Author name: Kirsten Propitius

Construction and Manufacturing

23 September 2024

Cold Testing has become hot

Pursuing the goals for achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, liquid hydrogen as an energy source is a promising solution. One of the big challenges is the extremely low temperature, close to absolute zero, needed to cool the hydrogen. NLR has pioneered advanced cooling systems for material and structural testing, and elaborates in a white paper on its journey, eventually reaching temperatures of -253°C.

Artist impression of Mobiliteit en Infrastructuur Test Centrum (MITC)
Sustainability and Environment

05 September 2024

New step in the development of the MITC test centre

The zoning plan for the development of the MITC test centre on NLR’s Marknesse site is irrevocable. The pending appeals have been withdrawn. An important step for the internationally oriented test centre and also innovation hub where vehicles and aircraft for the future will be developed and tested.

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

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.

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 professionals.

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.

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.

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 the feasibility of a digital certification framework that will help collaboration and model-based certification.