@article{MertensKelmVelden1999,
  author    = {Mertens, Josef and Kelm, R. and Velden, A. van der},
  title     = {Interdisziplin{\"a}re Auslegung eines Verkehrsflugzeugfl{\"u}gels},
  series = {DGLR-Jahrbuch 1999 Bd. 3},
  journal   = {DGLR-Jahrbuch 1999 Bd. 3},
  pages     = {1605 -- 1610},
  year      = {1999},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{MertensKlevenhusenJakob1987,
  author    = {Mertens, Josef and Klevenhusen, K. D. and Jakob, H.},
  title     = {Accurate Transonic Wave Drag Prediction Using Simple Physical Models},
  series = {AIAA-Journal. 25 (1987), H. 6},
  journal   = {AIAA-Journal. 25 (1987), H. 6},
  isbn      = {0001-1452},
  pages     = {799 -- 805},
  year      = {1987},
  language  = {en}
}
@misc{MertensLajain2002,
  author    = {Mertens, Josef and Lajain, Henri},
  title     = {Method of fabricating leading edge nose structures of aerodynamic surfaces : patent no.: US 6,415,510 B2 ; date of patent: Jul. 9, 2002},
  publisher = {United States Patent and Trademark Office},
  address   = {[Washington, DC]},
  pages     = {12 S. : Ill.},
  year      = {2002},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MertensRoeger2000,
  author    = {Mertens, Josef and R{\"o}ger, Wolf},
  title     = {F-Schlepp: Problem Taumelschwingung},
  series = {Aerokurier. 44 (2000), H. 10},
  journal   = {Aerokurier. 44 (2000), H. 10},
  isbn      = {0341-1281},
  pages     = {73 -- 73},
  year      = {2000},
  language  = {de}
}
@misc{MertensVeldenKelm2006,
  author    = {Mertens, Josef and Velden, Alexander van der and Kelm, Roland},
  title     = {Flugzeug mit Fl{\"u}geln, deren maximaler Auftrieb durch steuerbare Fl{\"u}gelkomponenten ver{\"a}nderbar ist : Offenlegungsschrift DE102004045732 ; Offenlegungstag: 30.03.2006 = Aircraft with wings whose maximum lift can be altered by controllable wing components},
  publisher = {Deutsches Patent- und Markenamt},
  address   = {M{\"u}nchen},
  pages     = {6 S. : Ill.},
  year      = {2006},
  language  = {de}
}
@book{MertensVeldenKelmetal.2000,
  author    = {Mertens, Josef and Velden, Alexander van der and Kelm, Roland and Kokan, David},
  title     = {Application of MDO to large subsonic transport aircraft},
  publisher = {American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics},
  address   = {Reston, Va.},
  pages     = {12 S. : zahlr. Ill. u. graph. Darst.},
  year      = {2000},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MeyerGranrathFeyerletal.2021,
  author    = {Meyer, Max-Arno and Granrath, Christian and Feyerl, G{\"u}nter and Richenhagen, Johannes and Kaths, Jakob and Andert, Jakob},
  title     = {Closed-loop platoon simulation with cooperative intelligent transportation systems based on vehicle-to-X communication},
  series = {Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory},
  volume    = {106},
  journal   = {Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory},
  number    = {Art. 102173},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {1569-190X},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.simpat.2020.102173},
  year      = {2021},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MikuckiSchulerDigeletal.2023,
  author    = {Mikucki, Jill Ann and Schuler, C. G. and Digel, Ilya and Kowalski, Julia and Tuttle, M. J. and Chua, Michelle and Davis, R. and Purcell, Alicia and Ghosh, D. and Francke, G. and Feldmann, M. and Espe, C. and Heinen, Dirk and Dachwald, Bernd and Clemens, Joachim and Lyons, W. B. and Tulaczyk, S.},
  title     = {Field-Based planetary protection operations for melt probes: validation of clean access into the blood falls, antarctica, englacial ecosystem},
  series = {Astrobiology},
  volume    = {23},
  journal   = {Astrobiology},
  number    = {11},
  publisher = {Liebert},
  address   = {New York, NY},
  issn      = {1557-8070 (online)},
  doi       = {10.1089/ast.2021.0102},
  pages     = {1165 -- 1178},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Subglacial environments on Earth offer important analogs to Ocean World targets in our solar system. These unique microbial ecosystems remain understudied due to the challenges of access through thick glacial ice (tens to hundreds of meters). Additionally, sub-ice collections must be conducted in a clean manner to ensure sample integrity for downstream microbiological and geochemical analyses. We describe the field-based cleaning of a melt probe that was used to collect brine samples from within a glacier conduit at Blood Falls, Antarctica, for geomicrobiological studies. We used a thermoelectric melting probe called the IceMole that was designed to be minimally invasive in that the logistical requirements in support of drilling operations were small and the probe could be cleaned, even in a remote field setting, so as to minimize potential contamination. In our study, the exterior bioburden on the IceMole was reduced to levels measured in most clean rooms, and below that of the ice surrounding our sampling target. Potential microbial contaminants were identified during the cleaning process; however, very few were detected in the final englacial sample collected with the IceMole and were present in extremely low abundances (∼0.063\% of 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequences). This cleaning protocol can help minimize contamination when working in remote field locations, support microbiological sampling of terrestrial subglacial environments using melting probes, and help inform planetary protection challenges for Ocean World analog mission concepts.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{MulsowHuelsenGuetzlaffetal.2023,
  author    = {Mulsow, Niklas A. and H{\"u}lsen, Benjamin and G{\"u}tzlaff, Joel and Spies, Leon and Bresser, Andreas and Dabrowski, Adam and Czupalla, Markus and Kirchner, Frank},
  title     = {Concept and design of an autonomous micro rover for long term lunar exploration},
  series = {Proceedings of the 74th International Astronautical Congress},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of the 74th International Astronautical Congress},
  publisher = {dfki},
  address   = {Saarbr{\"u}cken},
  pages     = {13 Seiten},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Research on robotic lunar exploration has seen a broad revival, especially since the Google Lunar X-Prize increasingly brought private endeavors into play. This development is supported by national agencies with the aim of enabling long-term lunar infrastructure for in-situ operations and the establishment of a moon village. One challenge for effective exploration missions is developing a compact and lightweight robotic rover to reduce launch costs and open the possibility for secondary payload options. Existing micro rovers for exploration missions are clearly limited by their design for one day of sunlight and their low level of autonomy. For expanding the potential mission applications and range of use, an extension of lifetime could be reached by surviving the lunar night and providing a higher level of autonomy. To address this objective, the paper presents a system design concept for a lightweight micro rover with long-term mission duration capabilities, derived from a multi-day lunar mission scenario at equatorial regions. Technical solution approaches are described, analyzed, and evaluated, with emphasis put on the harmonization of hardware selection due to a strictly limited budget in dimensions and power.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MoehrenBergmannJanseretal.2023,
  author    = {M{\"o}hren, Felix and Bergmann, Ole and Janser, Frank and Braun, Carsten},
  title     = {On the influence of elasticity on propeller performance: a parametric study},
  series = {CEAS Aeronautical Journal},
  volume    = {14},
  journal   = {CEAS Aeronautical Journal},
  publisher = {Springer Nature},
  address   = {Berlin},
  issn      = {1869-5590 (Online)},
  doi       = {10.1007/s13272-023-00649-y},
  pages     = {311 -- 323},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {The aerodynamic performance of propellers strongly depends on their geometry and, consequently, on aeroelastic deformations. Knowledge of the extent of the impact is crucial for overall aircraft performance. An integrated simulation environment for steady aeroelastic propeller simulations is presented. The simulation environment is applied to determine the impact of elastic deformations on the aerodynamic propeller performance. The aerodynamic module includes a blade element momentum approach to calculate aerodynamic loads. The structural module is based on finite beam elements, according to Timoshenko theory, including moderate deflections. Several fixed-pitch propellers with thin-walled cross sections made of both isotropic and non-isotropic materials are investigated. The essential parameters are varied: diameter, disc loading, sweep, material, rotational, and flight velocity. The relative change of thrust between rigid and elastic blades quantifies the impact of propeller elasticity. Swept propellers of large diameters or low disc loadings can decrease the thrust significantly. High flight velocities and low material stiffness amplify this tendency. Performance calculations without consideration of propeller elasticity can lead to decreased efficiency. To avoid cost- and time-intense redesigns, propeller elasticity should be considered for swept planforms and low disc loadings.},
  language  = {en}
}