Saturday 04th February 2012

The University of Manchester Aerospace Research Institute

The University of Manchester Aerospace Research Institute plays a vital role in positioning the University of Manchester at the forefront of international aerospace research.

- World class technologies and skills within the University not presently associated with aerospace are fully exploited
- Highly talented researchers and students are constantly recruited
- The Research portfolio is growing steadily, adding credibility to the University of Manchester as a partner of choice in aerospace research
- Strategic links are being built with the industry and other universities, particularly if they can advance the interests of the NW region. UMARI is already working successfully with the North West Aerospace Alliance, the North West Composites Centre, the North West Laser Engineering Consortium, to name but a few.
UMARI areas of expertise include :

(Clicking on each engineering group will open their webpage)


	Advanced Electrical Power Systems Download flyer	To reduce weight, enhance efficiency and improve reliability and maintainability, electrical equipment are increasingly replacing mechanical and pneumatic systems on aircraft but not without creating many challenges View Applications / Projects
	Advanced Manufacture Download flyer	Development of new techniques to meet the ever-changing needs of the Manufacturing industry View Applications / Projects
	Advanced Materials and Structures Download flyer C , flyer LA , flyer S	Composites View Applications / Projects Light alloys View Applications / Projects Structures View Applications / Projects
	Electromagnetic Systems Engineering Download flyer	Lightning, EMP threats and protection, antennas, sensors and installed performance, EMC and systems suceptibility, signature management, EM measurement and accreditation, RADHAZ and biological effects, EM design tools View Applications / Projects
	Environment Download flyer	A number of schools within the University contribute to a better understanding of the impacts of the various exhaust emissions, measures to reduce fuel burn through aerodynamic and engine design, as well as the socio-economic and climate change implications of a growing aviation industry View Applications / Projects
	Environmental Technology and Advanced Propulsion Download flyer	Combustion View Applications / Projects Noise View Applications / Projects Performance View Applications / Projects
	Fluid Dynamics and Flow Control Technology Download flyer	Fundamental turbulence mechanics View Applications Certification issues / Projects
	High Temperature Materials Download flyer	High-temperature corrosion, erosion-corrosion and wear protection View Applications / Projects Emphasis on the role of oxide scales in the protection of high temperature alloys, composites, ceramics and coatings
	Reliability, Availability, Maintenance and Safety Download flyer	The School of Mechanical Aerospace and Civil Engineering (MACE) brings together expertise in these complementary fields to create a strong generic research group with cross sectorial applications View Applications / Projects
	Sensor Technologies Download flyer	To enhance pilotage and navigation To increase safety and security View Applications Sensor fusion and networking / Projects Supporting / underpinning sensor technologies
	Synthetic Environments and Systems Simulation Download flyer	To reduce time for product development and deployment To improve exploitation of current research To enhance communication between companies View Applications / Projects
	Systems Engineering Download flyer	Aerospace systems are complex hierarchies of products and services with an underlying infrastructure of information systems and logistic support. A major chllenge for operational management and design optimisation, set against a backdrop of safety, availability, adaptability and interoperability View Applications / Projects

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The University of Manchester Aerospace Research Institute