs a compliment to the Model 0710 University Desktop Water Tunnel, the 1-component balance introduces students to data acquisition, tare procedures, and calibrations.  It also helps the student to correlate what is observed with flow visualization.  For additional information, please download the 1-Component Balance Description in Adobe Acrobat format.


RHRC Continues Innovative Aeronautical Research

 

Phase III SBIR to measure the non-linear aerodynamics of the F-16XL for NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC). The water tunnel is equipped with a submersible 5-component strain gauge balance and a computer controlled, dynamic model support system.  The system provides an inexpensive method for obtaining damping derivatives, rotary-balance data, and other information normally only available through expensive wind tunnel testing.

 

NASA Research Announcement (NRA) to investigate non-linear aerodynamic modeling of complex flow-fields.

 

Phase II SBIR to develop new helicopter blade technology to alleviate dynamic stall and enhance helicopter performance.

 

Phase II SBIR to develop and validate a robust flow control design approach for natural laminar flow airfoils that vastly improves performance with minimal power requirements.

 

2009 and beyond:  Several new proprietary research programs are currently underway in the areas of drag reduction, natural laminar flow, flight safety, and flow diagnosics.


Selected Papers are Available Now! 

Check out our new Research Papers section to download selected AIAA publications from Rolling Hills Research Corporation.

News Summary

 

University of Virginia selects the Model 1520 Research Water Tunnel

 

Old Dominion University selects the Model 1520 Research Water Tunnel

 

Wroclaw University of Technology in Poland selects the Model 2436 Research Water Tunnel

 

NASA selects RHRC and the University of Illinois for STTR research award

 

University of Arkansas selects the Model 0710 University Desktop Water Tunnel

 

Tybrin Corporation teams with RHRC to win NASA Dryden Engineering Support Services Contract

 

Indian Institute of Technology selects the Model 0710 University Desktop Water Tunnel

 

Oklahoma State University selects the Model 0710 University Desktop Water Tunnel

 

NASA selects RHRC and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for STTR research award

 

NASA selects RHRC for two Phase I SBIR research awards

 

Carleton University selects the Model 2436 Research Water Tunnel

 

New Mexico Tech selects the Model 0710 University Desktop Water Tunnel

 

Clemson University selects the Model 0710 University Desktop Water Tunnel

 

Vanderbilt University selects the Model 0710 University Desktop Water Tunnel

 

NASA selects RHRC for Phase II SBIR research award

 

US Army selects RHRC to design wind tunnel validation experiment

 

NASA selects RHRC and Cal Poly SLO for Phase II STTR research award

 

RHRC is featured in November issue of  "Aerovations"

 

NASA Dryden selects RHRC for two Phase I research awards

 

NASA Dryden selects RHRC for a Phase II research award

 

The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa selects the Model 1520 Research Water Tunnel

 

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign selects the Model 0710 University Desktop Water Tunnel

 

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University selects the Model 0710 University Desktop Water Tunnel

 

The George Washington University selects the Model 0710 University Desktop Water Tunnel

   

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