Understanding turbulent flows in urban design could aid wind farm efficiency
Aeronautics researchers have simulated imprints from obstacles of various size on wind flow to further understand physics of multiscale interactions.
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Fish-inspired drone hitchhikes, flies and swims using unique sticky design
New drone design reduces power consumption via hitchhiking and operates between air and water.
Novel origami heat shield holds potential for human voyage to Mars
A team of researchers have designed and built a deployable origami-inspired heat shield for Mars atmospheric entry.
Aeronautics undergraduate student wins Airbus Space competition
Liam Donnelly, was announced the winner of the Airbus Student Space competition for his novel idea on space debris removal.
Sustainable Future: Earth and Space
Aeronautics researchers highlight projects that will help transition towards a more sustainable future – on Earth and in space.
Unique ‘virtual wind tunnel’ could help optimise Mars-bound helicopter blades
A simulator created by researchers at Imperial could help to design rotor blades for the next generation of Martian helicopters.
ERC President visits Imperial as latest European grant award success celebrated
The President of the European Research Council visited Imperial this week as the latest ERC grantees were announced.
Imperial startup Monolith AI raises £8.5m and launches new research with College
AI-assisted engineering company Monolith AI, founded at Imperial, has returned to its alma mater as a research partner following Series A funding.
Imperial academics awarded funding for space sustainability research
Aeronautics academics receive funding from the UK Space Agency for research into removing dangerous debris in space.
Researchers aim to identify patients at high risk of bone tumour fractures
A new £7 million research project could help clinicians identify and assist patients at high risk of vertebrae fractures caused by bone tumours.
