Leela Shawani,A.Ms.

Area of Expertise

Wind tunnel Instrumentation and Controls, Data Acquisition, LabVIEW programming for 1.2m and 0.6m Wind Tunnel

Research Interests

Instrumentation and Controls for accurate data generation for
• Force and moment measurements
• Air-intake characterization tests
• Steady and unsteady pressure measurements
• Half-model support system testing
• Multi-booster separation studies
• Hinge moment measurements
• Store carriage and separation tests
• Forced oscillation technique for dynamic stability
• Aero-elastic testing
• Helmet aerodynamic tests

Academic_Qualification

B.E -Instrumentation and Controls

Professional Experience

"Contributions to National Wind Tunnel Facility Modernization and Advanced Testing Capabilities.
Actively participated in the continuous modernization of the national wind tunnel facilities (1.2m and 0.6m Trisonic Wind Tunnels-TWT),enhancing their technological readiness to meet future requirements of key stakeholders such as DRDO, ISRO, and other scientific and technological organizations.Key contributions include the development and integration of advanced data acquisition systems and novel measurement techniques. Played a significant role in the design and implementation of NI-LabVIEW-based systems for Unsteady and steady pressure measurement,Integrated Tunnel Control System (ITCS),Wind Tunnel Data Acquisition Systems,Pitch damping measurement techniques.Major test capabilities are
Force and moment measurements,Air-intake tests,Half-model support system, Multi-booster separation studies, Hinge moment measurements, Store carriage and separation tests, Aero-Elastic Testing."