Author name: Kirsten Propitius

ARTEX: Augmented Reality for Technical Exploitation in C-IED Opertions.
Training and Simulation

31 August 2024

R&D case: ARTEX

ARTEX: Augmented Reality for Technical Exploitation in C-IED Operations The challenge Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) are a day-to-day reality in conflicts and are regarded by the armed forces as tactical weapons with a strategic effect. IEDs inflict fatal or serious injury and damage to personnel and equipment, limit the freedom of movement and mobility of […]

29 August 2024

NLR People: Gerard van Es, Making the aviation sector even safer

In the series ‘NLR People’, we show you who the experts at the Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre are, what drives them, and what they are working on behind the scenes. In this episode: Gerard van Es, principal consultant flight operations and flight safety at NLR. Flight safety The Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) contributes to […]
Virtual Reality AIT Trainer - ICARUS
Training and Simulation

28 August 2024

R&D case: ICARUS - Virtual Reality AIT Trainer

The assembly and integration of small satellites require a high level of precision and security. Aspiring satellite builders, such as university project groups, need to develop a comprehensive understanding of satellite construction and space awareness. Consequently, satellite companies like ISISPACE are seeking effective educational and training solutions to enhance the learning process for these future […]

23 July 2024

NLR People: Arun Karwal, From calibration to zero-G test flights

In the series ‘NLR People’, we show you who the experts at the Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre are, what drives them, and what they are working on behind the scenes. In this episode: Arun Karwal, Research Test Pilot at NLR. Understanding what the engineers are developing and want to test Performing braking tests on a […]
Training and Simulation

16 July 2024

Training through the eyes of an air traffic controller

Performance based training is a holistic approach that optimises proficiencies in a personalised way. The recently finished project INSPECT combines several kinds of measurements to get an accurate picture of the performance of military air traffic controllers. The physiological data allows air traffic control instructors to give feedback instantaneously which makes it a very efficient […]
HVC Opening zonnepark Sunspace
Sustainability and Environment

10 July 2024

Largest solar park for HVC in operation in Marknesse (NL)

On 9 July, NLR officially announced the commissioning of the Sunspace solar farm in Marknesse, developed by HVC. This allows the solar panels to supply green electricity comparable to the power consumption of 17,000 households. HVC operates in both the energy and waste chain and is committed to make an active contribution to accelerating the […]
Clean Aviation - CONCERTO
Platform Technology

27 June 2024

R&D case: Novel certification methods for disruptive technologies (CONCERTO)

CONCERTO is aiming to develop a comprehensive set of regulations for aircraft certification, together with a preliminary description of the Methods of Compliance (MoCs) that will apply to the three main thrusts of clean aviation: Hybrid-electric regional aircraft, Ultra-efficient short and short-medium range aircraft disruptive technologies for enabling hydrogen-powered aircraft. Furthermore, it aims to assess […]
Sustainability and Environment

13 June 2024

The NORAH2 project helps predict noise nuisance of rotorcraft

Just like other large moving transport vehicles, helicopters and drones produce noise. To reduce nuisance for people in surrounding areas NLR actively researches reducing noise at the source, for example by designing silent propellers. Equally important, is the capability to predict noise of rotorcraft to regulate and ensure people do not experience excessive hindrance due […]
Blu sky Airplane and clouds

04 June 2024

What about CO2 emissions and flight distance?

Over a fortnight ago, PVV, VVD, NSC and BBB presented their Outline Agreement. The Budget Annex shows that the parties want to differentiate the current air passenger tax by distance, with the ticket tax on longer flights becoming higher than that on shorter flights. The agreement does not explicitly specify what the incoming cabinet considers a ‘short’ or […]