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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFifty-fifth Legislature First Regular Session |
Senate: APPROP DPA/SE 9-0-1-0 | 3rd Read 26-4-0-0 |
SB 1117: appropriation; hypersonic wind tunnel
Sponsor: Senator Gowan, LD 14
Committee on Appropriations
Overview
Appropriates $3,500,000 from the GF in FY 2022 to the University of Arizona (UA) for the research, development and infrastructure upgrades for a hypersonic wind tunnel.
History
Hypersonic technology operates at Mach 5 or higher. Mach 5 is designated as five times faster than the speed of sound. Mach 5 wind tunnels provide research on aerodynamic impacts on flight-related objects. This research allows advancements in air travel, missiles, high-speed flight vessels and the interactions of environmental factors. The UA retains Mach 5 and Mach 4 wind tunnels (UA Hypersonics).
Provisions
1. Appropriates $3,500,000 from the GF in FY 2022 to the UA for resources relating to research, development, and infrastructure upgrades for a hypersonic wind tunnel. (Sec. 1)
2. Requires the UA to submit a progress report to the Governor, President of the Senate and Speaker of the House and copying the Secretary of State by December 15, 2021. (Sec. 1)
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