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Small-Scale UAV Propeller Wind Tunnel Testing
One of the research groups at HKUST is using the low-speed wind tunnel facility to investigate the aerodynamic performance of commercial propellers. The research group is also working on developing custom-designed blades optimized for low-noise and maximum aerodynamic performance.
Drone Aerodynamcis and Aeroacoustics
The Aerodynamics Acoustics and Noise Control Technology Centre (AANTC) use the wind tunnel facility at the AAF for their research on drone propellers.
Their research focuses on the development of a wind tunnel test rig to evaluate the aerodynamic performance and acoustic characteristics of small-scale UAV propellers.
Their project focuses on the application of the wind tunnel facility for aerodynamic tests, as well as the large acoustic chamber for unteathered flight testing and acoustic measurements for small-scale UAVs.
They also utlize the CFD resources at the AAF to perform tackle the reseach challenges from various angles.
Performance Sports-Engineering
The Aerodynamics Acoustics and Noise Control Technology Centre (AANTC) use the wind tunnel facility at the AAF for their research on performance sports engineering.
Their research focuses on the research and development of aerodynamics measurement and modeling technologies towards enhancing competitive cycling performance of elite athletes.