@masterthesis{Keller2021, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Keller, Valeria}, title = {HUMAN(E): Ein Projekt zur Humanisierung der Arbeitswelt}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {49 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {"HUMAN(E) at work" ist ein Projekt, welches auf Basis eigener Erfahrung entstanden ist. Ein Magazin in Zeitungsoptik sollte an den humanit{\"a}ren Gedanken bez{\"u}glich der Arbeitswelt des 21. Jahrhunderts ankn{\"u}pfen. Das Ziel: Einen Dialog schaffen f{\"u}r Selbstreflexion, Erfahrungsaustausch und die Entdeckung neuer Arbeitsmethoden am Arbeitsplatz. Weg vom typisch tayloristisch-gepr{\"a}gtem Arbeiter, hin zur besseren Work-Life-Balance. Begleitet durch die "nahe" Optik der Zeitung und Illustrationen mit dem Menschen im Vordergrund, versucht das Magazin nicht nur zu informieren, sondern auch M{\"o}glichkeiten aufzutun. So sind nicht nur aufregende Arbeitsstellen zu finden, sondern unterst{\"u}tzt auch die M{\"o}glichkeit sich in schwierigen Arbeitslagen Geh{\"o}r zu verschaffen. Ein einfaches Druckprinzip mit Zeitungspapier und begrenzten Farben erm{\"o}glicht außerdem einen g{\"u}nstigen Preis und dadurch hohe Erreichbarkeit in verschiedensten Personenkreisen.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{MertensPuetzBrauneretal.2021, author = {Mertens, Alexander and P{\"u}tz, Sebastian and Brauner, Philipp and Brillowski, Florian Sascha and Buczak, Nadine and Dammers, Hannah and van Dyck, Marc and Kong, Iris and K{\"o}nigs, Peter and Kortomeikel, Frauke Carole and Rodemann, Niklas and Schaar, Anne Kathrin and Steuer-Dankert, Linda and Wlecke, Shari and Gries, Thomas and Leicht-Scholten, Carmen and Nagel, Saskia K. and Piller, Frank Thomas and Schuh, G{\"u}nther and Ziefle, Martina and Nitsch, Verena}, title = {Human digital shadow: Data-based modeling of users and usage in the internet of production}, series = {14th Conference Human System Interaction Conference Proceedings}, booktitle = {14th Conference Human System Interaction Conference Proceedings}, publisher = {IEEE}, doi = {10.1109/HSI52170.2021.9538729}, pages = {1 -- 8}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Digital Shadows as the aggregation, linkage and abstraction of data relating to physical objects are a central vision for the future of production. However, the majority of current research takes a technocentric approach, in which the human actors in production play a minor role. Here, the authors present an alternative anthropocentric perspective that highlights the potential and main challenges of extending the concept of Digital Shadows to humans. Following future research methodology, three prospections that illustrate use cases for Human Digital Shadows across organizational and hierarchical levels are developed: human-robot collaboration for manual work, decision support and work organization, as well as human resource management. Potentials and challenges are identified using separate SWOT analyses for the three prospections and common themes are emphasized in a concluding discussion.}, language = {en} } @article{GrundlachBaumannEngelmann2021, author = {Grundlach, Michael and Baumann, Martin and Engelmann, Ulrich M.}, title = {How Multimodal Examinations Can Increase Sustainable Student Gain by Aligning Teaching and Assessment}, series = {Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering}, volume = {7}, journal = {Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering}, number = {7/2}, editor = {D{\"o}ssel, Olaf}, publisher = {De Gruyter}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {2364-5504}, doi = {10.1515/cdbme-2021-2019}, pages = {73 -- 76}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Modern industry and multi-discipline projects require highly trained individuals with resilient science and engineering back-grounds. Graduates must be able to agilely apply excellent theoretical knowledge in their subject matter as well as essential practical "hands-on" knowledge of diverse working processes to solve complex problems. To meet these demands, university education follows the concept of Constructive Alignment and thus increasingly adopts the teaching of necessary practical skills to the actual industry requirements and assessment routines. However, a systematic approach to coherently align these three central teaching demands is strangely absent from current university curricula. We demonstrate the feasibility of implementing practical assessments in a regular theory-based examination, thus defining the term "blended assessment". We assessed a course for natural science and engineering students pursuing a career in biomedical engineering, and evaluated the benefit of blended assessment exams for students and lecturers. Our controlled study assessed the physiological background of electrocardiograms (ECGs), the practical measurement of ECG curves, and their interpretation of basic pathologic alterations. To study on long time effects, students have been assessed on the topic twice with a time lag of 6 months. Our findings suggest a significant improvement in student gain with respect to practical skills and theoretical knowledge. The results of the reassessments support these outcomes. From the lecturers' point of view, blended assessment complements practical training courses while keeping organizational effort manageable. We consider blended assessment a viable tool for providing an improved student gain, industry-ready education format that should be evaluated and established further to prepare university graduates optimally for their future careers.}, language = {en} } @article{BohndickBosseJaenschetal.2021, author = {Bohndick, Carla and Bosse, Elke and J{\"a}nsch, Vanessa K. and Barnat, Miriam}, title = {How different diversity factors affect the perception of first-year requirements in higher education}, series = {Frontline Learning Research}, volume = {9}, journal = {Frontline Learning Research}, number = {2}, publisher = {EARLI}, issn = {2295-3159}, doi = {10.14786/flr.v9i2.667}, pages = {78 -- 95}, year = {2021}, abstract = {In the light of growing university entry rates, higher education institutions not only serve larger numbers of students, but also seek to meet first-year students' ever more diverse needs. Yet to inform universities how to support the transition to higher education, research only offers limited insights. Current studies tend to either focus on the individual factors that affect student success or they highlight students' social background and their educational biography in order to examine the achievement of selected, non-traditional groups of students. Both lines of research appear to lack integration and often fail to take organisational diversity into account, such as different types of higher education institutions or degree programmes. For a more comprehensive understanding of student diversity, the present study includes individual, social and organisational factors. To gain insights into their role for the transition to higher education, we examine how the different factors affect the students' perception of the formal and informal requirements of the first year as more or less difficult to cope with. As the perceived requirements result from both the characteristics of the students and the institutional context, they allow to investigate transition at the interface of the micro and the meso level of higher education. Latent profile analyses revealed that there are no profiles with complex patterns of perception of the first-year requirements, but the identified groups rather differ in the overall level of perceived challenges. Moreover, SEM indicates that the differences in the perception largely depend on the individual factors self-efficacy and volition.}, language = {en} } @incollection{Peterson2021, author = {Peterson, Leif Arne}, title = {Holzbau}, series = {Wof{\"u}r braucht man das eigentlich? Ein Handbuch f{\"u}r Mathematiklehrkr{\"a}fte der Sekundarstufe I und II}, booktitle = {Wof{\"u}r braucht man das eigentlich? Ein Handbuch f{\"u}r Mathematiklehrkr{\"a}fte der Sekundarstufe I und II}, editor = {Schl{\"u}ter, Dominik}, publisher = {BoD}, address = {Norderstedt}, isbn = {978-3-7543-2606-0}, pages = {21 -- 23}, year = {2021}, language = {de} } @article{OertelBung2021, author = {Oertel, Mario and Bung, Daniel Bernhard}, title = {Hochwasserschutz - eine Aufgabe f{\"u}r eine nachhaltige Wasserwirtschaft}, series = {Wasserwirtschaft}, volume = {111}, journal = {Wasserwirtschaft}, number = {9-10}, publisher = {Springer Vieweg}, address = {Wiesbaden}, issn = {0043-0978}, pages = {3 -- 19}, year = {2021}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Funger2021, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Funger, Marvin}, title = {Historie kinetischer Typografie: zeitliche Abbildung der Entstehung und Ver{\"a}nderung kinetischer Typografie}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {235 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Die heutige, vielf{\"a}ltige kinetische Typografie hat eine lange Entwicklung durchgemacht. Die Darstellung dieser in einer zeitlichen Reihenfolge vermittelt ein Verst{\"a}ndnis {\"u}ber Ursprung und Evolution. Die Publikation stellt die historische, analoge sowie die moderne, digitale Entwicklung dar. Dabei wird die Verbindung und der Einfluss der damaligen Gestaltung in der heutigen Umsetzung beleuchtet. Die Plakatreihe erkl{\"a}rt drei Anwendungsm{\"o}glichkeiten der kinetischen Typografie. Hierbei werden teils reale Objekte nachgestellt, um die Wiedererkennung dieser im Alltag zu f{\"o}rdern. Gemeinsam zeigen die Plakate und die Publikation ein breites Spektrum der kinetischen Typografie und f{\"o}rdern das Verst{\"a}ndnis dieser digitalen Umsetzung von Schrift in bewegter Form.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Friede2021, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Friede, Celine}, title = {Herbothecary: Eine App f{\"u}r den eigenen Apothekergarten}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {108 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {„Gegen jedes Leiden ist ein Kraut gewachsen" lautet eine alte Volksweisheit. Doch auch heute, in einer Zeit, in der wir Verantwortung in unserer eigenen Gesundheit {\"u}bernehmen m{\"o}chten, w{\"a}chst das Interesse an Pflanzenheilkunde stetig. Das Projekt „Herbothecary" schafft einen einfachen Zugang zur Welt der Heilpflanzen. Dies geschieht mithilfe einer App, die als Auswahlhilfe f{\"u}r Samen dient und alle n{\"o}tigen Informationen zur Heilwirkung und Identifikation der Pflanze bietet. Auch prozessbegleitende Anleitungen finden die Nutzenden hier. Um das Packaging-Design der Samen besonders nachhaltig zu gestalten, besteht dieses aus Samenpapier. Die Samenp{\"a}ckchen k{\"o}nnen nach der Nutzung also einfach eingepflanzt werden, anstatt diese wegzuwerfen, wodurch unn{\"o}tiger Verpackungsm{\"u}ll vermieden wird. „Herbothecary" dient als Grundlage f{\"u}r den Anbau deines eigenen Apothekergartens.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Buchenroth2021, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Buchenroth, Gina}, title = {Hanging shoes: ein Schuhregal f{\"u}r Sneaker}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {122 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Dieses Jahr werden allein in Deutschland ca. 47 Millionen Sneaker verkauft. Die Sneakerbranche boomt und ist nicht mehr aufzuhalten. Was zu Beginn nur ein Sportschuh war, ist heute ein Lifestyleprodukt und auf dem Markt und im Alltag nicht mehr wegzudenken. Der Hype um den neuesten Sneaker ist unglaublich groß und das Bed{\"u}rfnis nach dem Pr{\"a}sentieren und dem zur Schau stellen w{\"a}chst. Mit der float collection gelingt es, den Verkaufs- und Ausstellungsraum ganz individuell und vielseitig zu gestalten. Das Besondere hier ist, dass die Schuhe sich visuell schwebend in den Regalen etablieren und so von allen Seiten betrachtet werden k{\"o}nnen. Das Konstrukt ist modular und bringt durch das Material Metall eine lange Produktlebensdauer mit sich. So bringst du nicht nur die Sneaker, sondern auch die Herzen deiner Kunden zum Schweben. Let the shoes float.}, language = {de} } @book{Laack2021, author = {Laack, Walter van}, title = {Gr{\"o}ßer als das ganze Universum}, publisher = {van Laack GmbH}, address = {Aachen}, isbn = {978-3-936624-38-0}, pages = {120 Seiten}, year = {2021}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Cremer2021, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Cremer, Lara}, title = {Grenzg{\"a}nger: Japan in Deutschland}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {132 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Durch die enorme geografische und kulturelle Entfernung zwischen Deutschland und Japan entstehen zwischen den beiden Kulturen immer wieder Vorurteile und Missverst{\"a}ndnisse. Diese wurzeln oft in gegenseitiger Kontaktscheue, welche wiederum aus {\"A}ngsten entsteht, sich dem Gegen{\"u}ber nicht angemessen genug verhalten zu k{\"o}nnen, und behindern so an einem authentischen Austausch. Das medien{\"u}bergreifende Nachschlagewerk „Grenzg{\"a}nger" berichtet {\"u}ber verschiedenste Schnittstellen zwischen Deutschland und Japan, die den Austausch und die Zusammenarbeit der beiden L{\"a}nder vorantreiben. Kern dabei ist es, zu zeigen, wie zwei sehr unterschiedliche Kulturen sich doch bei genauerem Hinsehen gleichen und sowohl aus Gemeinsamkeiten als auch Unterschieden lernen und gemeinsam wachsen kann. Es soll Ber{\"u}hrungs{\"a}ngste aufl{\"o}sen und die Rezipierenden inspirieren, offener dem vermeintlich Fremden gegen{\"u}berzutreten. }, language = {de} } @inproceedings{ChajanSchulteTiggesRekeetal.2021, author = {Chajan, Eduard and Schulte-Tigges, Joschua and Reke, Michael and Ferrein, Alexander and Matheis, Dominik and Walter, Thomas}, title = {GPU based model-predictive path control for self-driving vehicles}, series = {IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium (IV)}, booktitle = {IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium (IV)}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {New York, NY}, isbn = {978-1-7281-5394-0}, doi = {10.1109/IV48863.2021.9575619}, pages = {1243 -- 1248}, year = {2021}, abstract = {One central challenge for self-driving cars is a proper path-planning. Once a trajectory has been found, the next challenge is to accurately and safely follow the precalculated path. The model-predictive controller (MPC) is a common approach for the lateral control of autonomous vehicles. The MPC uses a vehicle dynamics model to predict the future states of the vehicle for a given prediction horizon. However, in order to achieve real-time path control, the computational load is usually large, which leads to short prediction horizons. To deal with the computational load, the control algorithm can be parallelized on the graphics processing unit (GPU). In contrast to the widely used stochastic methods, in this paper we propose a deterministic approach based on grid search. Our approach focuses on systematically discovering the search area with different levels of granularity. To achieve this, we split the optimization algorithm into multiple iterations. The best sequence of each iteration is then used as an initial solution to the next iteration. The granularity increases, resulting in smooth and predictable steering angle sequences. We present a novel GPU-based algorithm and show its accuracy and realtime abilities with a number of real-world experiments.}, language = {en} } @article{KarschuckKaulenPoghossianetal.2021, author = {Karschuck, Tobias and Kaulen, Corinna and Poghossian, Arshak and Wagner, Patrick H. and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Gold nanoparticle-modified capacitive field-effect sensors: Studying the surface density of nanoparticles and coupling of charged polyelectrolyte macromolecules}, series = {Electrochemical Science Advances}, volume = {2}, journal = {Electrochemical Science Advances}, number = {5}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {0938-5193}, doi = {10.1002/elsa.202100179}, pages = {10 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {The coupling of ligand-stabilized gold nanoparticles with field-effect devices offers new possibilities for label-free biosensing. In this work, we study the immobilization of aminooctanethiol-stabilized gold nanoparticles (AuAOTs) on the silicon dioxide surface of a capacitive field-effect sensor. The terminal amino group of the AuAOT is well suited for the functionalization with biomolecules. The attachment of the positively-charged AuAOTs on a capacitive field-effect sensor was detected by direct electrical readout using capacitance-voltage and constant capacitance measurements. With a higher particle density on the sensor surface, the measured signal change was correspondingly more pronounced. The results demonstrate the ability of capacitive field-effect sensors for the non-destructive quantitative validation of nanoparticle immobilization. In addition, the electrostatic binding of the polyanion polystyrene sulfonate to the AuAOT-modified sensor surface was studied as a model system for the label-free detection of charged macromolecules. Most likely, this approach can be transferred to the label-free detection of other charged molecules such as enzymes or antibodies.}, language = {en} } @masterthesis{Wahlefeld2021, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Wahlefeld, Leon}, title = {Generative Gestaltung: wie eine Herangehensweise die Zukunft des Designs revolutionieren k{\"o}nnte.}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {188 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Diese Bachelorarbeit setzt sich mit der „Generativen Gestaltung" und ihren M{\"o}glichkeiten f{\"u}r Gestaltende auseinander. Die automatisierte Bearbeitung eines gestalterischen Projektes soll vorrangig Vorteile beim Arbeiten mit großen Datenmengen bieten. Ziel war es, eine Plakatreihe zu entwerfen, die auf der Grundlage eines Codes - also eines strikten Regelwerks - basiert. Mithilfe dieses Verfahrens kann auf Knopfdruck eine beliebige Menge an Plakaten generiert werden. Durch die Festlegung bestimmter Parameter innerhalb des Codes wird gew{\"a}hrleistet, dass jedes ausgespielte Plakat anders ist als sein Vorg{\"a}nger. Diese Arbeit dient als eine erste anskizzierte Grundlage daf{\"u}r, wie grafischer Output automatisiert und vor allem aktualisiert generiert werden kann. Dieses Prinzip kann auf eine Vielzahl von Inhalten und Umsetzungen angewendet werden.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Halstrick2021, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Halstrick, Anna-Marie}, title = {Generation Pro Impfen: die Gesellschaft zum Impfen animieren. Eine Aufkl{\"a}rungskampagne f{\"u}r eine h{\"o}here Impfbereitschaft.}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {171 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Jeder hat schon etwas vom Impfen geh{\"o}rt, trotzdem wird es von vielen vernachl{\"a}ssigt. Das Thema Impfen hat besonders im vergangenen Jahr an Relevanz gewonnen. Vor allem durch die Corona-Pandemie wird der Menschheit bewusst, welch wichtige Bedeutung ein Impfstoff hat. Doch auch abgesehen von der Impfung gegen Covid-19 sind Impfungen wichtig f{\"u}r unser aller Gesundheit. Viele lebenswichtige Impfungen werden vernachl{\"a}ssigt oder sind in der {\"o}ffentlichen Wahrnehmung weniger pr{\"a}sent. Genau das soll die Kampagne verhindern. Das Ziel ist es, Jugendliche und junge Erwachsene auf das Thema aufmerksam zu machen. Die Kampagne soll zeigen, dass schon ein kleiner Piekser Leben retten kann. Gleichzeitig bietet sie auch die M{\"o}glichkeit, den Aufruf direkt umzusetzen. Lokale und terminbezogene Veranstaltungen helfen dabei. Dieses Projekt versucht durch eine Info-Tour, der Unwissenheit {\"u}ber Impfungen entgegenzuwirken.}, language = {de} } @article{RichterBraunsteinStaeudleetal.2021, author = {Richter, Charlotte and Braunstein, Bjoern and St{\"a}udle, Benjamin and Attias, Julia and Suess, Alexander and Weber, Tobias and Mileva, Katja N. and Rittweger, Joern and Green, David A. and Albracht, Kirsten}, title = {Gastrocnemius medialis contractile behavior is preserved during 30\% body weight supported gait training}, series = {Frontiers in Sports and Active Living}, volume = {2021}, journal = {Frontiers in Sports and Active Living}, number = {2}, publisher = {Frontiers}, address = {Lausanne}, issn = {2624-9367}, doi = {10.3389/fspor.2020.614559}, pages = {Artikel 614559}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Rehabilitative body weight supported gait training aims at restoring walking function as a key element in activities of daily living. Studies demonstrated reductions in muscle and joint forces, while kinematic gait patterns appear to be preserved with up to 30\% weight support. However, the influence of body weight support on muscle architecture, with respect to fascicle and series elastic element behavior is unknown, despite this having potential clinical implications for gait retraining. Eight males (31.9 ± 4.7 years) walked at 75\% of the speed at which they typically transition to running, with 0\% and 30\% body weight support on a lower-body positive pressure treadmill. Gastrocnemius medialis fascicle lengths and pennation angles were measured via ultrasonography. Additionally, joint kinematics were analyzed to determine gastrocnemius medialis muscle-tendon unit lengths, consisting of the muscle's contractile and series elastic elements. Series elastic element length was assessed using a muscle-tendon unit model. Depending on whether data were normally distributed, a paired t-test or Wilcoxon signed rank test was performed to determine if body weight supported walking had any effects on joint kinematics and fascicle-series elastic element behavior. Walking with 30\% body weight support had no statistically significant effect on joint kinematics and peak series elastic element length. Furthermore, at the time when peak series elastic element length was achieved, and on average across the entire stance phase, muscle-tendon unit length, fascicle length, pennation angle, and fascicle velocity were unchanged with respect to body weight support. In accordance with unchanged gait kinematics, preservation of fascicle-series elastic element behavior was observed during walking with 30\% body weight support, which suggests transferability of gait patterns to subsequent unsupported walking.}, language = {en} } @article{RichterBraunsteinStaeudleetal.2021, author = {Richter, Charlotte and Braunstein, Bj{\"o}rn and St{\"a}udle, Benjamin and Attias, Julia and S{\"u}ss, Alexander and Weber, Tobias and Mileva, Katya N. and Rittweger, J{\"o}rn and Green, David A. and Albracht, Kirsten}, title = {Gastrocnemius medialis contractile behavior during running differs between simulated Lunar and Martian gravities}, series = {Scientific reports}, volume = {11}, journal = {Scientific reports}, number = {Article number: 22555}, publisher = {Springer Nature}, address = {London}, issn = {2045-2322}, doi = {10.1038/s41598-021-00527-9}, pages = {13 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {The international partnership of space agencies has agreed to proceed forward to the Moon sustainably. Activities on the Lunar surface (0.16 g) will allow crewmembers to advance the exploration skills needed when expanding human presence to Mars (0.38 g). Whilst data from actual hypogravity activities are limited to the Apollo missions, simulation studies have indicated that ground reaction forces, mechanical work, muscle activation, and joint angles decrease with declining gravity level. However, these alterations in locomotion biomechanics do not necessarily scale to the gravity level, the reduction in gastrocnemius medialis activation even appears to level off around 0.2 g, while muscle activation pattern remains similar. Thus, it is difficult to predict whether gastrocnemius medialis contractile behavior during running on Moon will basically be the same as on Mars. Therefore, this study investigated lower limb joint kinematics and gastrocnemius medialis behavior during running at 1 g, simulated Martian gravity, and simulated Lunar gravity on the vertical treadmill facility. The results indicate that hypogravity-induced alterations in joint kinematics and contractile behavior still persist between simulated running on the Moon and Mars. This contrasts with the concept of a ceiling effect and should be carefully considered when evaluating exercise prescriptions and the transferability of locomotion practiced in Lunar gravity to Martian gravity.}, language = {en} } @article{ZabirovSchleserBucherer2021, author = {Zabirov, Alexander and Schleser, Markus and Bucherer, Sebastian}, title = {F{\"u}ge- und Dichtkonzept f{\"u}r einen Leichtbauverbrennungsmotor}, series = {adh{\"a}sion KLEBEN \& DICHTEN}, volume = {65}, journal = {adh{\"a}sion KLEBEN \& DICHTEN}, number = {11}, publisher = {Springer Nature}, address = {Cham}, issn = {2192-8681}, doi = {10.1007/s35145-021-0531-5}, pages = {12 -- 19}, year = {2021}, language = {de} } @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} } @masterthesis{Vorholt2021, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Vorholt, Lara}, title = {Fitted Fashion: Sizing-L{\"o}sung zur Steigerung der Konversion \& Reduzierung von E-Commerce-Retouren}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {235 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Die Zahl der Nutzenden beim Onlineshopping ist in den letzten Jahren deutlich gewachsen. Eines der gr{\"o}ßten Probleme dabei: Die Retouren. Sowohl die Wirtschaft als auch die Umwelt leiden darunter. Der Hauptgrund f{\"u}r R{\"u}cksendungen sind dabei Schwierigkeiten bei der Auswahl der individuell richtigen Gr{\"o}ße. Das Ziel dieses Projektes ist es daher, eine 3D-K{\"o}rperscan-App zu erstellen. Mit dieser ist es m{\"o}glich, einen auf die eigenen K{\"o}rpermaße angepassten Avatar zu erstellen und eine angepasste Stilberatung f{\"u}r die jeweilige K{\"o}rperform angeboten zu bekommen. Zudem gibt es eine Applikation in Form eines Software Development Kits, welches in Onlineshops eingebunden werden kann. Mit Hilfe der Applikation bekommen Konsumenten die richtige Gr{\"o}ße auch beim Onlineshopping angezeigt und t{\"a}tigen so weniger Fehlk{\"a}ufe. Dies bringt nicht nur Vorteile f{\"u}r die Umwelt mit sich und den Unternehmen eine massive Kostenersparnis durch die Einsparung von Retouren, M{\"u}ll und Personal, sondern schlussendlich auch eine zufriedenere Kundschaft.}, language = {de} }