| Department of Science and Aerospace Technology | |
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Departamento de Ciência e Tecnologia Aeroespacial | |
| Part ofBrazilian Air Force | |
| São José dos Campos, São Paulo | |
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| Type | Research Center |
| Controlled by | Brazilian Air Force |
| Website | www |
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| Site history | |
| In use | 1953 - present |
The BrazilianDepartment of Science and Aerospace Technology (Portuguese:Departamento de Ciência e Tecnologia Aeroespacial; DCTA) is the national military research center foraviation andspace flight. It is subordinated to theBrazilian Air Force (FAB).
It coordinates all technical and scientific activities related to theaerospace sector in which there are interests by theMinistry of Defense. It was established in 1953. It currently employs several thousandcivilian and military personnel.
The DCTA has four institutes within its campus.
Aeronautics and Space Institute (Instituto de Aeronaútica e Espaço). It develops projects in the aeronautical, airspace and defense sectors, co-responsible for the execution of theBrazilian Space Mission.
Aeronautics Institute of Technology (Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica) is one of the main educational colleges of theBrazilian Air Force.
Institute for Advanced Studies (Instituto de Estudos Avançados). Responsible for the development ofpure andapplied sciences:photonics,nuclear energy,applied physics,remote sensor systems anddecision support systems. In 2006, the IEAv inaugurated theT3 Hypersonic wind tunnel, the largest in Latin America.[1]
Industrial Promotion and Coordination Institute (Instituto de Fomento e Coodernação Industrial). It provides military aeronautical certification and aerospace equipment approval, acting as an interface between the institutes and the industry. Until 2006, it carried out the civil aircraft certification activities, today under theNational Civil Aviation Agency responsibilities.
Flight Testing and Research Institute (Instituto de Pesquisas e Ensaios em Voo). This institute is responsible for the instruction and fulfillment of flight testing campaigns (founded 1953).[2] IPEV has a dedicated Air Force Squadron, based at CTA using theA-29A Super Tucano,C-95BM & CM Bandeirante, and theC-97 Brasília.[3]
The DCTA is also responsible managing for theBrazilian Aerospace Memorial (Memorial Aerospacial Brasileiro - MAB). It is located inSão José dos Campos,São Paulo,Brazil.
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