Projects
The Centre for Aviation is actively collaborating with industry partners. If you are interested in a collaboration with the Centre for Aviation, please feel free to contact us any time per e-mail.
Aerodynamics
Hybridcooling of High-Poerformance Electric Motor
Design, sizing and wind tunnel tests of an innovative cooling concept for an electric motor of an acrobatics airplane.
RECREATE
A ground-breaking concept for efficient long-haul flights. EU-FP7-Project in collaboration with various European universities and research institutions
Development of winglets for the DG300 glider airplane
Development and testing of winglets for high-performance glider airplane
Flight Mechanics and Flight Control Systems
CATL Collective and Throttle Lever
Development of innovative flight controls for tiltrotors and compound helicopters
HORUS - High Operational Reliability for Unmanned Systems
'Watch dog' system for unmanned aerial vehicles to increase operational safety
Generischer Collision Avoidance Algorithmus
A generic algorithm aiming at collision avoidance in densely populated airspaces
Aeronautical Communications
ELPAC Language Proficiency Test for Pilots Linienpiloten
The ELPAC Language Proficiency Test for Pilots has been developed on behalf of Eurocontrol. Currently, the test is actively used in a number of different countries.
Development of ELPAC Level 6 Test for Air Traffic Controllers
The ELPAC Level 6 Test for Air Traffic controllers has been developed in order to evaluate the level of communicative competence of air traffic controllers.
Maintenance and Development of ELPAC Language Proficiency Test for Air Traffic Controllers
The ELPAC Language Proficiency Test for Air Traffic Controllers was inaugurated in 2008. Currently, the test is actively deployed in 39 countries in Europe, South America and the Middle East.
Human Factors
Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS):
Scientific supervision during the development and implementation of a FRMS by means of proactive risk identification, as well as support of the implementation of training development.
NoTeS Training in ATM:
“NoTeS Training in ATM” embodies a simulation-based TRM training for a systematic installation and facilitation of non-technical skills of air traffic controllers.
Human-Machine-Systems
mobile Remote Pilot Station (mRPS):
Mobile ground station for unmanned aerial vehicles
RPAS flight operation procedures:
Research project with the goal to develop procedures which enable a safe flight operation with civilian unmanned aerial vehicles with a maximum take-off weight of 30 kilograms
Remote Pilot Station:
Ground station for unmanned aerial vehicles
Speech Enabled Cockpit:
Application of voice control in aircraft cockpits