Nielsen Engineering and Research

Since 1966, Nielsen Engineering & Research (NEAR) has been providing its customers with analysis, research, design, and development services in the areas of fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, hydrodynamics, flow-related sensors, and aerodynamic hardware solutions. NEAR's staff of highly competent engineers and scientists offer a unique combination of d... epth and breadth of knowledge, generating innovative and effective solutions in a cost- and time-efficient manner. Analytical services are available to customers who require data for evaluating new ideas, for supporting wind tunnel and flight tests, and for FAA certification efforts. In addition, NEAR's research, design, and development resources satisfy the needs of customers who require assistance with the creation of new products or the enhancement of existing systems or processes. To accomplish these objectives, NEAR offers 1) a range of aero/hydrodynamic analysis tools including computational fluid dynamics, engineering level numerical methods, and custom-designed analytical software, 2) laboratory and wind tunnel testing, 3) hardware development and evaluation, and 4) a knowledgeable and dedicated staff with the experience to know which tool or combination of tools is the most applicable and effective for a given situation. Nielsen Engineering & Research (NEAR) employs 9 full-time and two part-time engineers and scientists specializing in fluid mechanics and computational methods. The primary aims of NEAR are to develop and acquire knowledge of fluid mechanics and to transfer this knowledge to the aerodynamics industry by consulting and software licensing. The NEAR staff is well-known around the world for its problem-solving capabilities. Currently, the engineers at NEAR are working in such diverse technical areas as future launch vehicle design, knowledge based systems for high-technology information transfer, multidisciplinary optimization and design, turbulence research, high-accuracy computational methods, MEMS applications to fluid flow control, ...Read More