SKYTOP ANECHOIC CHAMBER
The Skytop Anechoic Chamber is a Mach 1.6 capable facility, acoustically treated with fiberglass wedges. The roof of the facility features an Industrial Commercial Equipment HVAC system which allows for temperature control.
SUBSONIC WIND TUNNEL
The sub-sonic wind tunnel is a closed-loop facility with a 2×2 foot test section. It features a variable sting mount capable of recording forces experienced by an object within the test section. It also contains multiple pressure tap systems to record velocities of the flow along with specific boundary layer measurements.
OUTDOOR FLOW LAB
The exterior shear flow generator was constructed in 2019 for use with UAS projects. It features both an open and honeycomb structure connected to the exhaust system of the anechoic chamber. A UAS mount and gimbal system is located downstream of the shear flow generator to mount
WATER CHANNEL
The water channel is located at Syracuse University’s Center of Excellence. The free surface can be enclosed to ensure minimization of surface effects. A honeycomb flow straightener and three screens are used to condition the flow.
WINDSHAPER
The Windshaper is a fan-array wind generator. The fans are individually controlled which allows for testing in a wide variety of flows. This facility is currently being used to test the effectiveness of UAV control schemes. The Windshaper is provided by the company Windshape, which operates here in Syracuse.
LATEST NEWS
01.16.2025 – Undergraduate student Sona Flask joins the lab! Her SOURCE-funded project aims to understand how textured surfaces which mimic shark skin can reduce drag.
11.25.2024 – PhD student Adhip Gupta presents his work at the APS Division of Fluid Dynamics conference. Read the abstract here
10.18.2024 – In collaboration with Dr. Lui, Dr. Laurent receives funding from SOURCE for undergraduate research for Spring – Fall 2025. Learn more about the project and how to get involved here!
08.05.2024 – Dr. Laurent presents Birds, Planes, & Aerodynamics at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo.
07.16.2024 – Dr. Laurent volunteers for TACNY’s Summer STEM Trekker Program. Read more about it on our “Outreach” page!
06.03.2024 – Undergraduate student Maximilian joins the lab for a summer REU-funded project! This project aims to develop an experimental setup for measuring the forces on a flapping wing.
06.03.2024 – Undergraduate student Joshua Varkey joins the lab! His SOURCE-funded project aims to design and analyze flow visualization techniques for a low-speed water tunnel.
02.15.2024 – Dr. Laurent receives funding from SOURCE for undergraduate research for Summer & Fall 2024. Learn more about the project and how to get involved here!
02.07.2024 – Dr. Laurent’s collaborative work with local company OpB Data Insights is published in Experiments in Fluids. Read the article here
01.20.2024 – Dr. Laurent presents Birds of Prey in Flight: Exploring the Aerodynamics of Birds of Prey at the Museum of Science and Technology in Syracuse.
12.11.2023 – Dr. Laurent presents her research at Clarkson University’s Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Graduate Seminar
08.28.2023 – Undergraduate student Kazi joins the lab! His research project examines drag-reduction in car designs.
01.17.2023 – Undergraduate students Sophia and Alex join the lab! Their SOURCE funded project examines how fish bodies reduce drag.
09.29.2023 – Dr. Laurent receives funding from SOURCE for undergraduate research. Learn more about the project and how to get involved here!
08.29.2022 – Undergraduate student Cody joins the lab! His research project examines optimal flapping patterns in manta-inspired robots.
08.22.2022 – Dr. Laurent arrives at Syracuse University to start her role as an Assistant Professor.
03.10.2023 – Dr. Laurent presents her research at Syracuse University’s Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Graduate Seminar
03.02.2022 – An interview with Dr. Laurent is published in BBC Wildlife – read the article here
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There are open opportunities for PhD and master students. Highly motivated undergraduate students are encouraged to reach out as well. Please email your CV with a brief introduction to klaurent@syr.edu