Aerodynamics and Acoustics Facility (AAF)
Aerodynamics and Acoustics Facility (AAF)

Introduction

The Aerodynamics and Acoustics Facility (AAF), was formerly named the CLP Power Wind/Wave Tunnel Facility (WWTF). The facility is one of central research facilities at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). The facility was first opened by the Hon. Tung Chee Hwa, Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR, the Chancellor of HKUST, and the Hon. Michael D. Kadoorie, Chairman of CLP Holdings, on the 9th of June, 2000. Between 2015 and 2019, the facility was redeveloped with a brand new state-of-the-art low-noise wind tunnel, and world-class large acoustic testing laboratories, focused towards to a new era of modern and exciting aerodynamics and acoustics research and development.

 

News

Visit of the Chairman of COMAC, Mr. Dongfeng HE
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Visit of the Chairman of Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC), Mr. Dongfeng HE on  Feb 23,2024 at 10:15-10:45AM

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iQFoil sail aerodynamics
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The Performance Sports Engineering research group conducted wind tunnel experiments to study the aerodynamics of windsurfing sails. This project is part of an effort to support the Hong Kong Sports Institute and the Hong Kong windsurfing team.

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Hydrofoil experiments
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The Performance Sports Engineering research group conducted wind tunnel tests on the hydrofoil system of windsurfing equipment. This project is part of an effort to support the Hong Kong Sports Institute and the Hong Kong windsurfing team.

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Location

Contact Information

Wong Check She Research Center for Environment and Infrastructure,
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology,
Clear Water Bay, Kowloon,
Hong Kong S.A.R

For any inquiry, please send an email to :

Mr. T.Y. Leung, Senior Manager
Email : aaf@ust.hk
Tel. +852 3469 2829

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