Aeronautical Engineering

How does Exponent help teams improve safety and drive innovation in aviation?

Exponent provides independent engineering analyses including design reviews, accident reconstruction, failure analysis, and testing for aircraft and associated systems and equipment, as well as spacecraft, satellites, and launch vehicles. We provide practical design recommendations and solutions to complex technical problems, applying innovative analytical and testing techniques.

Capabilities & Services

Exponent provides aeronautical engineering expertise that balances safety and performance with innovation and provides solutions for your most formidable aerospace engineering challenges.

Aviation and Aerospace Services

Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), or drones, include the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) itself as well as the operator control system. Their small size and affordability make them useful for many applications, ranging from military to commercial to personal recreation. Exponent assists in the design, specifications, safety analysis, and failure analysis of drones and drone components. Our engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts have performed analyses of many drone systems, offering extensive experience with UAS performance, failures, and regulations.

Summary of Services

Accident reconstruction
Aerodynamics analysis
Aircraft system testing and evaluation
Airspace analysis
Battery systems analysis
Component specification review
Computer simulation
Design evaluation
Digital flight data recorder (DFDR) analyses
Fire cause and origin analysis and prevention
Flight vehicle modeling
Human factors analysis
Impact dynamics
Inspection interval evaluation
Interface assessment
Materials and corrosion evaluation
Operator evaluation
Performance and control calculations
Regulatory analysis and compliance
Risk analysis and service life assessment
Structural analysis
System safety analysis
Wind tunnel testing
UAV flight testing
Usability design and review
Vehicle performance
Visibility analysis

Experts

Our global and comprehensive expertise across industries gives us a deep understanding of current challenges, best industry practices, and the implications of emerging technologies.