This thesis covers the field of vortex-flow dominated external aerodynamics. As part of the contribution to the AVT-113 task group it was possible to prove the feasibility of high Reynolds number CFD computations to resolve and thus better understand the peculiar dual vortex system encountered on the VFE-2 blunt leading edge delta wing at low to moderate incidences. Initial investigations into this phenomenon seemed to undermine the hypothesis, that the formation of the inner vortex system depends on the laminar/turbulent state of the boundary layer at separation onset. As a result of this research, the initial hypothesis had to be expanded to account also for high Reynolds number cases, where a laminar boundary layer at separation onset can be excluded. In addition, unsteady transonic computations are used to shed light on a highly non-linear phenomenon encountered at high angles of incidence. At certain conditions, the increase of the incidence by a single degree leads to a sudden movement of the vortex breakdown location from the trailing edge to mid-chord. The lessons learned from the contribution to the VFE-2 facet are furthermore used to prove the technology readiness level of the tools within the second facet of AVT-113, the Cranked Arrow Wing Aerodynamics Project International (CAWAPI). The platform for this investigation, the F-16XL aircraft, experiences at high transonic speeds and low incidence a complex interaction between the leading edge vortex and a strong, mid-chord shock wave. A synergetic effect of VFE-2 with a further project, the Environmentally friendly High Speed Aircraft (HISAC), is also presented in this thesis. Reynolds number dependence is documented in respect to leading edge vortex formation of the wing planform for a reference HISAC configuration. Furthermore, proof is found for a similar dual vortex system as for the VFE-2 blunt leading edge configuration. / QC 20100713

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L'électronique frontale (VFE) traitant les signaux des photodétecteurs du calorimètre électromagnétique de l'expérience CMS a été soumise à un programme étendu de tests pour garantir leur fonctionnalité et fiabilité. Le système de calibration et de caractérisation précise des ~16000 VFE a été développé et utilisé à IPN Lyon pour contrôler leur qualité et mesurer les constantes de calibration qui serviront au démarrage du calorimètre complet. <br />En outre, l'évaluation et l'optimisation précises des performances de l'électronique de lecture ont été obtenues avec des données réelles au cours de tests sur des faisceaux de particules au CERN. <br />Les résultats obtenus sur bancs de tests en laboratoire ou en faisceau confirment l'excellente qualité de la production des cartes électroniques et prouvent que les spécifications du calorimètre ont été atteintes.