@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}
}
@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}
}
@inproceedings{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},
  booktitle = {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}
}
@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}
}
@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{BohnFunkeMetal.2001,
  author    = {Bohn, Dieter and Funke, Harald and M., Wolff. 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}
}
@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}
}
@inproceedings{BuehrigPolaczekRoethBaumeisteretal.2006,
  author    = {B{\"u}hrig-Polaczek, Andreas and R{\"o}th, Thilo and Baumeister, E. and Nowack, N. and S{\"u}ßmann, Torsten},
  title     = {Hybride Leichtbaustrukturen in Stahlblech-Leichtmetall Verbundguss},
  year      = {2006},
  abstract  = {Stahl-Leichtmetall-Hybride mit hohen Leistungspotentialen k{\"o}nnen heute wirtschaftlich abgebildet werden und eignen sich m{\"o}glicherweise auch zum Einsatz in Fahrzeugkarosserien},
  subject      = {Karosseriebau},
  language  = {de}
}
@inproceedings{DachwaldMikuckiTulaczyketal.2012,
  author    = {Dachwald, Bernd and Mikucki, Jill A. and Tulaczyk, Slawek and Digel, Ilya and Feldmann, Marco and Espe, Clemens and Plescher, Engelbert and Xu, Changsheng},
  title     = {IceMole - a maneuverable probe for clean in-situ analysis and sampling of subsurface ice and subglacial aquatic ecosystems : extended abstract / SCAR Open Science Conference 2012, Session 29: Advancing Clean Technologies for Exploration of Glacial Aquatic Ecosystems},
  year      = {2012},
  abstract  = {The "IceMole" is a novel maneuverable subsurface ice probe for clean in-situ analysis and sampling of subsurface ice and subglacial water/brine. It is developed and build at FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences' Astronautical Laboratory. A first prototype was successfully tested on the Swiss Morteratsch glacier in 2010. Clean sampling is achieved with a hollow ice screw (as it is used in mountaineering) at the tip of the probe. Maneuverability is achieved with a differentially heated melting head. Funded by the German Space Agency (DLR), a consortium led by FH Aachen currently develops a much more advanced IceMole probe, which includes a sophisticated system for obstacle avoidance, target detection, and navigation in the ice. We intend to use this probe for taking clean samples of subglacial brine at the Blood Falls (McMurdo Dry Valleys, East Antarctica) for chemical and microbiological analysis. In our conference contribution, we 1) describe the IceMole design, 2) report the results of the field tests of the first prototype on the Morteratsch glacier, 3) discuss the probe's potential for the clean in-situ analysis and sampling of subsurface ice and subglacial liquids, and 4) outline the way ahead in the development of this technology.},
  subject      = {Eisschicht},
  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}
}
@inproceedings{DachwaldXuFeldmannetal.2011,
  author    = {Dachwald, Bernd and Xu, Changsheng and Feldmann, Marco and Plescher, Engelbert and Digel, Ilya and Artmann, Gerhard},
  title     = {Development and testing of a subsurface probe for detection of life in deep ice : [abstract]},
  year      = {2011},
  abstract  = {We present the novel concept of a combined drilling and melting probe for subsurface ice research. This probe, named "IceMole", is currently developed, built, and tested at the FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences' Astronautical Laboratory. Here, we describe its first prototype design and report the results of its field tests on the Swiss Morteratsch glacier. Although the IceMole design is currently adapted to terrestrial glaciers and ice shields, it may later be modified for the subsurface in-situ investigation of extraterrestrial ice, e.g., on Mars, Europa, and Enceladus. If life exists on those bodies, it may be present in the ice (as life can also be found in the deep ice of Earth).},
  subject      = {Eisschicht},
  language  = {en}
}
@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{DigelDachwaldArtmannetal.2009,
  author    = {Digel, Ilya and Dachwald, Bernd and Artmann, Gerhard and Linder, Peter and Funke, O.},
  title     = {A concept of a probe for particle analysis and life detection in icy environments},
  year      = {2009},
  abstract  = {A melting probe equipped with autofluorescence-based detection system combined with a light scattering unit, and, optionally, with a microarray chip would be ideally suited to probe icy environments like Europa's ice layer as well as the polar ice layers of Earth and Mars for recent and extinct live.},
  subject      = {Sonde},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{FingerGoettenBraunetal.2020,
  author    = {Finger, Felix and G{\"o}tten, Falk and Braun, Carsten and Bil, Cees},
  title     = {Mass, primary energy, and cost: the impact of optimization objectives on the initial sizing of hybrid-electric general aviation aircraft},
  series = {CEAS Aeronautical Journal},
  volume    = {2020},
  journal   = {CEAS Aeronautical Journal},
  number    = {11},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Heidelberg},
  issn      = {1869-5590},
  doi       = {10.1007/s13272-020-00449-8},
  pages     = {713 -- 730},
  year      = {2020},
  abstract  = {For short take-off and landing (STOL) aircraft, a parallel hybrid-electric propulsion system potentially offers superior performance compared to a conventional propulsion system, because the short-take-off power requirement is much higher than the cruise power requirement. This power-matching problem can be solved with a balanced hybrid propulsion system. However, there is a trade-off between wing loading, power loading, the level of hybridization, as well as range and take-off distance. An optimization method can vary design variables in such a way that a minimum of a particular objective is attained. In this paper, a comparison between the optimization results for minimum mass, minimum consumed primary energy, and minimum cost is conducted. A new initial sizing algorithm for general aviation aircraft with hybrid-electric propulsion systems is applied. This initial sizing methodology covers point performance, mission performance analysis, the weight estimation process, and cost estimation. The methodology is applied to the design of a STOL general aviation aircraft, intended for on-demand air mobility operations. The aircraft is sized to carry eight passengers over a distance of 500 km, while able to take off and land from short airstrips. Results indicate that parallel hybrid-electric propulsion systems must be considered for future STOL aircraft.},
  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}
}
@article{HammerQuitterMayntzetal.2023,
  author    = {Hammer, Thorben and Quitter, Julius and Mayntz, Joscha and Bauschat, J.-Michael and Dahmann, Peter and G{\"o}tten, Falk and Hille, S. and Stumpf, E.},
  title     = {Free fall drag estimation of small-scale multirotor unmanned aircraft systems using computational fluid dynamics and wind tunnel experiments},
  series = {CEAS Aeronautical Journal},
  journal   = {CEAS Aeronautical Journal},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Wien},
  issn      = {1869-5590 (Online)},
  doi       = {10.1007/s13272-023-00702-w},
  pages     = {14 Seiten},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {New European Union (EU) regulations for UAS operations require an operational risk analysis, which includes an estimation of the potential danger of the UAS crashing. A key parameter for the potential ground risk is the kinetic impact energy of the UAS. The kinetic energy depends on the impact velocity of the UAS and, therefore, on the aerodynamic drag and the weight during free fall. Hence, estimating the impact energy of a UAS requires an accurate drag estimation of the UAS in that state. The paper at hand presents the aerodynamic drag estimation of small-scale multirotor UAS. Multirotor UAS of various sizes and configurations were analysed with a fully unsteady Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes approach. These simulations included different velocities and various fuselage pitch angles of the UAS. The results were compared against force measurements performed in a subsonic wind tunnel and provided good consistency. Furthermore, the influence of the UAS`s fuselage pitch angle as well as the influence of fixed and free spinning propellers on the aerodynamic drag was analysed. Free spinning propellers may increase the drag by up to 110\%, depending on the fuselage pitch angle. Increasing the fuselage pitch angle of the UAS lowers the drag by 40\% up to 85\%, depending on the UAS. The data presented in this paper allow for increased accuracy of ground risk assessments.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{KallweitSchleupenDahmannetal.2016,
  author    = {Kallweit, Stephan and Schleupen, Josef and Dahmann, Peter and Bagheri, Mohsen and Engemann, Heiko},
  title     = {Entwicklung eines Kletterroboters zur Diagnose und Instandsetzung von Windenergieanlagen (SMART)},
  series = {Automatisierung im Fokus von Industrie 4.0 : Tagungsband AALE 2016 ; 13. Fachkonferenz, L{\"u}beck},
  booktitle = {Automatisierung im Fokus von Industrie 4.0 : Tagungsband AALE 2016 ; 13. Fachkonferenz, L{\"u}beck},
  publisher = {DIV Deutscher Industrieverlag GmbH},
  address   = {M{\"u}nchen},
  isbn      = {978-3-8356-7312-0},
  pages     = {207 -- 212},
  year      = {2016},
  language  = {de}
}
@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{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}
}
@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}
}
@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}
}
@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}
}
@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}
}
@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}
}