Services
The Aircraft Research Association (ARA) is a Centre of Excellence in Aerodynamics. It offers the complementary services of Computational Aerodynamics, Wind Tunnel Model Design and Manufacture and Experimental Aerodynamics. This combined service enables ARA to provide specialist input and high value to civil and military aerospace projects from the very early design concept stages, right through to mid-life upgrades of an in-service capability.
ARA is based in Bedford, U.K.; 50 miles north of London. It has worked on many prestigious projects for the World's major civil, military and missile manufacturers and its global, expanding Customer base extends from the west coast of America, across Europe, to the Far East of Asia. Customer confidentiality is necessarily a fundamental maxim followed at all times within ARA and the site is manned all year round by security staff. ARA follows quality assured practices in delivering its services to its Customers and is ISO 9001-2000 accredited.
To find out more about the services ARA offers either read the brief departmental descriptions below or follow the links on the left hand side panel.
Computational Aerodynamics
Advanced computational methods provide a highly efficient means of maturing initial concept studies into effective aerodynamic designs that meet target operational objectives.
Find out how the Computational Aerodynamics department is developing, applying and analysing results from these methods to contribute to winning designs for major aerospace and motorsport companies.
Design and Manufacture
High quality wind tunnel models, expertly designed for efficient configuration changes, underpin accurate, productive wind tunnel testing.
Find out how the latest CAD / CAM design tools and CNC / EDM manufacturing techniques, coupled with highly regarded hand finishing techniques, are being used to produce precise and effective models of the next generation of aircraft.
Experimental Aerodynamics
Wind tunnel data of the highest quality is required to verify an aerodynamic design that provides a cutting edge advantage in the competitive aerospace market place.
Find out how the Experimental Aerodynamics department uses the latest wind tunnel test techniques efficiently to provide accurate aerodynamic databases for the world’s largest civil and military aircraft development programmes.
