Training and Simulation
31 August 2024
R&D case: ARTEX
ARTEX: Augmented Reality for Technical Exploitation in C-IED Operations
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.
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 professionals.
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.
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 and effective learner centred approach.
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.
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 the feasibility of a digital certification framework that will help collaboration and model-based certification.
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 to operations. When it comes to fixed wing planes, trains or cars, established tools are readily available to predict noise levels. For rotorcraft, however, tools are lagging behind. The NORAH project fills this gap for (local) authorities to perform noise impact assessments.
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 a ‘long-haul’ flight.