Climate wind tunnel in Floridsdorf: future secured until 2062!

Climate wind tunnel in Floridsdorf: future secured until 2062!

The location of the innovative climate-wind tunnel in Vienna will remain secured until 2062. This was announced by the operating company Rail Tec Arsenal (RTA) and the owner SCHIG mbH. The canal, which is located on Paukerwerkstraße, serves not only as a testing facility for trains and trucks, but also for cars, airplanes and even top athletes such as Olympic athlete Valentin Pontus. He uses the facility to prepare for extreme conditions, which can be crucial in later competition. DFZ21 reports that The system particularly stands out due to its worldwide unique icing technology.

Another plus are the ongoing research projects: up to ten national and international collaborations are running simultaneously in the channel, including with NASA. Over 90% of customers come from the international sector, which underlines the importance of this facility as a technology location. Barbara Novak, city councilor, emphasizes in her statement that the location not only secures jobs, but also acts as a technological hub. Georg Papai, district leader of Floridsdorf, describes the RTA site as a real lighthouse project according to DFZ21.

Extensive testing facility options

But what makes the climate wind tunnel so special? The system offers the ability to generate any weather in the world at the touch of a button, be it extreme sunlight, snow or rain. The combination of realistic airstream, load and driving cycle simulation enables practical test scenarios represents the RTA in its service offering. State-of-the-art measurement technology and high-quality infrastructure are available to test vehicles and other systems under realistic operating conditions.

The RTA also supports the quality assurance of new vehicles and air conditioning components. Particular attention is paid to optimizing thermal comfort, improving reliability, safety and energy efficiency. This shows that the technology in the climate wind tunnel is not only innovative, but also practical.

Future prospects and developments

The continuous collaboration between the City of Vienna, the Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure as well as industry and research ensures that new technologies for natural snow production and test benches for engine technologies are developed. This means that the climate wind tunnel not only remains an exceptional place for research and development, but also a key resource for technological progress emphasizes DFZ21.

Overall, the climate wind tunnel in Vienna is more than just a test facility - it is an important driver for innovation and a central contact point for international companies and research institutes around the world. This is a real highlight for the city and its development as a technology location.