ESDU is leading the ASTEROID research project. The objectives of ASTEROID are to investigate the aerodynamic effects of small local changes in external shape (excrescences and flow leakage); to develop enhanced methods for the modelling of these effects; and to produce software to facilitate the design, manufacture and maintenance of aeroplanes for minimum fuel burn. ASTEROID is part-funded by Innovate UK.

Our partners in ASTEROID are:

• University of Leeds
• BHR Group
• British Airways
• Eastern Airways
• University of Cambridge
• Cranfield University

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