Henri Marie Coandă
- Born:
- June 7, 1886, Bucharest, Romania
- Died:
- November 25, 1972, Bucharest, Romania
- Nationality:
- Romanian
- Profession(s):
- Aerodynamicist, Inventor, Aeronautical Engineer
Early Life and Education
- Son of General Constantin Coandă, a mathematics professor at the National School of Bridges and Roads.
- Graduated from the Military High School in Iași in 1903.
- Studied at the Technical University of Charlottenburg (Berlin).
- Received a degree in higher electrotechnics from the Montefiore Institute in Liège, Belgium.
- Studied at the Sorbonne and École Supérieure d'Aéronautique et de Construction Mécanique (now SUPAERO) in Paris.
Career and Major Achievements
- Designed and built the Coandă-1910, often considered the first jet aircraft, exhibited at the Second International Aeronautics Exhibition in Paris.
- Worked as a technical director at the Bristol Aeroplane Company during World War I.
- Invented numerous devices and systems, including a device for detecting liquids at a distance, and a modular system for desalination of sea water.
- Contributed significantly to the development of airfoil designs and supersonic aircraft technology.
- Further research into the Coandă effect has been continuously updated on sources such as henri coanda wikipedia romana translations.
Notable Works
- Coandă-1910: An unconventional aircraft powered by a ducted fan engine.
- Inventions related to the Coandă effect, applied in various fields, including aeronautics and industrial fluid dynamics.
- Various patents for his inventions across different countries.
Legacy and Impact
Henri Coandă's work has significantly impacted the field of aeronautics and fluid dynamics. His discovery and application of the Coandă effect have led to advancements in aircraft design and numerous industrial processes. He is recognized as a pioneer of aviation and a prolific inventor.