Tests on a convertible aircraft model, that is to say, the aerodynamic configuration of an aircraft where the rotors can tilt, have just been completed in ONERA?s large wind tunnel S1MA in Modane.

By combining several lasers, powers that are unattainable with a single one can be obtained. Purpose: to improve lidars, which are quickly spreading measurement devices.

Aerospace Lab is an open access electronic journal dedicated to scientific progress in aeronautics and space research. Its featured technical fields therefore include aerodynamics, propulsion, materials, structures, physics, sensors, information processing, and systems engineering.

In January 2014, a new control law, known as adaptive control, was uploaded on board the CNES scientific satellite "Picard" dedicated to studying the sun. This satellite, on a mission beyond its design life expectancy, has lent itself to demonstrate these innovative algorithms. Challenges: improving performance and especially shortening the design time.

Emmanuel Rosencher, ONERA's Scientific Director, passed away on the 15th of June 2013.

ONERA, the Defense Research & Technology leader in France will present at Eurosatory (hall 5, stand K618) projects and research areas for land and air-land defense and security.

The new European instrument SPHERE, installed on ESO’s Very Large Telescope in Chile, has just delivered the first images, which are of unprecedented accuracy. The core of the system: revolutionary adaptive optics developed by Onera, one of the world leaders in the field

Bruno Sainjon, Director of DGA Operations, has been appointed by decree of the Council of Ministers, as the Chairman of the Board of Administrators of ONERA, as the next Chairman. He will assume his new duties on June 2, 2014.

The online version of the ONERA annual report for 2013 is available. A synthetic overview of the range of ONERA activities through some 2013 ?s flagship projects