Aerodynamics
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Experimental aerodynamics
The subject area of aircraft aerodynamics includes the investigation of various fluid mechanical effects, but also the development of systems to increase the efficiency of future wings and aircraft configurations. Working in the wind tunnel and sometimes also in free flight opens up an application-oriented, future-oriented and varied field of research.
Topics:
Unfortunately, there are currently no specific topics advertised in the field of experimental fluid mechanics. If you are interested in writing a thesis in this field, please contact us:
© M. Kretschmar
Research Assistant
NameDipl.-Ing. Jürgen Frey
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Numerical aerodynamics
In many areas of aerodynamic research, addressing a problem using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is preferable to conducting an experimental test campaign. This is particularly the case for flow problems where no experiment can be carried out. Additionally, numerical flow simulations can be used for preliminary assessments or validation of wind tunnel tests. Our professorship focuses on the engineering application of CFD software rather than the scientific development of these programs. The CFD tools we use range from open-source programs for 2D airfoil aerodynamics to commercial multi-physics simulation software. The range of applications includes aircraft aerodynamics to fuel sloshing in satellite tanks under microgravity conditions.
CFD-Analysis of Helicopterrotor
Topics:
Unfortunately, there are currently no specific topics advertised in the field of computational fluid mechanics. If you are interested in writing a thesis in this field, please contact us:
© M. Kretschmar
Research Assistant
NameDipl.-Ing. David Nölle
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