Engineering - Industrial Aerodynamics

Armada's expertise is based on Rob Cairns' experience in aerospace, motor vehicle and offshore engineering.

Following a degree in aeronautical engineering at the University of Manchester, Rob undertook a PhD at Cranfield University, conducting research into the behaviour of cars in transient crosswinds.

Working for Offshore Environmental Services Ltd involved wind tunnel testing, running computer simulations and recording and analyzing wind environment measurements taken offshore.

For the International Ecotechnology Research Centre, Rob conducted the initial wind tunnel tests of the Lotus E-auto - a concept offering a low impact on the environment with a target drag coefficient of 0.2.

A spell at British Aerospace provided variety of experience, including assisting with Eurofighter Typhoon development aircraft DA2 clearance work and test flight monitoring.

Rob's motoring pursuits have included rally marshalling, renovation of a VW Beetle and motor sport photography - an example of which was recently published in David Page's book "Superprix". To improve his practical skills Rob is currently undertaking a City and Guilds course in MIG welding.

Outside work, Rob was an Air Cadet gliding instructor for eleven years, he currently holds a private pilot's licence and was also part of a team that restored and flew a vintage Grasshopper glider.

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