The HALO Wind Tunnel
Ushering In A "New Era Of Automotive Development Testing"
In 2022, Honda invested $124 million into building a state-of-the-art wind tunnel to “usher in a new era of auto development testing capabilities.” This facility, located at the Transportation Research Center in Raymond, Ohio, is on a level of its own in aerodynamic and aerocoustic testing.
Leading Aeroacoustic Innovations Across Industries
Unique to North America, the HALO facility is set up on an interchangeable modular ground plane system, allowing easy transition between various test setups. Its capabilities are backed by a fan and tunnel capable of reaching wind speeds of 190 mph.
The Halo Acoustic Array
Known for its acoustic array, this HALO lab system has an external noise source locating accuracy of 5.0 cm. As one of the world’s quietest wind tunnels, at 140 kph (87 mph) wind speed, the noise level in the test facility is less than 57 dBA. As the industry continues to shift towards an electrified future, aeroacoustic testing and noise reduction will remain critical components in vehicle planning and design.
Secure Testing & Data
To connect North America and the rest of the world with this cutting-edge technology, HALO partnered with Goken, an Ohio-based engineering services company. Goken’s role in this partnership is to lead all customer operations, from the initial interaction to facilitating the test plans, operating the wind tunnel, and securely delivering all test data. This partnership ensures customers receive the security, confidentiality, performance, and best-in-class service associated with a world-class facility.
“When the opportunity presented itself to partner with HALO, it was a no-brainer. There’s nothing like this in North America, and pairing the HALO capabilities with Goken’s engineering expertise made perfect sense. Customers can now have a completely customized testing experience, which they have enthusiastically embraced.”
Bill Nichols
COO - Goken America
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Gain faster, more accurate aerodynamic and aeroacoustic insights with HALO’s advanced testing capabilities. Designed for precision, efficiency, and flexibility, the HALO Wind Tunnel helps you reduce development cycles, validate performance, and bring better products to market with confidence.
