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External Aerodynamics

Introduction

The External Aerodynamics team combines technical expertise and a holistic vision to tackle aerodynamic, aeroelastic and aeroacoustic projects of all kinds. Their work relies on state-of-the-art computational tools and advanced experimental facilities that enable accurate validation of designs and innovative concepts for sectors as diverse as transportation, renewable energies and urban development.

Research areas

  • tick Urban aerodynamics
  • tick Sustainable air mobility
  • tick Renewable energies

Urban aerodynamics

Computational LES simulation of winds in a city: turbulent structures
Computational LES simulation of winds in a city: turbulent structures
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Computational LES simulation of winds in a city
Computational LES simulation of winds in a city
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City model for wind tunnel testing
City model for wind tunnel testing
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Simulation of atmospheric boundary layer in a wind tunnel
Simulation of atmospheric boundary layer in a wind tunnel
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Sustainable air mobility

Aeroacoustic simulation of a quadcopter
Aeroacoustic simulation of a quadcopter
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Rotor–rotor interaction in a quadcopter
Rotor–rotor interaction in a quadcopter
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Turbulent structures in a propeller wake
Turbulent structures in a propeller wake
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Quadcopter testing in a wind tunnel
Quadcopter testing in a wind tunnel
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Study of the effects of different additive manufacturing technologies on propeller performance and aeroacoustics
Study of the effects of different additive manufacturing technologies on propeller performance and aeroacoustics
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Flow characterization in propellers for unmanned aircraft using optical techniques
Flow characterization in propellers for unmanned aircraft using optical techniques
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Renewable energies

Wind turbine simulation
Wind turbine simulation
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Wind turbine simulation
Wind turbine simulation
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Scale model of solar panels in a wind tunnel
Scale model of solar panels in a wind tunnel
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Facilities

Aerodynamic Research Service (SIA) - Wind Tunnel Professor Francisco Payri
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Recent publications

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