The Institut aerotechnique

The Institut aerotechnique was founded in 1909 with the financial help of Henry Deutsch de la Meurthe and inaugurated in July 6, 1911. Its main purpose was to research theoretically and experimentally how to optimize any flying devices.

Industrial services and applied research

Nowadays with his long standing and expertize of more than a century, the IAT is a public unit that provides his qualifications and resources in aerodynamics and applied sciences to his clients.

Les activités à l'IAT

The IAT’s main activities are in:

  • Aeronautics
  • Automobile and road traffic
  • Military
  • Wind turbine
  • Rail transport
  • Sports
  • Civil engineering
  • …

The wind tunnels, testing ground and various means necessary are used to give the best services to our clients in:

  • Aerodynamics
  • Thermal process
  • Simulated rain
  • Aeroacoustics
  • Aero elasticity