@techreport{BohnFunkeGieretal.1999, author = {Bohn, Dieter and Funke, Harald and Gier, J. and Heuer, T.}, title = {Untersuchung des Str{\"o}mungsausgleichs in den Schaufelreihen ungleichf{\"o}rmig ungestr{\"o}mter Turbomaschinen}, organization = {Forschungsvereinigung Verbrennungskraftmaschinen (FVV)}, year = {1999}, abstract = {Abschlussbericht {\"u}ber das Vorhaben FVV-Nr. 665 (AIF-Nr. 10780). Laufzeit 01.08.1996 bis 31.10.1999. Heft R 504 (1999). S. 99-124. Informationstagung Turbinen, Herbst 1999, Heidelberg.}, subject = {Str{\"o}mungsmaschine}, language = {de} } @techreport{BohnFunkeHeuer2001, author = {Bohn, Dieter and Funke, Harald and Heuer, T.}, title = {Sonden-Schaufel-Interaktion bei station{\"a}ren Messungen mit pneumatischen Str{\"o}mungssonden in engen Axialspalten}, organization = {Forschungsvereinigung Verbrennungskraftmaschinen (FVV)}, year = {2001}, abstract = {Abschlussbereicht {\"u}ber das Anschlussvorhaben zu FVV-Nr. 665 (AIF-Nr. 10780). Heft R 511 (2001). 23 S. Informationstagung Turbinen, Fr{\"u}hjahr 2001, Frankfurt.}, subject = {Str{\"o}mungsmaschine}, language = {de} } @techreport{BohnFunkeSuerken2000, author = {Bohn, Dieter and Funke, Harald and S{\"u}rken, N.}, title = {Aerodynamische Entlastung der Schaufelspalte durch Konturierung des Meridiankanals [Zwischenbericht]}, organization = {Forschungsvereinigung Verbrennungskraftmaschinen (FVV)}, year = {2000}, abstract = {Zwischenbericht {\"u}ber das Vorhaben FVV-Nr. 0666880. Laufzeit 01.03.1998 bis 31.03.2000. Heft R 507 (2000) . 19 S. Informationstagung Turbinen, Fr{\"u}hjahr 2000, Frankfurt am Main}, subject = {Str{\"o}mungsmaschine}, language = {de} } @techreport{BohnFunkeWolffetal.2002, author = {Bohn, Dieter and Funke, Harald and Wolff, M. and S{\"u}rken, N.}, title = {Aerodynamische Entlastung der Schaufelspalte durch Konturierung des Meridiankanals [Abschlussbericht]}, organization = {Forschungsvereinigung Verbrennungskraftmaschinen (FVV)}, year = {2002}, abstract = {Abschlussbericht {\"u}ber das Vorhaben Nr. 688 (FVV-Nr. 066880). Laufzeit 01.04.2000 bis 31.03.2001. Heft R 516 (2002). 24 S. Informationstagung Turbinen, Fr{\"u}hjahr 2002, Frankfurt-M{\"o}hrfelden}, subject = {Str{\"o}mungsmaschine}, language = {de} } @article{MatheisRoethWagner2005, author = {Matheis, Anton and R{\"o}th, Thilo and Wagner, Manfred}, title = {Studentenprojekt "Capro" - eine virtuelle Sportwagenstudie "Vision 2015"}, year = {2005}, abstract = {Design- und Karosseriebaustudenten der FH Aachen entwickeln gemeinsam mit externen Fachleuten unter Einsatz virtueller Entwicklungswerkzeuge ein Konzept f{\"u}r einen Sportwagen}, subject = {Karosseriebau}, language = {de} } @misc{Roeth2004, author = {R{\"o}th, Thilo}, title = {Leichtbau und Karosserietechnik}, year = {2004}, abstract = {Studienschwerpunkt Leichtbau und Karosserietechnik an der FH Aachen, Grobstruktur der Lehrinhalte, Studentenprojekt "CAPRO"}, subject = {Leichtbau}, language = {de} } @article{DickWagnerRoeth2005, author = {Dick, Angela and Wagner, Manfred and R{\"o}th, Thilo}, title = {Capro Automotive Group FH Aachen}, year = {2005}, abstract = {Design- und Karosseriebaustudenten der FH Aachen entwickeln gemeinsam mit externen Fachleuten unter Einsatz virtueller Entwicklungswerkzeuge ein Konzept f{\"u}r einen Sportwagen}, subject = {Karosseriebau}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{Roeth2002, author = {R{\"o}th, Thilo}, title = {Modularisierung in der Karosserie von morgen}, year = {2002}, abstract = {1) Module werden die Fahrzeugplattform und den -aufbau in Zukunft weiterhin und in zunehmendem Maße bestimmen. 2) Neue Module und Modulschnittstellen am Fahrzeug werden {\"u}berdacht und k{\"o}nnen in der Zukunft erwartet werden. 3) Die Wertsch{\"o}pfung und der Entwicklungsumfang wird sich vom OEM zum Modullieferanten verlagern. 4) Modulvergaben werden in der Zukunft noch st{\"a}rker auf Innovation und Kostenreduktion beruhen. 5) Modularisierung des Fahrzeuges heißt ein Aufbrechen der Fahrzeugkarosserie und wird daher von der Beherrschung struktureller Aufgaben sowie der L{\"o}sung der (sichtbaren) Modul{\"u}berg{\"a}nge bestimmt sein. 6) Neben den Systemintegratoren und den Komponentenspezialisten besetzen die Modullieferanten die erste Lieferantenriege. 7) Der Modullieferant wird neben h{\"o}chster Fertigungsexpertise ein hohes Maß an (Teil-)fahrzeug-Know-How und Produktentwickler-mentalit{\"a}t bereitstellen.}, subject = {Karosseriebau}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{RoethTragsdorf2004, author = {R{\"o}th, Thilo and Tragsdorf, Carsten}, title = {Innovativer Einsatz von Werkstoffen - Trends und Entwicklungen im Karosserieleichtbau}, year = {2004}, abstract = {1) In Karosseriestrukturen steht der richtige Werkstoffeinsatz st{\"a}rker den je im Spannungsfeld von Leichtbau, Kosten (St{\"u}ckzahlen) und Leistungsanforderung 2) In „klassischen" Strukturen von Modultr{\"a}gern und Klappen hat sich die Materialmischbauweise verst{\"a}rkt in den letzten Jahren durchgesetzt 3) Unter Aspekten des konzeptionellen Leichtbaus erscheint der verst{\"a}rkte Einsatz von Leichtbauwerkstoffen im Vorderwagen sowie in der Dachstruktur zielf{\"u}hrend 4) Offene Strukturprofile in Materialmischbauweise liefern f{\"u}r eine Vielzahl von Anwendungen ein interessantes und bis dato kaum genutztes Potential 5) Neue Entwicklungen bei den F{\"u}getechnologien (i.b. kontinuierliche F{\"u}geverbindungen und kombinierte Verfahren) unterst{\"u}tzen den wirtschaftlichen Karosserieleichtbau 6) Werkstoffinnovationen sowie neuartige Fertigungsverfahren machen den Konstruktionswerkstoff „Stahl" auch in der Zukunft im Karosseriebau weiterhin sehr attraktiv}, subject = {Karosseriebau}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{Mertens2000, author = {Mertens, Josef}, title = {Laminar leading edges: manufacturing, contamination, and operational aspects - results from the German RaWid programme}, year = {2000}, abstract = {RaWid was the German national technology programme on transonic aerodynamics and supporting technologies, lasting from 1995 to 1998. One of the main topics was laminar wing development. Besides aerodynamic design work, many operational aspects were investigated. A manufacturing concept was developed to be applied to operational laminar wings and empennages. It was built in a large scale manufacturing demonstrator with the aerodynamic shape of a 1,5 m section of the A320 fin nose. Tolerances in shape and roughness fulfilled all requirements. The construction can easily be adapted to varying stiffness and strength requirements. Weight and manufacturing costs are comparable to common nose designs. The mock-up to be designed in ALTTA is based on this manufacturing principle. Another critical point is contamination of suction surfaces. Several tests were performed to investigate perforated titanium suction surfaces at realistic operational conditions: - a one year flight test with a suction plate in the stagnation area of the Airbus "Beluga" - a one year test of several suction plates in a ground test near the airport - a one year test of a working suction ground test installation at all weather conditions. No critical results were found. There is no long term suction degradation visible. Icing conditions and ground de-icing fluids used on airports did not pose severe problems. Some problems detected require only respection of weak design constraints.}, subject = {Laminare Str{\"o}mung}, language = {en} } @techreport{BohnFunkeGier1998, author = {Bohn, Dieter and Funke, Harald and Gier, J.}, title = {Untersuchung des Str{\"o}mungsausgleichs in den Schaufelreihen ungleichf{\"o}rmig ungestr{\"o}mter Turbomaschinen}, organization = {Forschungsvereinigung Verbrennungskraftmaschinen (FVV)}, year = {1998}, abstract = {Zwischenbericht {\"u}ber das Vorhaben FVV - Nr. 665 (AIF-Nr. 10780) Heft R 498(1998) S. 123-136. Informationstagung Turbinen, Fr{\"u}hjahr 1998, Frankfurt}, subject = {Str{\"o}mungsmaschine}, language = {de} } @article{MoehrenBergmannJanseretal.2024, author = {M{\"o}hren, Felix and Bergmann, Ole and Janser, Frank and Braun, Carsten}, title = {Assessment of structural mechanical effects related to torsional deformations of propellers}, series = {CEAS Aeronautical Journal}, journal = {CEAS Aeronautical Journal}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Wien}, issn = {1869-5590 (eISSN)}, doi = {10.1007/s13272-024-00737-7}, pages = {22 Seiten}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Lifting propellers are of increasing interest for Advanced Air Mobility. All propellers and rotors are initially twisted beams, showing significant extension-twist coupling and centrifugal twisting. Torsional deformations severely impact aerodynamic performance. This paper presents a novel approach to assess different reasons for torsional deformations. A reduced-order model runs large parameter sweeps with algebraic formulations and numerical solution procedures. Generic beams represent three different propeller types for General Aviation, Commercial Aviation, and Advanced Air Mobility. Simulations include solid and hollow cross-sections made of aluminum, steel, and carbon fiber-reinforced polymer. The investigation shows that centrifugal twisting moments depend on both the elastic and initial twist. The determination of the centrifugal twisting moment solely based on the initial twist suffers from errors exceeding 5\% in some cases. The nonlinear parts of the torsional rigidity do not significantly impact the overall torsional rigidity for the investigated propeller types. The extension-twist coupling related to the initial and elastic twist in combination with tension forces significantly impacts the net cross-sectional torsional loads. While the increase in torsional stiffness due to initial twist contributes to the overall stiffness for General and Commercial Aviation propellers, its contribution to the lift propeller's stiffness is limited. The paper closes with the presentation of approximations for each effect identified as significant. Numerical evaluations are necessary to determine each effect for inhomogeneous cross-sections made of anisotropic material.}, language = {en} } @techreport{BohnFunkeWolffetal.2001, author = {Bohn, Dieter and Funke, Harald and Wolff, M. and S{\"u}rken, N.}, title = {Aerodynamische Entlastung der Schaufelspalte durch Konturierung des Meridiankanals [Zwischenbericht]}, organization = {Forschungsvereinigung Verbrennungskraftmaschinen (FVV)}, year = {2001}, abstract = {Zwischenbericht {\"u}ber das Vorhaben Nr. 688 (FVV-Nr. 066880). Laufzeit 01.04.2000 bis 31.03.2001. Heft R 514 (2001). 21 S. Informationstagung Turbinen, Herbst 2001, Dresden-Radebeul}, subject = {Str{\"o}mungsmaschine}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{BaaderReiswichBartschetal.2018, author = {Baader, Fabian and Reiswich, M. and Bartsch, M. and Keller, D. and Tiede, E. and Keck, G. and Demircian, A. and Friedrich, M. and Dachwald, Bernd and Sch{\"u}ller, K. and Lehmann, R. and Chojetzki, R. and Durand, C. and Rapp, L. and Kowalski, Julia and F{\"o}rstner, R.}, title = {VIPER - Student research on extraterrestrical ice penetration technology}, series = {Proceedings of the 2nd Symposium on Space Educational Activities}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 2nd Symposium on Space Educational Activities}, pages = {1 -- 6}, year = {2018}, abstract = {Recent analysis of scientific data from Cassini and earth-based observations gave evidence for a global ocean under a surrounding solid ice shell on Saturn's moon Enceladus. Images of Enceladus' South Pole showed several fissures in the ice shell with plumes constantly exhausting frozen water particles, building up the E-Ring, one of the outer rings of Saturn. In this southern region of Enceladus, the ice shell is considered to be as thin as 2 km, about an order of magnitude thinner than on the rest of the moon. Under the ice shell, there is a global ocean consisting of liquid water. Scientists are discussing different approaches the possibilities of taking samples of water, i.e. by melting through the ice using a melting probe. FH Aachen UAS developed a prototype of maneuverable melting probe which can navigate through the ice that has already been tested successfully in a terrestrial environment. This means no atmosphere and or ambient pressure, low ice temperatures of around 100 to 150K (near the South Pole) and a very low gravity of 0,114 m/s^2 or 1100 μg. Two of these influencing measures are about to be investigated at FH Aachen UAS in 2017, low ice temperature and low ambient pressure below the triple point of water. Low gravity cannot be easily simulated inside a large experiment chamber, though. Numerical simulations of the melting process at RWTH Aachen however are showing a gravity dependence of melting behavior. Considering this aspect, VIPER provides a link between large-scale experimental simulations at FH Aachen UAS and numerical simulations at RWTH Aachen. To analyze the melting process, about 90 seconds of experiment time in reduced gravity and low ambient pressure is provided by the REXUS rocket. In this time frame, the melting speed and contact force between ice and probes are measured, as well as heating power and a two-dimensional array of ice temperatures. Additionally, visual and infrared cameras are used to observe the melting process.}, language = {en} } @article{GoettenFingerHavermannetal.2021, author = {G{\"o}tten, Falk and Finger, Felix and Havermann, Marc and Braun, Carsten and Marino, M. and Bil, C.}, title = {Full configuration drag estimation of short-to-medium range fixed-wing UAVs and its impact on initial sizing optimization}, series = {CEAS Aeronautical Journal}, volume = {12}, journal = {CEAS Aeronautical Journal}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {1869-5590 (Online)}, doi = {10.1007/s13272-021-00522-w}, pages = {589 -- 603}, year = {2021}, abstract = {The paper presents the derivation of a new equivalent skin friction coefficient for estimating the parasitic drag of short-to-medium range fixed-wing unmanned aircraft. The new coefficient is derived from an aerodynamic analysis of ten different unmanned aircraft used for surveillance, reconnaissance, and search and rescue missions. The aircraft is simulated using a validated unsteady Reynolds-averaged Navier Stokes approach. The UAV's parasitic drag is significantly influenced by the presence of miscellaneous components like fixed landing gears or electro-optical sensor turrets. These components are responsible for almost half of an unmanned aircraft's total parasitic drag. The new equivalent skin friction coefficient accounts for these effects and is significantly higher compared to other aircraft categories. It is used to initially size an unmanned aircraft for a typical reconnaissance mission. The improved parasitic drag estimation yields a much heavier unmanned aircraft when compared to the sizing results using available drag data of manned aircraft.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BagheriSchleupenDahmannetal.2015, author = {Bagheri, Mohsen and Schleupen, Josef and Dahmann, Peter and Kallweit, Stephan}, title = {A multi-functional device applying for the safe maintenance at high-altitude on wind turbines}, series = {20th International Conference on Composite Materials : Copenhagen, 19 - 24th July 2015}, booktitle = {20th International Conference on Composite Materials : Copenhagen, 19 - 24th July 2015}, organization = {International Conference on Composite Materials <20, 2015, Copenhagen>}, pages = {1 -- 6}, year = {2015}, language = {en} } @article{DachwaldUlamecPostbergetal.2020, author = {Dachwald, Bernd and Ulamec, Stephan and Postberg, Frank and Sohl, Frank and Vera, Jean-Pierre de and Christoph, Waldmann and Lorenz, Ralph D. and Hellard, Hugo and Biele, Jens and Rettberg, Petra}, title = {Key technologies and instrumentation for subsurface exploration of ocean worlds}, series = {Space Science Reviews}, volume = {216}, journal = {Space Science Reviews}, number = {Art. 83}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Dordrecht}, issn = {1572-9672}, doi = {10.1007/s11214-020-00707-5}, pages = {45}, year = {2020}, abstract = {In this chapter, the key technologies and the instrumentation required for the subsurface exploration of ocean worlds are discussed. The focus is laid on Jupiter's moon Europa and Saturn's moon Enceladus because they have the highest potential for such missions in the near future. The exploration of their oceans requires landing on the surface, penetrating the thick ice shell with an ice-penetrating probe, and probably diving with an underwater vehicle through dozens of kilometers of water to the ocean floor, to have the chance to find life, if it exists. Technologically, such missions are extremely challenging. The required key technologies include power generation, communications, pressure resistance, radiation hardness, corrosion protection, navigation, miniaturization, autonomy, and sterilization and cleaning. Simpler mission concepts involve impactors and penetrators or - in the case of Enceladus - plume-fly-through missions.}, language = {en} } @article{LaarmannThomaMischetal.2023, author = {Laarmann, Lukas and Thoma, Andreas and Misch, Philipp and R{\"o}th, Thilo and Braun, Carsten and Watkins, Simon and Fard, Mohammad}, title = {Automotive safety approach for future eVTOL vehicles}, series = {CEAS Aeronautical Journal}, journal = {CEAS Aeronautical Journal}, publisher = {Springer Nature}, issn = {1869-5590 (Online)}, doi = {10.1007/s13272-023-00655-0}, pages = {11 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {The eVTOL industry is a rapidly growing mass market expected to start in 2024. eVTOL compete, caused by their predicted missions, with ground-based transportation modes, including mainly passenger cars. Therefore, the automotive and classical aircraft design process is reviewed and compared to highlight advantages for eVTOL development. A special focus is on ergonomic comfort and safety. The need for further investigation of eVTOL's crashworthiness is outlined by, first, specifying the relevance of passive safety via accident statistics and customer perception analysis; second, comparing the current state of regulation and certification; and third, discussing the advantages of integral safety and applying the automotive safety approach for eVTOL development. Integral safety links active and passive safety, while the automotive safety approach means implementing standardized mandatory full-vehicle crash tests for future eVTOL. Subsequently, possible crash impact conditions are analyzed, and three full-vehicle crash load cases are presented.}, language = {en} } @article{BergmannGoettenBraunetal.2022, author = {Bergmann, Ole and G{\"o}tten, Falk and Braun, Carsten and Janser, Frank}, title = {Comparison and evaluation of blade element methods against RANS simulations and test data}, series = {CEAS Aeronautical Journal}, volume = {13}, journal = {CEAS Aeronautical Journal}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Wien}, issn = {1869-5590 (Online)}, doi = {10.1007/s13272-022-00579-1}, pages = {535 -- 557}, year = {2022}, abstract = {This paper compares several blade element theory (BET) method-based propeller simulation tools, including an evaluation against static propeller ground tests and high-fidelity Reynolds-Average Navier Stokes (RANS) simulations. Two proprietary propeller geometries for paraglider applications are analysed in static and flight conditions. The RANS simulations are validated with the static test data and used as a reference for comparing the BET in flight conditions. The comparison includes the analysis of varying 2D aerodynamic airfoil parameters and different induced velocity calculation methods. The evaluation of the BET propeller simulation tools shows the strength of the BET tools compared to RANS simulations. The RANS simulations underpredict static experimental data within 10\% relative error, while appropriate BET tools overpredict the RANS results by 15-20\% relative error. A variation in 2D aerodynamic data depicts the need for highly accurate 2D data for accurate BET results. The nonlinear BET coupled with XFOIL for the 2D aerodynamic data matches best with RANS in static operation and flight conditions. The novel BET tool PropCODE combines both approaches and offers further correction models for highly accurate static and flight condition results.}, language = {en} } @article{ThomessenThomaBraun2023, author = {Thomessen, Karolin and Thoma, Andreas and Braun, Carsten}, title = {Bio-inspired altitude changing extension to the 3DVFH* local obstacle avoidance algorithm}, series = {CEAS Aeronautical Journal}, journal = {CEAS Aeronautical Journal}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Wien}, issn = {1869-5590 (Online)}, doi = {10.1007/s13272-023-00691-w}, pages = {11 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Obstacle avoidance is critical for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) operating autonomously. Obstacle avoidance algorithms either rely on global environment data or local sensor data. Local path planners react to unforeseen objects and plan purely on local sensor information. Similarly, animals need to find feasible paths based on local information about their surroundings. Therefore, their behavior is a valuable source of inspiration for path planning. Bumblebees tend to fly vertically over far-away obstacles and horizontally around close ones, implying two zones for different flight strategies depending on the distance to obstacles. This work enhances the local path planner 3DVFH* with this bio-inspired strategy. The algorithm alters the goal-driven function of the 3DVFH* to climb-preferring if obstacles are far away. Prior experiments with bumblebees led to two definitions of flight zone limits depending on the distance to obstacles, leading to two algorithm variants. Both variants reduce the probability of not reaching the goal of a 3DVFH* implementation in Matlab/Simulink. The best variant, 3DVFH*b-b, reduces this probability from 70.7 to 18.6\% in city-like worlds using a strong vertical evasion strategy. Energy consumption is higher, and flight paths are longer compared to the algorithm version with pronounced horizontal evasion tendency. A parameter study analyzes the effect of different weighting factors in the cost function. The best parameter combination shows a failure probability of 6.9\% in city-like worlds and reduces energy consumption by 28\%. Our findings demonstrate the potential of bio-inspired approaches for improving the performance of local path planning algorithms for UAV.}, language = {en} }