Aerosports Research is a Sports Consultancy that offers a full range of aerodynamic design and testing capabilities to elite athletes, national sports organizations and leading sporting good manufacturers.
We have the one of the world's largest collections of human mannequin wind tunnel models and we are strategically located in Vancouver, B.C., site of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Our test facilities include the University of British Columbia and University of Washington wind tunnels.
With over 30 years of wind tunnel testing experience and a lengthy client list of World Championship, Tour de France and Olympic medalists, we can help your organization reach the podium.
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Airshaper has profiled Aerosports work in an interview about aerodynamic sports apparel. » Read more
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In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Cathy Freeman's 20th historic 400m victory at the Sydney Olympics, ABC News reviews the science behind the famous race. » Read more
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On September 25, 2000, Cathy Freeman won a gold medal in the 400m at the Sydney Olympics, wearing a speedsuit developed jointly by Nike Inc. and aerosportsresearch. As the 20th anniversary of her accomplishment approaches, the Sydney Morning Herald has profiled the development of the NIKE SWIFT suit. » Read more
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Congratulations to SMITH Optics on the launch of their new aerodynamic road bike helmet, the SMITH IGNITE. Aerosportsresearch acted as an aerodynamics consultant to SMITH in the development of this exceptional helmet » Read more
Congratulations to Eliud Kipchoge on setting the official marathon world record of 2 hours, 1 minute and 39 seconds at the 2018 Berlin marathon while wearing Nike’s aerodynamic shoes and apparel. Aerosportsresearch’s Len Brownlie is listed as an inventor on the patent for Aeroblades, the apparel based vortex generators that were worn by Kipchoge on his shorts and leg tape. » Read more
Congratulations to Eliud Kipchoge on running a 2 hour, 25 second marathon in Nike's new aerodynamic shoes and apparel. » Read more
Congratulations to Eric Guay and Manny Paradis-Osborne on their World Super-G Ski Championship Win and Third Place Finish at St. Moritz, Switzerland, February 8, 2017 in ski suits custom designed and tested by Helly Hanson, Qwixskinz and Aerosports Research » Read more
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Congratulations to NIKE Inc. on the launch of 2016 Track&Field apparel collection with revolutionary Aeroblade technology
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Netflix Launches White Rabbit Science Discovery Series
Congratulations to Netflix on the launch of the White Rabbit Science Discovery Series. Aerosportsresearch.com acted as a consultant to the series on improving the aerodynamics of a world record model car. Watch trailer
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NIKE Inc. launches 2016 Track&Field apparel collection with revolutionary Aeroblade technology
Mar 16/16: Nike Vapor Track & Field Kits with AeroSwift Technology
Jun 28/16: Nike’s First Law of Speed
Jul 5/16: Nike AeroSwift Tape—The Next Big Thing in Running?
Jul 6/16: Why Is Galen Rupp Covered in Black Tape When He Races?
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Giro Launches Air Attack
Jun 19/12: Giro launched a new helmet today called Air Attack…
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World Champion Experiments With Equipment
Jul 30/10: Tara Whitten joined leading aerodynamicist for wind tunnel testing
Benefits of wind tunnel testing:
- Know how your Company's products compare to competitor's products;
- Accurate scientific information and consulting to aid in future product designs; and
- Better race performance for your Company's products
Test Consultant: Len Brownlie, Ph.D.
Len Brownlie received a Ph.D in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C. Canada in 1993. His Ph.D thesis was a survey of techniques to reduce aerodynamic drag created by the racing apparel of downhill skiers, cyclists and runners. Len's M.Sc thesis also looked at the thermoregulatory consequences of wearing bodysuits during endurance exercise. Len has been an aerodynamics consultant to NIKE Inc.'s Project SWIFT since 1998. Project SWIFT has provided aerodynamic apparel to track athletes at the 2000–2016 Summer Olympic Games and to long track speed skating teams and ice hockey teams at the 2002–2010 Winter Olympics. Len has also acted as the aerodynamics advisor to three Tour d'France pro cycling teams, and Canada’s Own the Podium program for the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games.
Len has also served as an aerodynamics advisor to the United States Cycling, Luge and Speed Skating Federations, Hockey Canada, Athletics Canada, Canadian Cycling Association, BellEaston Sports and Smith Optics.
Phone (604) 649-5724
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