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The aerodynamic optimization of automotive vehicles and aircraft is based on experimental studies of forces and moments in wind tunnels. The HORIBA 6-Component wind tunnel balance system provides the ability to measure the aerodynamic components drag, side force, lift force, rolling moment, pitch moment and yawing moment efficiently and with the highest accuracy. For this reason the wind tunnel balance system has the following standard features: Foundation Frame Beta Drive Balance Base Frame Tension-Compression Units incl. Load Cells Measuring Platform Wheel Base and Wheel Track Adjustment for Wheel Spinning Units or Pad Balance Data Acquisition System Calibration Equipment Proof of Accuracy and Repeatability Zero Polar Calibration Function Balance Overload and Safety System Turntable Electric and Control System Advantages: Highly accurate measurement resolution and repeatability Separation of aerodynamic forces and moments by computer No mechanical levers or hydraulic systems to corrupt measurement data Modular, integrated design for ease of installation and maintenance High quality, performance-selected load cells, developed by HORIBA incorporating unique torsion ring principle Knowledge and experience based on thirty years of successful balance systems System design, build, test and calibration at HORIBA facility prior to delivery Control and measurement system software based on MS Windows Maintenance free balance system and long-term in-calibration operation. Calibration is good for minimum off five years