Archive for 2012

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  6 June 2012

  TsAGI researches the behavior of MS-21 aircraft during emergency water landing

  Engine nacelle models of short- and mid-range aircraft MS-21 were tested in the model tank of the Moscow Scientific Research Complex of TSAGI. The research was carried out by the order of JSC Irkut Corporation.

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  4 June 2012

  TsAGI scientists perform measurements of T-128 WT nozzle

  During the annual inspection of T-128 wind tunnel equipment, the measurements of control sections of adjustable nozzle were conducted for the construction of its mathematical model.

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  1 June 2012

  TsAGI winds up its participation in MAAXIMUS

  TsAGI has successfully completed its participation in the MAAXIMUS project as part of the European Commission’s 7th Framework Program. Employees from the Institute’s science and technology department for static and heat resistance completed all the scheduled work in line with the terms of reference

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  31 May 2012

  TsAGI tests bridge over Moscow Canal

  Specialists from TsAGI’s strength laboratory have completed testing the wind flow resistance of a road bridge over the Moscow Canal on the Moscow — St. Petersburg highway.

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  30 May 2012

  TsAGI presents new method of calibrating strain gauges

  Specialists from TsAGI’s department for aerodynamics and measuring technology presented a new method for calibrating integrated strain gauges at the VIII International Balance Symposium, which took place in Lucerne, Switzerland in May, 2012

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  22 May 2012

  TsAGI proposal for ESWIRP project approved

  A joint proposal by scientists from TsAGI and the Institute of Aerodynamics and Gas Dynamics at the University of Stuttgart (USTUTT, Germany) on the formulation and conducting of experimental research in the ETW cryogenic tunnel has been approved by the tender committee of the European Commission’s 7th Framework Program.

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  16 May 2012

  Commentary from TsAGI specialists on tests carried out on the SSJ-100 at TsAGI

  The aerodynamics of the airplane underwent thorough testing at TsAGI using modern computational methods and multiple experimental tests in TsAGI’s Т-102, Т-104, Т-105, Т-106 and Т-128 wind tunnels.

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  23 April 2012

  SADE research continues

  TsAGI is continuing to work as part of the international SADE project (SmArt High Lift DEvices for Next Generation Wing) as part of the European Commission’s 7th Framework Program. The aim of the project is to research “smart” elements for mechanizing the next generation of wings, in order to increase aerodynamic qualities and fuel efficiency, and reduce noise and harmful emissions in all flight modes — particularly take-off and landing.

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  4 April 2012

  Express-MD2 tested in TsAGI acoustic chamber

  Testing of the Express-MD2 satellite, created by the Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center, was completed in the RK-1500 acoustic chamber at the TsAGI strength complex at the end of March.

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  4 April 2012

  Fourth meeting held on ORINOCO project

  The latest meeting of partners in the ORINOCO project, to discuss work carried out over the past eighteen months, was held on March 20-23, 2012 in the French city of Poitiers.