@article{HoevelerBauknechtWolfetal.2020, author = {Hoeveler, B. and Bauknecht, Andr{\´e} and Wolf, C. Christian and Janser, Frank}, title = {Wind-Tunnel Study of a Wing-Embedded Lifting Fan Remaining Open in Cruise Flight}, series = {Journal of Aircraft}, volume = {57}, journal = {Journal of Aircraft}, number = {4}, publisher = {AIAA}, address = {Reston, Va.}, issn = {1533-3868}, doi = {10.2514/1.C035422}, year = {2020}, abstract = {It is investigated whether a nonrotating lifting fan remaining uncovered during cruise flight, as opposed to being covered by a shutter system, can be realized with limited additional drag and loss of lift during cruise flight. A wind-tunnel study of a wing-embedded lifting fan has been conducted at the Side Wind Test Facility G{\"o}ttingen of DLR, German Aerospace Center in G{\"o}ttingen using force, pressure, and stereoscopic particle image velocimetry techniques. The study showed that a step on the lower side of the wing in front of the lifting fan duct increases the lift-to-drag ratio of the whole model by up to 25\% for all positive angles of attack. Different sizes and inclinations of the step had limited influence on the surface pressure distribution. The data indicate that these parameters can be optimized to maximize the lift-to-drag ratio. A doubling of the curvature radius of the lifting fan duct inlet lip on the upper side of the wing affected the lift-to-drag ratio by less than 1\%. The lifting fan duct inlet curvature can therefore be optimized to maximize the vertical fan thrust of the rotating lifting fan during hovering without affecting the cruise flight performance with a nonrotating fan.}, language = {en} } @article{ElsenKraissKrumbiegeletal.1999, author = {Elsen, Ingo and Kraiss, Karl-Friedrich and Krumbiegel, Dirk and Walter, Peter and Wickel, Jochen}, title = {Visual information retrieval for 3D product identification: a midterm report}, series = {KI - K{\"u}nstliche Intelligenz}, volume = {13}, journal = {KI - K{\"u}nstliche Intelligenz}, number = {1}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {1610-1987}, pages = {64 -- 67}, year = {1999}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{GaldiHartungDugelay2017, author = {Galdi, Chiara and Hartung, Frank and Dugelay, Jean-Luc}, title = {Videos versus still images: Asymmetric sensor pattern noise comparison on mobile phones}, series = {Electronic Imaging}, booktitle = {Electronic Imaging}, publisher = {Society for Imaging Science and Technology}, address = {Springfield, Virginia}, issn = {2470-1173}, doi = {10.2352/ISSN.2470-1173.2017.7.MWSF-331}, pages = {100 -- 103}, year = {2017}, abstract = {Nowadays, the most employed devices for recoding videos or capturing images are undoubtedly the smartphones. Our work investigates the application of source camera identification on mobile phones. We present a dataset entirely collected by mobile phones. The dataset contains both still images and videos collected by 67 different smartphones. Part of the images consists in photos of uniform backgrounds, especially collected for the computation of the RSPN. Identifying the source camera given a video is particularly challenging due to the strong video compression. The experiments reported in this paper, show the large variation in performance when testing an highly accurate technique on still images and videos.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{FunkeEschRoosen2009, author = {Funke, Harald and Esch, Thomas and Roosen, Peter}, title = {Using motor gasoline for aircrafts - coping with growing bio-fuel-caused risks by understanding cause-effect relationship}, series = {Fuels 2009 : mineral oil based and alternative fuels ; 7th international colloquium ; January 14 - 15, 2009}, booktitle = {Fuels 2009 : mineral oil based and alternative fuels ; 7th international colloquium ; January 14 - 15, 2009}, editor = {Bartz, Wilfried J.}, publisher = {Technische Akademie Esslingen (TAE)}, address = {Ostfildern}, isbn = {978-3-924813-75-8}, pages = {237 -- 244}, year = {2009}, abstract = {The utilisation of vehicle-oriented gasoline in general aviation is very desirable for both ecological and economical reasons, as well as for general considerations of availability. As of today vehicle fuels may be used if the respective engine and cell are certified for such an operation. For older planes a supplementary technical certificate is provided for gasoline mixtures with less than 1 \% v/v ethanol only, though. Larger admixtures of ethanol may lead to sudden engine malfunction and should be considered as considerable security risks. Major problems are caused by the partially ethanol non-withstanding materials, a necessarily changed stochiometric adjustment of the engine for varying ethanol shares and the tendency for phase separation in the presence of absorbed water. The concepts of the flexible fuel vehicles are only partially applicable in the view of air security.}, language = {en} } @article{RoethPielenWolffetal.2018, author = {R{\"o}th, Thilo and Pielen, Michael and Wolff, Klaus and L{\"u}diger, Thomas}, title = {Urbane Fahrzeugkonzepte f{\"u}r die Shared Mobility}, series = {Automobiltechnische Zeitschrift - ATZ}, volume = {120}, journal = {Automobiltechnische Zeitschrift - ATZ}, number = {1}, publisher = {Springer Vieweg}, address = {Wiesbaden}, issn = {0001-2785}, doi = {10.1007/s35148-017-0176-8}, pages = {18 -- 23}, year = {2018}, abstract = {Urbane Mobilit{\"a}tskonzepte der Zukunft erfordern neue Unternehmensformen, idealerweise aus Old Economy und New Economy, sowie eine enge Anbindung an die gesellschaftsrelevante Zukunftsforschung. F{\"u}r neue Fahrzeugkonzepte des Carsharing bedeutet dies, dass alle kostenverursachenden Faktoren erfasst und analysiert werden m{\"u}ssen. Die FH Aachen, share2drive und FEV geben einen Ausblick auf die zuk{\"u}nftige Fahrzeugklasse der Personal Public Vehicles als „Rolling Device".}, language = {de} } @article{Esch2010, author = {Esch, Thomas}, title = {Trends in commercial vehicle powertrains}, series = {ATZautotechnology}, volume = {2010}, journal = {ATZautotechnology}, number = {10}, publisher = {Vieweg \& Sohn}, address = {Wiesbaden}, issn = {2192-886X}, doi = {10.1007/BF03247185}, pages = {26 -- 31}, year = {2010}, abstract = {Low emission zones and truck bans, the rising price of diesel and increases in road tolls: all of these factors are putting serious pressure on the transport industry. Commercial vehicle manufacturers and their suppliers are in the process of identifying new solutions to these challenges as part of their efforts to meet the EEV (enhanced environmentally friendly vehicle) limits, which are currently the most robust European exhaust and emissions standards for trucks and buses.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{WuKemper2016, author = {Wu, Ziyi and Kemper, Hans}, title = {The optimal 48 V - battery pack for a specific load profile of a heavy duty vehicle}, series = {8. Internationale Fachtagung Kraftwerk Batterie : 26. - 27. April 2016, M{\"u}nster, Deutschland}, booktitle = {8. Internationale Fachtagung Kraftwerk Batterie : 26. - 27. April 2016, M{\"u}nster, Deutschland}, year = {2016}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MahdiDerschSchmitzetal.2022, author = {Mahdi, Zahra and Dersch, J{\"u}rgen and Schmitz, Pascal and Dieckmann, Simon and Caminos, Ricardo Alexander Chico and Teixeira Boura, Cristiano Jos{\´e} and Herrmann, Ulf and Schwager, Christian and Schmitz, Mark and Gielen, Hans and Gedle, Yibekal and B{\"u}scher, Rauno}, title = {Technical assessment of Brayton cycle heat pumps for the integration in hybrid PV-CSP power plants}, series = {SOLARPACES 2020}, booktitle = {SOLARPACES 2020}, number = {2445 / 1}, publisher = {AIP conference proceedings / American Institute of Physics}, address = {Melville, NY}, isbn = {978-0-7354-4195-8}, issn = {1551-7616 (online)}, doi = {10.1063/5.0086269}, pages = {11 Seiten}, year = {2022}, abstract = {The hybridization of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and Photovoltaics (PV) systems is a promising approach to reduce costs of solar power plants, while increasing dispatchability and flexibility of power generation. High temperature heat pumps (HT HP) can be utilized to boost the salt temperature in the thermal energy storage (TES) of a Parabolic Trough Collector (PTC) system from 385 °C up to 565 °C. A PV field can supply the power for the HT HP, thus effectively storing the PV power as thermal energy. Besides cost-efficiently storing energy from the PV field, the power block efficiency of the overall system is improved due to the higher steam parameters. This paper presents a technical assessment of Brayton cycle heat pumps to be integrated in hybrid PV-CSP power plants. As a first step, a theoretical analysis was carried out to find the most suitable working fluid. The analysis included the fluids Air, Argon (Ar), Nitrogen (N2) and Carbon dioxide (CO2). N2 has been chosen as the optimal working fluid for the system. After the selection of the ideal working medium, different concepts for the arrangement of a HT HP in a PV-CSP hybrid power plant were developed and simulated in EBSILON®Professional. The concepts were evaluated technically by comparing the number of components required, pressure losses and coefficient of performance (COP).}, language = {en} } @article{ElsenKraiss1999, author = {Elsen, Ingo and Kraiss, Karl-Friedrich}, title = {System concept and realization of a scalable neurocomputing architecture}, series = {Systems Analysis Modelling Simulation}, volume = {35}, journal = {Systems Analysis Modelling Simulation}, number = {4}, publisher = {Gordon and Breach Science Publishers}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {0232-9298}, pages = {399 -- 419}, year = {1999}, abstract = {This paper describes the realization of a novel neurocomputer which is based on the concepts of a coprocessor. In contrast to existing neurocomputers the main interest was the realization of a scalable, flexible system, which is capable of computing neural networks of arbitrary topology and scale, with full independence of special hardware from the software's point of view. On the other hand, computational power should be added, whenever needed and flexibly adapted to the requirements of the application. Hardware independence is achieved by a run time system which is capable of using all available computing power, including multiple host CPUs and an arbitrary number of neural coprocessors autonomously. The realization of arbitrary neural topologies is provided through the implementation of the elementary operations which can be found in most neural topologies.}, language = {en} } @book{JanserHavermannHoeveleretal.2023, author = {Janser, Frank and Havermann, Marc and Hoeveler, Bastian and Hertz, Cyril and Bergmann, Ole}, title = {Str{\"o}mungslehre und Aerodynamik : inkompressible Profile und Tragfl{\"u}gelaerodynamik, Band 2}, edition = {4. Auflage}, publisher = {Mainz}, address = {Aachen}, isbn = {978-3-8107-0261-6}, pages = {XIII, 211 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Das vorliegende Buch dient als Grundlage f{\"u}r die Bachelor- und Master-Ausbildung von Studierenden im Fachgebiet Str{\"o}mungslehre und Aerodynamik. Im hier behandelten Teilbereich der inkompressiblen Profile und Tragfl{\"u}gelaerodynamik werden schwerpunktm{\"a}ßig die folgenden Themen besprochen: - Profilaerodynamik - Tragfl{\"u}gelaerodynamik - Flugzeugpolare - Methoden zur Flugbereichserweiterung - Schwebeschub und Schwebeleistung - Propellerblattaerodynamik - Numerische Methoden zur Tragfl{\"u}gelberechnung}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{BroennerHoefkenSchuba2016, author = {Broenner, Simon and H{\"o}fken, Hans-Wilhelm and Schuba, Marko}, title = {Streamlining extraction and analysis of android RAM images}, series = {Proceedings of the 2nd international conference on information systems security and privacy}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 2nd international conference on information systems security and privacy}, organization = {ICISSP International Conference on Information Systems Security and Privacy <2, 2016, Rome, Italy>}, isbn = {978-989-758-167-0}, doi = {10.5220/0005652802550264}, pages = {255 -- 264}, year = {2016}, language = {en} } @article{ElsenHartungHornetal.2001, author = {Elsen, Ingo and Hartung, Frank and Horn, Uwe and Kampmann, Markus and Peters, Liliane}, title = {Streaming technology in 3G mobile communication systems}, series = {Computer : innovative technology for computer professionals}, volume = {34}, journal = {Computer : innovative technology for computer professionals}, number = {9 Seiten}, editor = {Voas, Jeffrey}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {New York}, issn = {0018-9162}, pages = {46 -- 52}, year = {2001}, abstract = {Third-generation mobile communication systems will combine standardized streaming with a range of unique services to provide high-quality Internet content that meets the specific needs of the rapidly growing mobile market.}, language = {en} } @techreport{EschFunkeRoosen2010, author = {Esch, Thomas and Funke, Harald and Roosen, Petra}, title = {SIoBiA - Safety Implications of Biofuels in Aviation}, publisher = {EASA}, address = {K{\"o}ln}, pages = {279 Seiten}, year = {2010}, abstract = {Biofuels potentially interesting also for aviation purposes are predominantly liquid fuels produced from biomass. The most common biofuels today are biodiesel and bioethanol. Since diesel engines are rather rare in aviation this survey is focusing on ethanol admixed to gasoline products. The Directive 2003/30/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of May 8th 2003 on the promotion of the use of biofuels or other renewable fuels for transport encourage a growing admixture of biogenic fuel components to fossil automotive gasoline. Some aircraft models equipped with spark ignited piston engines are approved for operation with automotive gasoline, frequently called "MOGAS" (motor gasoline). The majority of those approvals is limited to MOGAS compositions that do not contain methanol or ethanol beyond negligible amounts. In the past years (bio-)MTBE or (bio-)ETBE have been widely used as blending component of automotive gasoline whilst the usage of low-molecular alcohols like methanol or ethanol has been avoided due to the handling problems especially with regard to the strong affinity for water. With rising mandatory bio-admixtures the conversion of the basic biogenic ethanol to ETBE, causing a reduction of energetic payoff, becomes more and more unattractive. Therefore the direct ethanol admixture is accordingly favoured. Due to the national enforcements of the directive 2003/30/EC more oxygenates produced from organic materials like bioethanol have started to appear in automotive gasolines already. The current fuel specification EN 228 already allows up to 3 \% volume per volume (v/v) (bio-)methanol or up to 5 \% v/v (bio-)ethanol as fuel components. This is also roughly the amount of biogenic components to comply with the legal requirements to avoid monetary penalties for producers and distributors of fuels. Since automotive fuel is cheaper than the common aviation gasoline (AVGAS), creates less problems with lead deposits in the engine, and in general produces less pollutants it is strongly favoured by pilots. But being designed for a different set of usage scenarios the use of automotive fuel with low molecular alcohols for aircraft operation may have adverse effects in aviation operation. Increasing amounts of ethanol admixtures impose various changes in the gasoline's chemical and physical properties, some of them rather unexpected and not within the range of flight experiences even of long-term pilots.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{KreyerEsch2017, author = {Kreyer, J{\"o}rg and Esch, Thomas}, title = {Simulation Tool for Predictive Control Strategies for an ORCSystem in Heavy Duty Vehicles}, series = {European GT Conference 2017}, booktitle = {European GT Conference 2017}, pages = {16 Seiten}, year = {2017}, abstract = {Scientific questions - How can a non-stationary heat offering in the commercial vehicle be used to reduce fuel consumption? - Which potentials offer route and environmental information among with predicted speed and load trajectories to increase the efficiency of a ORC-System? Methods - Desktop bound holistic simulation model for a heavy duty truck incl. an ORC System - Prediction of massflows, temperatures and mixture quality (AFR) of exhaust gas}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MerkensHebel2021, author = {Merkens, Torsten and Hebel, Christoph}, title = {Sharing mobility concepts - flexible, sustainable, smart}, series = {Proceedings of the 1st UNITED - Southeast Asia Automotive Interest Group (SAIG)}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 1st UNITED - Southeast Asia Automotive Interest Group (SAIG)}, isbn = {978-3-902103-94-9}, pages = {43 -- 44}, year = {2021}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{AltherrConzenElsenetal.2023, author = {Altherr, Lena and Conzen, Max and Elsen, Ingo and Frauenrath, Tobias and Lyrmann, Andreas}, title = {Sensor retrofitting of existing buildings in an interdisciplinary teaching project at university level}, series = {Tagungsband AALE 2023 : mit Automatisierung gegen den Klimawandel}, booktitle = {Tagungsband AALE 2023 : mit Automatisierung gegen den Klimawandel}, editor = {Reiff-Stephan, J{\"o}rg and J{\"a}kel, Jens and Schwarz, Andr{\´e}}, publisher = {le-tex publishing services GmbH}, address = {Leipzig}, isbn = {978-3-910103-01-6}, doi = {10.33968/2023.04}, pages = {31 -- 40}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Existing residential buildings have an average lifetime of 100 years. Many of these buildings will exist for at least another 50 years. To increase the efficiency of these buildings while keeping costs at reasonable rates, they can be retrofitted with sensors that deliver information to central control units for heating, ventilation and electricity. This retrofitting process should happen with minimal intervention into existing infrastructure and requires new approaches for sensor design and data transmission. At FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences, students of different disciplines work together to learn how to design, build, deploy and operate such sensors. The presented teaching project already created a low power design for a combined CO2, temperature and humidity measurement device that can be easily integrated into most home automation systems}, language = {en} } @article{PfaffBabilon2023, author = {Pfaff, Raphael and Babilon, Katharina}, title = {Railway Challenge - moderne Auflage der Rainhill Trials?}, series = {Eisenbahntechnische Rundschau : ETR ; Impulsgeber f{\"u}r das System Bahn}, volume = {2023}, journal = {Eisenbahntechnische Rundschau : ETR ; Impulsgeber f{\"u}r das System Bahn}, number = {4}, publisher = {DVV Media Group}, address = {Hamburg}, issn = {0013-2845}, pages = {55 -- 58}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Die IMechE Railway Challenge wird j{\"a}hrlich in Stapleford, Großbritannien ausgetragen. Im Rahmen der Challenge entwickeln und bauen Studierende eine Lokomotive und vergleichen sich in verschiedenen Disziplinen, darunter eine automatisierte Zielbremsung, optimale Energier{\"u}ckgewinnung beim Bremsen und minimale Ger{\"a}uschemissionen. Neben diesen und weiteren technischen Wettbewerbsdisziplinen treten die Fahrzeuge und die Teams auch in nicht-technischen Disziplinen wie einer Business Case Challenge an.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{SchopenShabaniEschetal.2022, author = {Schopen, Oliver and Shabani, Bahman and Esch, Thomas and Kemper, Hans and Shah, Neel}, title = {Quantitative evaluation of health management designs for fuel cell systems in transport vehicles}, series = {2nd UNITED-SAIG International Conference Proceedings}, booktitle = {2nd UNITED-SAIG International Conference Proceedings}, editor = {Rahim, S.A. and As'arry, A. and Zuhri, M.Y.M. and Harmin, M.Y. and Rezali, K.A.M. and Hairuddin, A.A.}, pages = {1 -- 3}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Focusing on transport vehicles, mainly with regard to aviation applications, this paper presents compilation and subsequent quantitative evaluation of methods aimed at building an optimum integrated health management solution for fuel cell systems. The methods are divided into two different main types and compiled in a related scheme. Furthermore, different methods are analysed and evaluated based on parameters specific to the aviation context of this study. Finally, the most suitable method for use in fuel cell health management systems is identified and its performance and suitability is quantified.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ElsenHawariJohnen2010, author = {Elsen, Ingo and Hawari, Asma and Johnen, Uwe}, title = {Produktkernel in der Systemintegration (Erfahrungsbericht aus der Praxis)}, series = {Vom Projekt zum Produkt - Fachtagung des GI-Fachausschusses Management der Anwendungsentwicklung und -wartung im Fachbereich Wirtschaftsinformatik (WI-MAW), 1. - 3. Dezember 2010 in Aachen}, booktitle = {Vom Projekt zum Produkt - Fachtagung des GI-Fachausschusses Management der Anwendungsentwicklung und -wartung im Fachbereich Wirtschaftsinformatik (WI-MAW), 1. - 3. Dezember 2010 in Aachen}, editor = {Pietsch, Wolfram and Krams, Benedikt}, publisher = {Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Informatik eV}, address = {Bonn}, isbn = {9783885792727}, issn = {1617-5468}, pages = {93 -- 102}, year = {2010}, abstract = {In der Vergangenheit basierten große Systemintegrationsprojekte in der Regel auf Individualentwicklungen f{\"u}r einzelne Kunden. Getrieben durch Kostendruck steigt aber der Bedarf nach standardisierten L{\"o}sungen, die gleichzeitig die individuellen Anforderungen des jeweiligen Umfelds ber{\"u}cksichtigen. T-Systems GEI GmbH wird beiden Anforderungen mit Produktkerneln gerecht. Neben den technischen Aspekten der Kernelentwicklung spielen besonders organisatorische Aspekte eine Rolle, um Kernel effizient und qualitativ hochwertig zu entwickeln, ohne deren Funktionalit{\"a}ten ins Uferlose wachsen zu lassen. Umgesetzt hat T-Systems dieses Konzept f{\"u}r Flughafeninformationssysteme. Damit kann dem wachsenden Bedarf der Flughafenbetreiber nach einer effizienten und kosteng{\"u}nstigen Softwarel{\"o}sung zur Unterst{\"u}tzung Ihrer Gesch{\"a}ftsprozesse entsprochen werden.}, language = {de} } @incollection{HeimesKampkerDornetal.2023, author = {Heimes, Heiner Hans and Kampker, Achim and Dorn, Benjamin and Kehrer, Mario and D{\"u}nnwald, Simon and Badura, Dennis and Terren, Maximilian and R{\"o}th, Thilo}, title = {Produktionsprozesse der Fahrzeugstruktur}, series = {Elektromobilit{\"a}t: Grundlagen einer Fortschrittstechnologie}, booktitle = {Elektromobilit{\"a}t: Grundlagen einer Fortschrittstechnologie}, editor = {Kampker, Achim and Heimes, Heiner Hans}, publisher = {Springer Vieweg}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {978-3-662-65811-6 (Print)}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-662-65812-3_13}, pages = {227 -- 247}, year = {2023}, language = {de} } @article{ThomaThomessenGardietal.2023, author = {Thoma, Andreas and Thomessen, Karolin and Gardi, Alessandro and Fisher, A. and Braun, Carsten}, title = {Prioritising paths: An improved cost function for local path planning for UAV in medical applications}, series = {The Aeronautical Journal}, journal = {The Aeronautical Journal}, number = {First View}, publisher = {Cambridge University Press}, address = {Cambridge}, issn = {0001-9240 (Print)}, doi = {10.1017/aer.2023.68}, pages = {1 -- 18}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Even the shortest flight through unknown, cluttered environments requires reliable local path planning algorithms to avoid unforeseen obstacles. The algorithm must evaluate alternative flight paths and identify the best path if an obstacle blocks its way. Commonly, weighted sums are used here. This work shows that weighted Chebyshev distances and factorial achievement scalarising functions are suitable alternatives to weighted sums if combined with the 3DVFH* local path planning algorithm. Both methods considerably reduce the failure probability of simulated flights in various environments. The standard 3DVFH* uses a weighted sum and has a failure probability of 50\% in the test environments. A factorial achievement scalarising function, which minimises the worst combination of two out of four objective functions, reaches a failure probability of 26\%; A weighted Chebyshev distance, which optimises the worst objective, has a failure probability of 30\%. These results show promise for further enhancements and to support broader applicability.}, language = {en} } @article{FunkeEschRoosen2022, author = {Funke, Harald and Esch, Thomas and Roosen, Petra}, title = {Powertrain Adaptions for LPG Usage in General Aviation}, series = {MTZ worldwide}, volume = {2022}, journal = {MTZ worldwide}, number = {83}, publisher = {Springer Nature}, address = {Basel}, doi = {10.1007/s38313-021-0756-6}, pages = {58 -- 62}, year = {2022}, abstract = {In general aviation, too, it is desirable to be able to operate existing internal combustion engines with fuels that produce less CO₂ than Avgas 100LL being widely used today It can be assumed that, in comparison, the fuels CNG, LPG or LNG, which are gaseous under normal conditions, produce significantly lower emissions. Necessary propulsion system adaptations were investigated as part of a research project at Aachen University of Applied Sciences.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ThomaStiemerBraunetal.2023, author = {Thoma, Andreas and Stiemer, Luc and Braun, Carsten and Fisher, Alex and Gardi, Alessandro G.}, title = {Potential of hybrid neural network local path planner for small UAV in urban environments}, series = {AIAA SCITECH 2023 Forum}, booktitle = {AIAA SCITECH 2023 Forum}, publisher = {AIAA}, doi = {10.2514/6.2023-2359}, pages = {13 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {This work proposes a hybrid algorithm combining an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) with a conventional local path planner to navigate UAVs efficiently in various unknown urban environments. The proposed method of a Hybrid Artificial Neural Network Avoidance System is called HANNAS. The ANN analyses a video stream and classifies the current environment. This information about the current Environment is used to set several control parameters of a conventional local path planner, the 3DVFH*. The local path planner then plans the path toward a specific goal point based on distance data from a depth camera. We trained and tested a state-of-the-art image segmentation algorithm, PP-LiteSeg. The proposed HANNAS method reaches a failure probability of 17\%, which is less than half the failure probability of the baseline and around half the failure probability of an improved, bio-inspired version of the 3DVFH*. The proposed HANNAS method does not show any disadvantages regarding flight time or flight distance.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ElsenKraissKrumbiegel1997, author = {Elsen, Ingo and Kraiss, Karl-Friedrich and Krumbiegel, Dirk}, title = {Pixel based 3D object recognition with bidirectional associative memories}, series = {International Conference on Neural Networks 1997}, booktitle = {International Conference on Neural Networks 1997}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {New York}, isbn = {0-7803-4122-8}, pages = {1679 -- 1684}, year = {1997}, abstract = {This paper addresses the pixel based recognition of 3D objects with bidirectional associative memories. Computational power and memory requirements for this approach are identified and compared to the performance of current computer architectures by benchmarking different processors. It is shown, that the performance of special purpose hardware, like neurocomputers, is between one and two orders of magnitude higher than the performance of mainstream hardware. On the other hand, the calculation of small neural networks is performed more efficiently on mainstream processors. Based on these results a novel concept is developed, which is tailored for the efficient calculation of bidirectional associative memories. The computational efficiency is further enhanced by the application of algorithms and storage techniques which are matched to characteristics of the application at hand.}, language = {en} } @incollection{RoethPielen2018, author = {R{\"o}th, Thilo and Pielen, Michael}, title = {Personal Public Vehicle - ein urbanes Fahrzeugkonzept f{\"u}r die „Shared Mobility" der Zukunft}, series = {Karosseriebautage Hamburg 2018, 16. ATZ-Fachtagung}, booktitle = {Karosseriebautage Hamburg 2018, 16. ATZ-Fachtagung}, publisher = {Springer Vieweg}, address = {Wiesbaden}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-658-22038-9_13}, pages = {189 -- 199}, year = {2018}, abstract = {Die urbane Mobilit{\"a}t ist im Wandel und insbesondere neue innovative Gesch{\"a}ftsmodelle werden einen wesentlichen Teil zur L{\"o}sung von k{\"u}nftigen Mobilit{\"a}tsbed{\"u}rfnissen beitragen. Die sogenannte „Shared Mobility" gilt aktuell neben der Elektrifizierung des Antriebes und autonomem Fahrzeugtechnologien als einer der wichtigsten Trendthemen in der Automobilindustrie. Neue Mobilit{\"a}tsdienstleistungen verlangen dabei verst{\"a}rkt auch neue Fahrzeugkonzepte.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{FiedlerGottschlichMuellerMelcher2021, author = {Fiedler, Gerda and Gottschlich-M{\"u}ller, Birgit and Melcher, Karin}, title = {Online-Pr{\"u}fungen mit STACK Aufgaben}, series = {Tagungsband ASIM Workshop STS/GMMS/EDU 2021}, booktitle = {Tagungsband ASIM Workshop STS/GMMS/EDU 2021}, editor = {Liu-Henke, Xiaobo and Durak, Umut}, publisher = {ARGESIM Verlag}, address = {Wien}, isbn = {978-3-901608-69-8}, doi = {10.11128/arep.45}, pages = {6 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Wir stellen hier exemplarisch STACK Aufgaben vor, die frei von der Problematik sind, welche sich durch diverse Kommunikationswege und (webbasierte) Computer Algebra Systeme (CAS) ergibt. Daher sind sie insbesondere f{\"u}r eine Open-Book Online Pr{\"u}fung geeignet, da eine faire Pr{\"u}fungssituation gew{\"a}hrleistet werden kann.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{DuranParedesMottaghyHerrmannetal.2020, author = {Duran Paredes, Ludwin and Mottaghy, Darius and Herrmann, Ulf and Groß, Rolf Fritz}, title = {Online ground temperature and soil moisture monitoring of a shallow geothermal system with non-conventional components}, series = {EGU General Assembly 2020}, booktitle = {EGU General Assembly 2020}, year = {2020}, abstract = {We present first results from a newly developed monitoring station for a closed loop geothermal heat pump test installation at our campus, consisting of helix coils and plate heat exchangers, as well as an ice-store system. There are more than 40 temperature sensors and several soil moisture content sensors distributed around the system, allowing a detailed monitoring under different operating conditions.In the view of the modern development of renewable energies along with the newly concepts known as Internet of Things and Industry 4.0 (high-tech strategy from the German government), we created a user-friendly web application, which will connect the things (sensors) with the open network (www). Besides other advantages, this allows a continuous remote monitoring of the data from the numerous sensors at an arbitrary sampling rate.Based on the recorded data, we will also present first results from numerical simulations, taking into account all relevant heat transport processes.The aim is to improve the understanding of these processes and their influence on the thermal behavior of shallow geothermal systems in the unsaturated zone. This will in turn facilitate the prediction of the performance of these systems and therefore yield an improvement in their dimensioning when designing a specific shallow geothermal installation.}, language = {en} } @article{BergmannMoehrenBraunetal.2023, author = {Bergmann, Ole and M{\"o}hren, Felix and Braun, Carsten and Janser, Frank}, title = {On the influence of elasticity on swept propeller noise}, series = {AIAA SCITECH 2023 Forum}, journal = {AIAA SCITECH 2023 Forum}, publisher = {AIAA}, doi = {10.2514/6.2023-0210}, year = {2023}, abstract = {High aerodynamic efficiency requires propellers with high aspect ratios, while propeller sweep potentially reduces noise. Propeller sweep and high aspect ratios increase elasticity and coupling of structural mechanics and aerodynamics, affecting the propeller performance and noise. Therefore, this paper analyzes the influence of elasticity on forward-swept, backward-swept, and unswept propellers in hover conditions. A reduced-order blade element momentum approach is coupled with a one-dimensional Timoshenko beam theory and Farassat's formulation 1A. The results of the aeroelastic simulation are used as input for the aeroacoustic calculation. The analysis shows that elasticity influences noise radiation because thickness and loading noise respond differently to deformations. In the case of the backward-swept propeller, the location of the maximum sound pressure level shifts forward by 0.5 °, while in the case of the forward-swept propeller, it shifts backward by 0.5 °. Therefore, aeroacoustic optimization requires the consideration of propeller deformation.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{FingerGoettenBraunetal.2019, author = {Finger, Felix and G{\"o}tten, Falk and Braun, Carsten and Bil, C.}, title = {On Aircraft Design Under the Consideration of Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Systems}, series = {APISAT 2018: The Proceedings of the 2018 Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology (APISAT 2018)}, booktitle = {APISAT 2018: The Proceedings of the 2018 Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology (APISAT 2018)}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Singapore}, isbn = {978-981-13-3305-7}, doi = {10.1007/978-981-13-3305-7_99}, pages = {1261 -- 1272}, year = {2019}, abstract = {A hybrid-electric propulsion system combines the advantages of fuel-based systems and battery powered systems and offers new design freedom. To take full advantage of this technology, aircraft designers must be aware of its key differences, compared to conventional, carbon-fuel based, propulsion systems. This paper gives an overview of the challenges and potential benefits associated with the design of aircraft that use hybrid-electric propulsion systems. It offers an introduction of the most popular hybrid-electric propulsion architectures and critically assess them against the conventional and fully electric propulsion configurations. The effects on operational aspects and design aspects are covered. Special consideration is given to the application of hybrid-electric propulsion technology to both unmanned and vertical take-off and landing aircraft. The authors conclude that electric propulsion technology has the potential to revolutionize aircraft design. However, new and innovative methods must be researched, to realize the full benefit of the technology.}, language = {en} } @article{WilbringEnningPfaffetal.2020, author = {Wilbring, Daniela and Enning, Manfred and Pfaff, Raphael and Schmidt, Bernd}, title = {Neue Perspektiven f{\"u}r die Bahn in der Produktions- und Distributionslogistik durch Prozessautomation}, series = {ETR - Eisenbahntechnische Rundschau}, volume = {69}, journal = {ETR - Eisenbahntechnische Rundschau}, number = {3}, issn = {0013-2845}, pages = {15 -- 19}, year = {2020}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{ZahraPhaniSrujanCaminosetal.2022, author = {Zahra, Mahdi and Phani Srujan, Merige and Caminos, Ricardo Alexander Chico and Schmitz, Pascal and Herrmann, Ulf and Teixeira Boura, Cristiano Jos{\´e} and Schmitz, Mark and Gielen, Hans and Gedle, Yibekal and Dersch, J{\"u}rgen}, title = {Modeling the thermal behavior of solar salt in electrical resistance heaters for the application in PV-CSP hybrid power plants}, series = {SOLARPACES 2020}, booktitle = {SOLARPACES 2020}, number = {2445 / 1}, publisher = {AIP conference proceedings / American Institute of Physics}, address = {Melville, NY}, isbn = {978-0-7354-4195-8}, issn = {1551-7616 (online)}, doi = {10.1063/5.0086268}, pages = {9 Seiten}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) systems are able to store energy cost-effectively in their integrated thermal energy storage (TES). By intelligently combining Photovoltaics (PV) systems with CSP, a further cost reduction of solar power plants is expected, as well as an increase in dispatchability and flexibility of power generation. PV-powered Resistance Heaters (RH) can be deployed to raise the temperature of the molten salt hot storage from 385 °C up to 565 °C in a Parabolic Trough Collector (PTC) plant. To avoid freezing and decomposition of molten salt, the temperature distribution in the electrical resistance heater is investigated in the present study. For this purpose, a RH has been modeled and CFD simulations have been performed. The simulation results show that the hottest regions occur on the electric rod surface behind the last baffle. A technical optimization was performed by adjusting three parameters: Shell-baffle clearance, electric rod-baffle clearance and number of baffles. After the technical optimization was carried out, the temperature difference between the maximum temperature and the average outlet temperature of the salt is within the acceptable limits, thus critical salt decomposition has been avoided. Additionally, the CFD simulations results were analyzed and compared with results obtained with a one-dimensional model in Modelica.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchwagerAngeleSchwarzboezletal.2023, author = {Schwager, Christian and Angele, Florian and Schwarzb{\"o}zl, Peter and Teixeira Boura, Cristiano Jos{\´e} and Herrmann, Ulf}, title = {Model predictive assistance for operational decision making in molten salt receiver systems}, series = {SolarPACES: Solar Power \& Chemical Energy Systems}, booktitle = {SolarPACES: Solar Power \& Chemical Energy Systems}, number = {2815 / 1}, publisher = {AIP conference proceedings / American Institute of Physics}, address = {Melville, NY}, isbn = {978-0-7354-4623-6}, issn = {1551-7616 (online)}, doi = {10.1063/5.0151514}, pages = {8 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Despite the challenges of pioneering molten salt towers (MST), it remains the leading technology in central receiver power plants today, thanks to cost effective storage integration and high cost reduction potential. The limited controllability in volatile solar conditions can cause significant losses, which are difficult to estimate without comprehensive modeling [1]. This paper presents a Methodology to generate predictions of the dynamic behavior of the receiver system as part of an operating assistance system (OAS). Based on this, it delivers proposals if and when to drain and refill the receiver during a cloudy period in order maximize the net yield and quantifies the amount of net electricity gained by this. After prior analysis with a detailed dynamic two-phase model of the entire receiver system, two different reduced modeling approaches where developed and implemented in the OAS. A tailored decision algorithm utilizes both models to deliver the desired predictions efficiently and with appropriate accuracy.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ElsenSchmalzbauer2011, author = {Elsen, Ingo and Schmalzbauer, Michael}, title = {Messsystematik zur Steuerung der Produkt- und Prozessqualit{\"a}t in Systemintegrationsprojekten - ein Erfahrungsbericht}, series = {Software Engineering 2011 - Fachtagung des GI-Fachbereichs Softwaretechnik, 21. - 25. Februar 2011 in Karlsruhe}, booktitle = {Software Engineering 2011 - Fachtagung des GI-Fachbereichs Softwaretechnik, 21. - 25. Februar 2011 in Karlsruhe}, editor = {Reussner, Ralf and Grund, Matthias and Andreas, Oberweis and Tichy, Walter}, publisher = {Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Informatik eV}, address = {Bonn}, isbn = {9783885792772}, issn = {1617-5468}, pages = {1 Seite}, year = {2011}, abstract = {Der Erfolg eines Softwarenentwicklungsprojektes insbesondere eines Systemintegrationsprojektes wird mit der Erf{\"u}llung des „Teufelsdreiecks", „In-Time", „In-Budget", „In-Quality" gemessen. Hierzu ist die Kenntnis der Software- und Prozessqualit{\"a}t essenziell, um die Einhaltung der Qualit{\"a}tskriterien festzustellen, aber auch, um eine Vorhersage hinsichtlich Termin- und Budgettreue zu treffen. Zu diesem Zweck wurde in der T-Systems Systems Integration ein System aus verschiedenen Key Performance Indikatoren entworfen und in der Organisation implementiert, das genau das leistet und die Kriterien f{\"u}r CMMI Level 3 erf{\"u}llt.}, language = {de} } @article{StiemerThomaBraun2023, author = {Stiemer, Luc Nicolas and Thoma, Andreas and Braun, Carsten}, title = {MBT3D: Deep learning based multi-object tracker for bumblebee 3D flight path estimation}, series = {PLoS ONE}, volume = {18}, journal = {PLoS ONE}, number = {9}, publisher = {PLOS}, address = {San Fancisco}, issn = {1932-6203}, doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0291415}, pages = {e0291415}, year = {2023}, abstract = {This work presents the Multi-Bees-Tracker (MBT3D) algorithm, a Python framework implementing a deep association tracker for Tracking-By-Detection, to address the challenging task of tracking flight paths of bumblebees in a social group. While tracking algorithms for bumblebees exist, they often come with intensive restrictions, such as the need for sufficient lighting, high contrast between the animal and background, absence of occlusion, significant user input, etc. Tracking flight paths of bumblebees in a social group is challenging. They suddenly adjust movements and change their appearance during different wing beat states while exhibiting significant similarities in their individual appearance. The MBT3D tracker, developed in this research, is an adaptation of an existing ant tracking algorithm for bumblebee tracking. It incorporates an offline trained appearance descriptor along with a Kalman Filter for appearance and motion matching. Different detector architectures for upstream detections (You Only Look Once (YOLOv5), Faster Region Proposal Convolutional Neural Network (Faster R-CNN), and RetinaNet) are investigated in a comparative study to optimize performance. The detection models were trained on a dataset containing 11359 labeled bumblebee images. YOLOv5 reaches an Average Precision of AP = 53, 8\%, Faster R-CNN achieves AP = 45, 3\% and RetinaNet AP = 38, 4\% on the bumblebee validation dataset, which consists of 1323 labeled bumblebee images. The tracker's appearance model is trained on 144 samples. The tracker (with Faster R-CNN detections) reaches a Multiple Object Tracking Accuracy MOTA = 93, 5\% and a Multiple Object Tracking Precision MOTP = 75, 6\% on a validation dataset containing 2000 images, competing with state-of-the-art computer vision methods. The framework allows reliable tracking of different bumblebees in the same video stream with rarely occurring identity switches (IDS). MBT3D has much lower IDS than other commonly used algorithms, with one of the lowest false positive rates, competing with state-of-the-art animal tracking algorithms. The developed framework reconstructs the 3-dimensional (3D) flight paths of the bumblebees by triangulation. It also handles and compares two alternative stereo camera pairs if desired.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{NikolovskiRekeElsenetal.2021, author = {Nikolovski, Gjorgji and Reke, Michael and Elsen, Ingo and Schiffer, Stefan}, title = {Machine learning based 3D object detection for navigation in unstructured environments}, series = {2021 IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium Workshops (IV Workshops)}, booktitle = {2021 IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium Workshops (IV Workshops)}, publisher = {IEEE}, isbn = {978-1-6654-7921-9}, doi = {10.1109/IVWorkshops54471.2021.9669218}, pages = {236 -- 242}, year = {2021}, abstract = {In this paper we investigate the use of deep neural networks for 3D object detection in uncommon, unstructured environments such as in an open-pit mine. While neural nets are frequently used for object detection in regular autonomous driving applications, more unusual driving scenarios aside street traffic pose additional challenges. For one, the collection of appropriate data sets to train the networks is an issue. For another, testing the performance of trained networks often requires tailored integration with the particular domain as well. While there exist different solutions for these problems in regular autonomous driving, there are only very few approaches that work for special domains just as well. We address both the challenges above in this work. First, we discuss two possible ways of acquiring data for training and evaluation. That is, we evaluate a semi-automated annotation of recorded LIDAR data and we examine synthetic data generation. Using these datasets we train and test different deep neural network for the task of object detection. Second, we propose a possible integration of a ROS2 detector module for an autonomous driving platform. Finally, we present the performance of three state-of-the-art deep neural networks in the domain of 3D object detection on a synthetic dataset and a smaller one containing a characteristic object from an open-pit mine.}, language = {en} } @article{WeiheAnsgarRoethetal.2013, author = {Weihe, Stefan and Ansgar, Ernst and R{\"o}th, Thilo and Proksch, Johannes}, title = {Leichtmetall-Stahl-Verbundguss im Nutzfahrzeugbau}, series = {Lightweight Design}, volume = {6}, journal = {Lightweight Design}, number = {2}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {2192-8738 (Online)}, pages = {38 -- 43}, year = {2013}, abstract = {In modernen Fahrzeugkarosserien der Großserie kommen zunehmend Materialmischbauweisen zur Anwendung. In Zusammenarbeit der Daimler AG, der Tower Automotive Holding GmbH, der Imperia GmbH sowie der Partnerunternehmen KSM Castings GmbH und Schaufler Tooling GmbH \& Co. KG wird das Leichtbaupotenzial von Stahlblech-AluminiumverbundgussHybriden am Beispiel des vorderen Dachquertr{\"a}gers des Mercedes-Benz Viano/Vito ausf{\"u}hrlich untersucht.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{PaslighFunkeRoethetal.2010, author = {Pasligh, N. and Funke, D. and R{\"o}th, Thilo and Krack, R.}, title = {Leichtbau Quertrager als Stahlblech-Aluminiumdruckguss-Hybrid - Von der numerischen Berechnung bis zum realen Prototypen}, series = {VDI BERICHTE}, booktitle = {VDI BERICHTE}, publisher = {VDI Verlag}, address = {D{\"u}sseldorf}, isbn = {978-3-18-092107-5}, pages = {688 Seiten}, year = {2010}, language = {de} } @misc{SalberPischingerEschetal.1998, author = {Salber, Wolfgang and Pischinger, Martin and Esch, Thomas and Hagen, J{\"u}rgen}, title = {Kaltstartverfahren f{\"u}r eine drosselfreie Mehrzylinder-Kolbenbrennkraftmaschine}, year = {1998}, abstract = {Die Erfindung betrifft ein Kaltstartverfahren f{\"u}r eine Mehrzylinder-Kolbenbrennkraftmaschine mit Anlasser und einer Motorsteuerung zur Ansteuerung von Kraftstoffeinspritzeinrichtungen, Z{\"u}ndung und voll variabel elektromagnetisch bet{\"a}tigbaren Gaswechselventilen an den einzelnen Zylindern, bei dem die Kurbelwelle {\"u}ber den Anlasser gedreht wird und zum Start f{\"u}r wenigstens einen Zylinder die dazugeh{\"o}rigen Gaswechselventile, die Kraftstoffeinspritzeinrichtung und die Z{\"u}ndung in einem vorgegebenen Taktzyklus angesteuert werden und zwar in den ersten Arbeitszyklen mit "Sp{\"a}tem Einlaß {\"O}ffnen".}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{WeissAbanteribaEsch2007, author = {Weiss, Alexander and Abanteriba, Sylvester and Esch, Thomas}, title = {Investigation of Flow Separation Inside a Conical Rocket Nozzle With the Aid of an Annular Cross Flow}, series = {Proceedings of the ASME/JSME 2007 5th Joint Fluids Engineering Conference. Volume 1: Symposia, Parts A and B}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the ASME/JSME 2007 5th Joint Fluids Engineering Conference. Volume 1: Symposia, Parts A and B}, publisher = {American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)}, address = {New York}, isbn = {0-7918-4288-6}, doi = {10.1115/FEDSM2007-37387}, pages = {1861 -- 1871}, year = {2007}, abstract = {Flow separation is a phenomenon that occurs in all kinds of supersonic nozzles sometimes during run-up and shut-down operations. Especially in expansion nozzles of rocket engines with large area ratio, flow separation can trigger strong side loads that can damage the structure of the nozzle. The investigation presented in this paper seeks to establish measures that may be applied to alter the point of flow separation. In order to achieve this, a supersonic nozzle was placed at the exit plane of the conical nozzle. This resulted in the generation of cross flow surrounding the core jet flow from the conical nozzle. Due to the entrainment of the gas stream from the conical nozzle the pressure in its exit plane was found to be lower than that of the ambient. A Cold gas instead of hot combustion gases was used as the working fluid. A mathematical simulation of the concept was validated by experiment. Measurements confirmed the simulation results that due to the introduction of a second nozzle the pressure in the separated region of the conical nozzle was significantly reduced. It was also established that the boundary layer separation inside the conical nozzle was delayed thus allowing an increased degree of overexpansion. The condition established by the pressure measurements was also demonstrated qualitatively using transparent nozzle configurations.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{NiederwestbergSchneiderTeixeiraBouraetal.2022, author = {Niederwestberg, Stefan and Schneider, Falko and Teixeira Boura, Cristiano Jos{\´e} and Herrmann, Ulf}, title = {Introduction to a direct irradiated transparent tube particle receiver}, series = {SOLARPACES 2020}, booktitle = {SOLARPACES 2020}, number = {2445 / 1}, publisher = {AIP conference proceedings / American Institute of Physics}, address = {Melville, NY}, isbn = {978-0-7354-4195-8}, issn = {1551-7616 (online)}, doi = {10.1063/5.0086735}, pages = {9 Seiten}, year = {2022}, abstract = {New materials often lead to innovations and advantages in technical applications. This also applies to the particle receiver proposed in this work that deploys high-temperature and scratch resistant transparent ceramics. With this receiver design, particles are heated through direct-contact concentrated solar irradiance while flowing downwards through tubular transparent ceramics from top to bottom. In this paper, the developed particle receiver as well as advantages and disadvantages are described. Investigations on the particle heat-up characteristics from solar irradiance were carried out with DEM simulations which indicate that particle temperatures can reach up to 1200 K. Additionally, a simulation model was set up for investigating the dynamic behavior. A test receiver at laboratory scale has been designed and is currently being built. In upcoming tests, the receiver test rig will be used to validate the simulation results. The design and the measurement equipment is described in this work.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HuthElsenHartwigetal.2006, author = {Huth, Thomas and Elsen, Olaf and Hartwig, Christoph and Esch, Thomas}, title = {Innovative modular valve trains for 2015 - logistic benefits by EMVT}, series = {IFAC Proceedings Volumes, Volume 39, Issue 3}, booktitle = {IFAC Proceedings Volumes, Volume 39, Issue 3}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, doi = {10.3182/20060517-3-FR-2903.00172}, pages = {315 -- 320}, year = {2006}, abstract = {In this paper the way to a 5-day-car with respect to a modular valve train systems for spark ignited combustion engines is shown. The necessary product diversity is shift from mechanical or physical components to software components. Therefore, significant improvements of logistic indicators are expected and shown. The working principle of a camless cylinder head with respect to an electromagnetical valve train (EMVT) is explained and it is demonstrated that shifting physical diversity to software is feasible. The future design of combustion engine systems including customisation can be supported by a set of assistance tools which is shown exemplary.}, language = {en} } @incollection{EnglaenderKaminskiSchuba2022, author = {Engl{\"a}nder, Jacques and Kaminski, Lars and Schuba, Marko}, title = {Informationssicherheitsmanagement}, series = {Digitalisierungs- und Informationsmanagement}, booktitle = {Digitalisierungs- und Informationsmanagement}, publisher = {Springer Vieweg}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {978-3-662-63757-9}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-662-63758-6_15}, pages = {373 -- 398}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Daten und Informationen sind die wichtigsten Ressourcen vieler Unternehmen und m{\"u}ssen daher entsprechend gesch{\"u}tzt werden. Getrieben durch die erh{\"o}hte Vernetzung von Informationstechnologie, die h{\"o}here Offenheit infolge datengetriebener Dienstleistungen und eine starke Zunahme an Datenquellen, r{\"u}cken die Gefahren von Informationsdiebstahl, -manipulation und -verlust in den Fokus von produzierenden Unternehmen. Auf dem Weg zum lern- und wandlungsf{\"a}higen Unternehmen kann dies zu einem großen Hindernis werden, da einerseits zu hohe Sicherheitsanforderungen neue Entwicklungen beschr{\"a}nken, andererseits wegen des Mangels an ausreichenden Informationssicherheitskonzepten Unternehmen weniger Innovationen wagen. Deshalb bedarf es individuell angepasster Konzepte f{\"u}r die Bereiche IT-Security, IT-Safety und Datenschutz f{\"u}r vernetzte Produkte, Produktion und Arbeitspl{\"a}tze. Bei der Entwicklung und Durchsetzung dieser Konzepte steht der Faktor Mensch im Zentrum aller {\"U}berlegungen. In diesem Kapitel wird dargestellt, wie der Faktor Mensch bei der Erstellung von Informationssicherheitskonzepten in verschiedenen Phasen zu beachten ist. Beginnend mit der Integration von Informationssystemen und damit verbundenen Sicherheitsmaßnahmen, {\"u}ber die Administration, bis hin zur Anwendung durch den Endnutzer, werden Methoden beschrieben, die den Menschen, verbunden mit seinem Mehrwert wie auch den Risiken, einschließen. Dabei werden sowohl Grundlagen aufgezeigt als auch Konzepte vorgestellt, mit denen Entscheider in der Unternehmens-IT Leitlinien f{\"u}r die Informationssicherheit festlegen k{\"o}nnen.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{NeuJanserKhatibietal.2016, author = {Neu, Eugen and Janser, Frank and Khatibi, Akbar A. and Orifici, Adrian C.}, title = {In-flight vibration-based structural health monitoring of aircraft wings}, series = {30th Congress of the internatonal council of the aeronautical sciences : 25.-30. September 2016, Daejeon, Korea}, booktitle = {30th Congress of the internatonal council of the aeronautical sciences : 25.-30. September 2016, Daejeon, Korea}, pages = {10 Seiten}, year = {2016}, abstract = {This work presents a methodology for automated damage-sensitive feature extraction and anomaly detection under multivariate operational variability for in-flight assessment of wings. The method uses a passive excitation approach, i. e. without the need for artificial actuation. The modal system properties (natural frequencies and damping ratios) are used as damage-sensitive features. Special emphasis is placed on the use of Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensing technology and the consideration of Operational and Environmental Variability (OEV). Measurements from a wind tunnel investigation with a composite cantilever equipped with FBG and piezoelectric sensors are used to successfully detect an impact damage. In addition, the feasibility of damage localisation and severity estimation is evaluated based on the coupling found between damageand OEV-induced feature changes.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ThomaFisherBraun2020, author = {Thoma, Andreas and Fisher, Alex and Braun, Carsten}, title = {Improving the px4 avoid algorithm by bio-inspired flight strategies}, series = {DLRK2020 - „Luft- und Raumfahrt - Verantwortung in allen Dimensionen"}, booktitle = {DLRK2020 - „Luft- und Raumfahrt - Verantwortung in allen Dimensionen"}, pages = {10 Seiten}, year = {2020}, language = {en} } @article{GoettenHavermannBraunetal.2020, author = {G{\"o}tten, Falk and Havermann, Marc and Braun, Carsten and Marino, Matthew and Bil, Cees}, title = {Improved Form Factor for Drag Estimation of Fuselages with Various Cross Sections}, series = {Journal of Aircraft}, journal = {Journal of Aircraft}, publisher = {AIAA}, address = {Reston, Va.}, issn = {1533-3868}, doi = {10.2514/1.C036032}, pages = {1 -- 13}, year = {2020}, abstract = {The paper presents an aerodynamic investigation of 70 different streamlined bodies with fineness ratios ranging from 2 to 10. The bodies are chosen to idealize both unmanned and small manned aircraft fuselages and feature cross-sectional shapes that vary from circular to quadratic. The study focuses on friction and pressure drag in dependency of the individual body's fineness ratio and cross section. The drag forces are normalized with the respective body's wetted area to comply with an empirical drag estimation procedure. Although the friction drag coefficient then stays rather constant for all bodies, their pressure drag coefficients decrease with an increase in fineness ratio. Referring the pressure drag coefficient to the bodies' cross-sectional areas shows a distinct pressure drag minimum at a fineness ratio of about three. The pressure drag of bodies with a quadratic cross section is generally higher than for bodies of revolution. The results are used to derive an improved form factor that can be employed in a classic empirical drag estimation method. The improved formulation takes both the fineness ratio and cross-sectional shape into account. It shows superior accuracy in estimating streamlined body drag when compared with experimental data and other form factor formulations of the literature.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchwagerAngeleNourietal.2022, author = {Schwager, Christian and Angele, Florian and Nouri, Bijan and Schwarzb{\"o}zl, Peter and Teixeira Boura, Cristiano Jos{\´e} and Herrmann, Ulf}, title = {Impact of DNI forecast quality on performance prediction for a commercial scale solar tower: Application of nowcasting DNI maps to dynamic solar tower simulation}, series = {SolarPACES conference proceedings}, booktitle = {SolarPACES conference proceedings}, number = {Vol. 1}, publisher = {TIB Open Publishing}, address = {Hannover}, issn = {2751-9899 (online)}, doi = {10.52825/solarpaces.v1i.675}, pages = {9 Seiten}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Concerning current efforts to improve operational efficiency and to lower overall costs of concentrating solar power (CSP) plants with prediction-based algorithms, this study investigates the quality and uncertainty of nowcasting data regarding the implications for process predictions. DNI (direct normal irradiation) maps from an all-sky imager-based nowcasting system are applied to a dynamic prediction model coupled with ray tracing. The results underline the need for high-resolution DNI maps in order to predict net yield and receiver outlet temperature realistically. Furthermore, based on a statistical uncertainty analysis, a correlation is developed, which allows for predicting the uncertainty of the net power prediction based on the corresponding DNI forecast uncertainty. However, the study reveals significant prediction errors and the demand for further improvement in the accuracy at which local shadings are forecasted.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{PetersonRoethUibel2017, author = {Peterson, Leif Arne and R{\"o}th, Thilo and Uibel, Thomas}, title = {Holzwerkstoffe in Karosseriestrukturen}, series = {Tagungsband Aachener Holzbautagung 2017}, booktitle = {Tagungsband Aachener Holzbautagung 2017}, editor = {Uibel, Thormas and Peterson, Leif Arne and Baumann, Marcus}, issn = {2197-4489}, pages = {34 -- 45}, year = {2017}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{HauggKreyerKemperetal.2020, author = {Haugg, Albert Thomas and Kreyer, J{\"o}rg and Kemper, Hans and Hatesuer, Katerina and Esch, Thomas}, title = {Heat exchanger for ORC. adaptability and optimisation potentials}, series = {IIR International Rankine 2020 Conference}, booktitle = {IIR International Rankine 2020 Conference}, doi = {10.18462/iir.rankine.2020.1224}, pages = {10 Seiten}, year = {2020}, abstract = {The recovery of waste heat requires heat exchangers to extract it from a liquid or gaseous medium into another working medium, a refrigerant. In Organic Rankine Cycles (ORC) on Combustion Engines there are two major heat sources, the exhaust gas and the water/glycol fluid from the engine's cooling circuit. A heat exchanger design must be adapted to the different requirements and conditions resulting from the heat sources, fluids, system configurations, geometric restrictions, and etcetera. The Stacked Shell Cooler (SSC) is a new and very specific design of a plate heat exchanger, created by AKG, which allows with a maximum degree of freedom the optimization of heat exchange rate and the reduction of the related pressure drop. This optimization in heat exchanger design for ORC systems is even more important, because it reduces the energy consumption of the system and therefore maximizes the increase in overall efficiency of the engine.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchulteSchwagerNoureldinetal.2023, author = {Schulte, Jonas and Schwager, Christian and Noureldin, Kareem and May, Martin and Teixeira Boura, Cristiano Jos{\´e} and Herrmann, Ulf}, title = {Gradient controlled startup procedure of a molten-salt power-to-heat energy storage plant based on dynamic process simulation}, series = {SolarPACES: Solar Power \& Chemical Energy Systems}, booktitle = {SolarPACES: Solar Power \& Chemical Energy Systems}, number = {2815 / 1}, publisher = {AIP conference proceedings / American Institute of Physics}, address = {Melville, NY}, isbn = {978-0-7354-4623-6}, issn = {1551-7616 (online)}, doi = {10.1063/5.0148741}, pages = {9 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {The integration of high temperature thermal energy storages into existing conventional power plants can help to reduce the CO2 emissions of those plants and lead to lower capital expenditures for building energy storage systems, due to the use of synergy effects [1]. One possibility to implement that, is a molten salt storage system with a powerful power-to-heat unit. This paper presents two possible control concepts for the startup of the charging system of such a facility. The procedures are implemented in a detailed dynamic process model. The performance and safety regarding the film temperatures at heat transmitting surfaces are investigated in the process simulations. To improve the accuracy in predicting the film temperatures, CFD simulations of the electrical heater are carried out and the results are merged with the dynamic model. The results show that both investigated control concepts are safe regarding the temperature limits. The gradient controlled startup performed better than the temperature-controlled startup. Nevertheless, there are several uncertainties that need to be investigated further.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ChristianMontagSchubaetal.2018, author = {Christian, Esser and Montag, Tim and Schuba, Marko and Allhof, Manuel}, title = {Future critical infrastructure and security - cyberattacks on charging stations}, series = {31st International Electric Vehicle Symposium \& Exhibition and International Electric Vehicle Technology Conference (EVS31 \& EVTeC 2018)}, booktitle = {31st International Electric Vehicle Symposium \& Exhibition and International Electric Vehicle Technology Conference (EVS31 \& EVTeC 2018)}, publisher = {Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan (JSAE)}, address = {Tokyo}, isbn = {978-1-5108-9157-9}, pages = {665 -- 671}, year = {2018}, language = {en} }