EASIER addressed the CfP JTI_CS_2013-2-GRA-05-008 and proposed a way to perform acoustic tests on a WT-model which was designed and manufactured in a previous CfP.

The project was proposed by a small consortium combining the necessary competence for this project:

• IBK is a small company coordinating the project and performing design work in the project. IBK is also leading the consortium building the WT in the previous project ESICAPIA.
• REVOIND is a small Italian company specialised in manufacturing complex parts. Revoind's main task in this project is to manufacture the model.
• University of Rome, Prof. Camussi, brings acoustic knowledge into the consortium, which is needed for preparing the acoustic tests and post-processing of the acoustic tests.

The project consisted of three technical work-packages plus one management work-package. The three technical WPs tackle planning and realisation of possible design-changes, dynamic characterisation and experimental tests (including post-processing). A crucial point for the quality of the results was the choice of the wind-tunnel. Possible wind-tunnels in Europe had been reviewed by the consortium and the two possible solutions for this model (DNW and RUAG) had been asked for quotes. Although the previous model was built for an aerodynamical measurement campaign in one of these tunnels in general a test in either of them is feasible. There are pros and cons for each solution, finalising the choice for the WT was therefore the first questions that had to be tackled together with the TM.