Institut aérotechnique

The Institut aérotechnique (IAT) is a French public research laboratory part of the Conservatoire national des arts et métiers, specializing in aerodynamic studies, located in Saint-Cyr-l'École (Yvelines).[1]

Institut aérotechnique
Institut aérotechnique
Established1911
MissionResearch
Location
Saint-Cyr-l'école
,
France
Coordinates48°47′52″N 2°03′17″E / 48.7976941°N 2.0546247°E / 48.7976941; 2.0546247
Websiteiat.cnam.fr
Geographical position of the Institut aérotechnique
Geographical position of the Institut aérotechnique
Position in France

The creation of this institute is thanks to an initiative of Henri Deutsch de la Meurthe, also founder of the Aéro-Club de France. Its inauguration took place on July 8, 1911.[2] It currently has several wind tunnels, some of which specialize in the automotive, railway and aerospace sectors. Concerning aeronautics, the laboratory has a partnership with the Institut polytechnique des sciences avancées.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Saint-Cyr-l'École : l'Institut Aérotechnique en quête d'un second souffle". Le Parisien. 4 January 2018. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  2. ^ "Institut Aérotechnique - Saint-Cyr-L'École, site officiel de la Mairie Saint-Cyr-L'École, site officiel de la Mairie". saintcyr78.fr. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  3. ^ Annuaire AAEIPSA 2011 – 50 ans d’Histoire, page 50
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