Aerodynamic Laboratory

The Experimental Aerodynamics Laboratory is equipped with a range of wind tunnels of different sizes, configurations, and operating regimes, supporting a wide variety of aerodynamic research and testing activities. The main facility is a closed-circuit wind tunnel with a test section measuring 1.5 m × 1 m, capable of reaching airspeeds up to 58 m/s. The laboratory’s experimental setup allows for pressure and force measurements, hot-wire anemometry, and Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV). Research conducted in the laboratory spans from fundamental studies in fluid dynamics to applied investigations for industrial and engineering applications. Since 2025, the laboratory has also featured a dedicated aeroacoustic wind tunnel, enabling studies on aerodynamic noise and sound generation. In addition to in-house experiments, part of the laboratory’s work is carried out in the GVPM wind tunnel, broadening its research capabilities and collaborative opportunities.

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The Aerodynamic Laboratory takes an active part in many european research projects on rotary and fixed wing in collaboration with research institutes like DLR, NLR, DNW, ONERA, and other universities like Technische Universität München, University of Washington, Politecnico di Torino, Università di Pisa.

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