Aircraft Research Association

ARA

Skills base

SAUNA solution on 8-bladed research propellor

Computational Aerodynamics services include the application of in-house and commercial CFD systems.  Applied skills offered include:

  • General aerodynamic knowledge including aerofoils, wings, propellers
  • Understanding of specialised technology, such as natural/hybrid laminar flow control
  • Preparation of geometries for CFD using CAD and CAD repair tools
  • Generation of meshes around complex geometries
  • Use of high performance computing
  • Analysis of results
  • Drag analysis; thrust/drag accounting 
  • Comprehensive reporting
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