Testing techniques

This section  gives an overview on various measurement methods and testing techniques used in our wind tunnel.

• We develop new measurements methods : PSP techniques (High speed, low speed, unsteady) ; MDM (Model Deformation Method) ; aero-acoustic measurements
• We improve the wind tunnel data quality : reduce wind tunnel measurements bias (supports and walls effects) with support of CFD calculations ; improvement in loads measurements (balance technology)
• We build new test rigs suitable for assessment of potential of new ideas for innovation (open-rotor...)
• We develop technologies to improve wind tunnel productivity (models with motorized control surfaces, upgrade wind tunnel control and equipment)
• We work on model design and manufacturing major improvements, to offer models able to better simulate the aerodynamic conditions and capable of hosting and transmitting more valuable data
• We upgrade our computerized data acquisition and reduction

PSP measurement in S2MA wind tunnel