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How we can help you

Core Capabilities
Our capabilities are as broad as those of MIT. As student or corporate interest dictates, we draw on the expertise of a wide cross section of MIT faculty, staff, facilities and other resources.

Technical Areas
Several areas of expertise in the Aeronautics and Astronautics Department and the MIT community have been identified to be of particular interest in sports product development. These areas range from design, model and test, to advanced materials, and communication networks.

Facilities
We have many facilities available for use in development and research projects. Some of these include:

Wright Brothers Wind Tunnel (WBWT) – In high speed sports (skating, skiing, cycling) aerodynamics are crucial. WBWT has a 7x10 ft test section and wind speed capability up to 150 mph, ideal for testing athletes or large equipment.

Complex Systems Laboratory – CSL is our new design build facility. It includes configurable work areas, a machine shop, an electronics shop, fabrication areas and 3-D printing capabilities. State-of-the-art video conferencing rooms are available for long-distance project consultations.

The Laboratory for Advanced Composites - TELAC offers a complete fabrication and testing facility for composite materials.

Man Vehicle Laboratory - With a distinguished history of involvement with manned space missions, MVL optimizes human-vehicle system safety and effectiveness by improving understanding of human physiological and cognitive capabilities.


		How we can help you Core Capabilities Our capabilities are as broad as those of MIT. As student or corporate interest dictates, we draw on the expertise of a wide cross section of MIT faculty, staff, facilities and other resources. Technical Areas Several areas of expertise in the Aeronautics and Astronautics Department and the MIT community have been identified to be of particular interest in sports product development. These areas range from design, model and test, to advanced materials, and communication networks. Facilities We have many facilities available for use in development and research projects. Some of these include: Wright Brothers Wind Tunnel (WBWT) – In high speed sports (skating, skiing, cycling) aerodynamics are crucial. WBWT has a 7x10 ft test section and wind speed capability up to 150 mph, ideal for testing athletes or large equipment. Complex Systems Laboratory – CSL is our new design build facility. It includes configurable work areas, a machine shop, an electronics shop, fabrication areas and 3-D printing capabilities. State-of-the-art video conferencing rooms are available for long-distance project consultations. The Laboratory for Advanced Composites - TELAC offers a complete fabrication and testing facility for composite materials. Man Vehicle Laboratory - With a distinguished history of involvement with manned space missions, MVL optimizes human-vehicle system safety and effectiveness by improving understanding of human physiological and cognitive capabilities.