The von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics

First experimental study of non-synoptic wind actions on solar panels

January 2025
Rhode-Saint-Genèse, Belgium

The VKI recently conducted measurements in the WindEEE Dome (Western University) as part of the ERIES-SOLAR "Non-synoptic wind loads on solar panels" project, which ran from January 15th to January 26th, 2025.

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Press release eVTOLUTION: Pioneering the Future of Urban Air Mobility

10 February 2025
Rhode-Saint-Genèse, Belgium

The Horizon Europe project eVTOLUTION hosted its first public workshop, "Novel Tools for Novel Aircraft”, on February 6, 2025, at the GKN Technology Center in Bristol, UK. At this milestone event, project partners presented the initial outcomes of their work and outlined their plans for the next stages of the project. eVTOLUTION is the first Horizon Europe project aimed at enabling an efficient, decarbonized, safe and quiet Urban Air Mobility (UAM).

The BeCOVER testing center, Cenaero research centers, the von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics, and the University of Liège have joined forces to create a partnership in the field of turbomachinery

Herstal, Belgium - November 27, 2024

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11th European Conference for Aerospace Sciences

30 June - 4 July 2025
Rome, Italy

VKI is happy to promote this conference, organized by the non-profit association EUCASS, which is one of the best attended conference on aeronautics and space sciences. EUCASS 2025 represents an exceptional opportunity to reach a uniquely targeted audience and demonstrate your commitment to the future of aeronautics and space.

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