ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-fifth Legislature

First Regular Session

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SB 1117: appropriation; hypersonic wind tunnel

Sponsor:  Senator Gowan, LD  14

Caucus & COW

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.   ☐ Prop 105 (45 votes)	     ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes)      ☐ Emergency (40 votes)	☐ Fiscal NoteAppropriates $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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