Von Karman Institute For Fluid Dynamics (VKI)
Coordinates: 50°45′20.60″N 4°23′10.60″E / 50.755722°N 4.386278°E / 50.755722; 4.386278
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| Formation | 1956 |
| Headquarters | Sint-Genesius-Rode, Belgium |
| Official languages | English, French and Dutch |
| Director | Jean Muylaert |
| Website | www.vki.ac.be |
The von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics is a non-profit educational and scientific organization which specializes in three specific fields: aeronautics and aerospace, environment and applied fluid dynamics, turbomachinery and propulsion. Founded in 1956, it is located in Sint-Genesius-Rode, Belgium.
Read more about Von Karman Institute For Fluid Dynamics (VKI): About VKI, History, Structure, Lecture Series
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