Purpose of the Laboratory
The Trisonic Research Laboratory operates to conduct scientific and applied research in the field of aeronautical and astronautical engineering, contribute to knowledge production at national and international levels, and provide an experimental research infrastructure for future aerospace technologies. The laboratory provides an important research environment for aerodynamic experiments, wind tunnel tests, flow measurements, sensor calibration, and experimental analysis studies for air vehicles.
Mission of the Laboratory
The main mission of the laboratory is to conduct scientific and applied research that supports knowledge production at national and international levels, publish the results of these studies, and make the accumulated knowledge available for academic, industrial, and applied engineering work.
Research and Application Areas
Research activities carried out within the Trisonic Research Laboratory focus mainly on aerodynamic experiments and wind tunnel tests, including the following areas:
- Aerodynamic analysis of bodies moving through air
- Experimental aerodynamic studies for aircraft and spacecraft
- Subsonic and supersonic wind tunnel experiments
- Design, manufacturing, and calibration of wind tunnels
- Performance analysis of aircraft engines and engine components
- Calibration of sensors, pressure probes, and flow measurement systems
- Aerodynamic testing and measurement studies for unmanned aerial vehicles
- Flow velocity, turbulence, pressure, and force measurements
- Educational aerodynamic and flow experiments
Facilities
The Trisonic Research Laboratory, located within the ITU Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics, has comprehensive wind tunnel and measurement infrastructure for experimental aerodynamic studies.
- Wind tunnels: The laboratory has a total of 6 wind tunnels, including 4 subsonic and 2 supersonic wind tunnels.
- Flow measurement systems: Systems such as LDA, PIV, hot-wire anemometry, and multi-hole pressure probes are used for velocity and turbulence measurements.
- Force measurement infrastructure: Force measurements are performed using a 6-component external balance.
- Pressure measurement infrastructure: Pressure sensors of different sizes and pressure ranges are available.
- Educational experimental setups: The laboratory includes various experimental setups that can be used in undergraduate and graduate education.
Equipment and Test Infrastructure
The Trisonic Research Laboratory has a broad experimental infrastructure consisting of wind tunnel, measurement, data acquisition, and support equipment. The main equipment and infrastructure groups are listed below:
- Wind tunnels and wind measurement sets
- Velocity meters, tachometers, and anemometers
- Laser-based fluid measurement devices
- Seven-hole pressure probe and auxiliary units
- Pressure transducers and miniature pressure scanners
- Three-axis torque and force sensors
- Force sensors and water-resistant force sensors
- Data acquisition system, strain gauge input module, and signal connection blocks
- Particle seeding device, LED light source, and control unit
- Linear motion system and axial rotation system
- Water channel, air flow table, and educational experiment sets
- Manufacturing and support equipment such as cutting machine, milling machine, and lathe
Experimental Measurement Capabilities
The laboratory infrastructure can be used for aerodynamic force and moment measurements, velocity and turbulence measurements, surface and field pressure measurements, flow visualization, model testing, and wind tunnel calibration studies. These capabilities enable the experimental investigation of aircraft, airfoils, body geometries, propeller/rotor systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, and various engineering models.
Laboratory Information
The Trisonic Research Laboratory is an advanced experimental aerodynamics research laboratory within the ITU Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
- Unit: ITU Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics
- Laboratory Type: Advanced research laboratory
- Main Field: Engineering
- Field of Study: Aeronautical, aviation, and astronautical engineering
- Focus Area: Experimental aerodynamics and aerospace transportation systems
Laboratory Management and Human Resources
The laboratory supports research, education, and applied engineering activities with the contributions of academic and technical staff.
- Prof. Dr. Nuriye Leman Oksan Cetiner Yildirim: Laboratory Manager
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Hayri Acar: Responsible Faculty Member
- Human resources: 6 faculty members, 5 research assistants, 1 technician, and 2 technical staff members
Service and Usage Opportunities
The laboratory infrastructure can be used within the scope of academic research, educational activities, and industrial R&D studies. Experimental support can be provided to researchers and stakeholders for wind tunnel experiments, flow measurements, aerodynamic tests, and calibration studies.
- Experimental research support for ITU researchers
- Service and testing opportunities for other researchers
- Experimental testing and measurement support for industrial R&D purposes
- Wind tunnel experiments and aerodynamic measurement studies
Laboratory Images
Trisonic Research Laboratory experimental and flow measurement infrastructure.
Trisonic Research Laboratory experimental setup.
Wind tunnel experimental infrastructure.
Contact
Laboratory Email: cetiner@itu.edu.tr
Address: ITU Ayazaga Campus, Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Maslak, Sariyer / Istanbul