The research in the CU Experimental Aerodynamics Laboratory focuses on聽prediction, observation, understanding, and control of complex three-dimensional unsteady flow fields focusing on aerodynamic applications.聽Key application areas are fluid-structure interaction problems, novel methods for control in aeronautical vehicles, and wind energy.

A listing of current and previous research projects and interactions are presented below. Click on each to learn more and check out the publications page to find references associated with the work.

Current and Ongoing Research Projects:

SPIV measurements of the flow field associated with stall flutter on the flexible wing

Flow Control of Flexible Wing Structures Project

In order to enhance aircraft efficiency designers are increasingly utilizing lightweight, high aspect ratio wing... Read more
Schlieren photograph of the dual-throat nozzle at a pressure ratio of two with secondary injection from the top.

Dual-Throat Thrust Vectoring Nozzle Experiment

Dual-Throat nozzles provide a promising means for thrust-vectoring in modern aircraft systems without any moving parts. As shown in the schlieren photograph, from the experiments at the CU Experimental Aerodynamics Laboratory, a secondary mass injection jet is used to bend the core flow in the dual-throat region, producing a vectoring of the main jet as it exits the assembly. Read more