Aviation is growing steadily, traffic forecasts suggest doubling over the next two decades and the need for efficient and sustained growth is recognised.
Currently there are several international initatives as well as the 7th Framework European Research Projects and UK TSB Aerodynamic Research Initiatives, aimed at encouraging improved efficiency and greener aviation for all types of speeds, payloads and ranges via novel design and / or operations (e.g. clean sky, cruiser – feeders, laminar flows, morphing). This is also impacting on military research. There are many researchers spearheading the knowledge base needed. It is proposed that the conference will devote special sessions to focus on discussions and dissemination from these initiatives.

The 2014 Royal Aeronautical Society Bi-annual Applied Aerodynamics Research Conference will provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of aspects of the advanced aero concepts, design and operations, covering both the research and the applications.
It is intended that the conference will provide an opportunity to raise the profile of the challenges ahead and highlight the technologies required to ensure cost effective solutions in a global market, and in sympathy with the increasingly demanding environmental considerations.

The Conference is targeted at aerodynamics researchers and programme managers from academia, industry and research establishments worldwide. The objective being to bring together aerodynamics professionals for a balanced perspective of fundamental science issues, and technological challenges related to current and future developments.

For further details please contact conference@aerosociety.com and quote #731