The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $4,050,000 Congressionally-Identified Projects (CFDA 11.617) grant to Florida International University (FIU) to enhance the university's Windstorm Research Instrumentation and Testing (WRITE) capabilities. The 5-year grant, beginning October 1, 2024, will fund upgrades to FIU's Wall of Wind (WOW) and the development of a complementary Wind-Only Physical Design Testbed (WOPDT). These enhancements will expand FIU's capacity to simulate and test structures under extreme wind conditions, including Category 5 hurricanes. The grant will also support a targeted research agenda to address future built environment wind resilience, including studies on wind flow patterns, ballasted rooftop photovoltaic systems, and the vulnerability of buildings and infrastructure. FIU plans to subaward funds to assist with the integration of the WOPDT into the existing WOW infrastructure.
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