AETHER: Tethered UAV
Affordable persistent stare unmanned aircraft
Our research is impact driven so we need to work closely with industry, operators and government. This is particularly true for aerospace and defence: academics are constantly responding to sector needs. Below are a number of collaboration opportunities that relate to aerospace and defence and give a feel for how our experts respond to challenges. The list is not comprehensive: if you don't see something here that meets your needs, our academics are ready to rise to your challenges and identify research or operational means to deliver practical solutions.
Anti-friction coatings
Developing of tin sulphide as alternative to antimony sulphide
Bio-Inspired Robots
Harnessing nature's solutions
Computing jet-noise generation mechanisms
Understanding exact noise generation mechanisms
Centre for Risk Research (CRR)
Risk analysis, big data analytics and cyber risk management
The Cyber Security Academy
An industry/University partnership established to advance cyber security
DAMAGE
Reducing space debris through adaptation, mitigation and remediation
Electric Space Propulsion
Enabling technology for commercial and scientific spacecraft
Energy-Efficient active vibration
Control of Helicopters
Energy harvesting from waste heat
Developing deposition and fabrication capabilities
Engine Condition Monitoring
Uses integrated optical fibre as sensing element to measure acoustic vibrations
EPSRC CDT
Centre for Doctoral Training in Next Generation Computational Modelling
Extreme nanostructures
Next-generation nanomaterials and devices
Flight path optimisation
For CO2 and NOx emissions reduction
Haptics: Tactile sensory feedback
Immersive virtual interfaces
High-power fibre lasers
Multi-kW beam control for various applications
Human factors engineering
Focused on improving the safety, efficiency & wellbeing of people using technological systems
Human Factors Research Unit
Understanding human responses to vibrations and low frequency oscillation
The Icarus World Record Wingsuit project
Developing the world’s first scientifically engineered wingsuit
Information management
For complex, technical, large-scale operations
