Aeroelasticity and Experimental Aerodynamics

AEA at a glance:
| Welcome to the Aeroelasticity and Experimental Aerodynamics Research Group website. The group was founded in September 2007 with three main objectives: - Carry out innovative research in Aeroelasticity and Experimental Aerodynamics;
- Support teaching activities in Aeroelasticity, Fluid Structure Interaction, Flight Dynamics and Experimental Aerodynamics;
- Provide test facilities and services to industry
The research interests of the laboratory include: - Steady aerodynamics: aerodynamic force measurement, flow visualisation;
- Unsteady aerodynamics: stall flutter, buffeting, galloping, rotating structures;
- Linear and nonlinear aeroelasticity: flight flutter testing, limit cycle oscillation prediction, aerodynamic, structural and control nonlinearities;
- Validation of CFD results
Applications of these activities include: - Aircraft;
- Surface vehicles;
- Buildings;
- Wind turbines;
- Street light fittings;
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