Case Studies

Vorticity brings a wealth of aerospace engineering knowledge and expertise to all our work.

Vorticity has significant capability in parachute system design, engineering and simulation of aerodynamic performance and aerodynamic database definition, wind tunnel testing, free flight testing, test vehicle and instrumentation development on a wide range of space-related programmes.

After more than a decade of consulting with many respected aerospace organisations and academic institutions, Vorticity brings deep aerospace engineering knowledge to all we do for our customers.

European Space Agency

Aerothermodynamic Tools for Hypersonic Inflatable Decelerators Airbags for Small Landers Design Alternative Descent and Landing Systems Deployable & Inflatable Heatshield & Hypersonic Decelerator Concepts – Phase 1 Earth Return Capsule Dynamic Stability via Balloon Drop Tests Europa Microprobes ExoMars Parachute ExoMars Probe Aerodynamics and Aerothermal Analysis Mercury Lander Technologies Parachute Engineering Tool Subsonic Parachutes Trade-Off and Testing Supersonic Parachutes SuperMAX Venus Entry Probe

Thales Alenia Space

ExoMars RSP ExoMars 2016 ExoMars Probe Aerodynamics and Aerothermal Analysis

NASA

Mars Aerocapture

NASA Johnson Space Centre

Hypercone System Studies

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Mars Science Laboratory Parachute Consultancy

Cirrus Aircraft

Cirrus Aircraft – Whole Aircraft Recovery

Martin Baker Aircraft

Martin Baker – Ejection Seats and Crew Escape Systems Analysis

SCISYS

EAGLE

Parachute Engineering Tool

Surrey Satellite Technology

Venus Entry Probe

Earth Re-entry Vehicle Demonstrator Pre-Phase A

British Antarctic Survey

British Antarctic Survey