Von Kármán Institute for Fluid Dynamics, Research institute and protected monument in Sint-Genesius-Rode, Belgium.
The von Kármán Institute for Fluid Dynamics is a research facility in Sint-Genesius-Rode that focuses on aeronautics, turbomachinery, and environmental flow research. Work takes place in specialized laboratories equipped with advanced instrumentation.
Theodore von Kármán and Frank Wattendorf founded the institute in 1956 in former Belgian Civil Aviation Authority buildings. Its roots in aeronautical research continue to shape the scientific direction today.
The institute attracts researchers and engineers from different countries who work together to deepen knowledge in fluid mechanics. This international collaboration shapes daily work in the laboratories and creates a cooperative environment.
The facility conducts contract research for aerospace, industry, and environmental applications while offering doctoral and training programs. Visitors should contact ahead since this is an active research center.
The institute operates two wind tunnels capable of reaching Mach 14 speeds, making them among Europe's most powerful. These facilities enable research that is possible in very few other laboratories worldwide.
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