Author name: Kirsten Propitius

Take-off KLM vliegtuig vanaf Schiphol Airport
Sustainability and Environment

12 January 2024

Details are not laughable

I will confess right away: I’m not much of a Lubach fan. However justified his coverage of topics, and regardless of how well the editors often research these topics, the jokes and effects do more harm than good with me. That does not matter much, but hopefully it is a good excuse for missing the episode […]

02 January 2024

NLR People: Jenny Eaglestone, The human side of aviation

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: Jenny Eaglestone, senior R&D engineer and aviation psychologist at the Aerospace Operations Department. The human side of aviation Jenny Eaglestone had to […]

20 December 2023

NLR People: Marthijn Tuinstra, The magic of aeroacoustics: the noise created by airflows

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: Marthijn Tuinstra, principal scientist and aeroacoustics specialist at the Aerospace Vehicles Department. The magic of aeroacoustics: the noise created by airflows Marthijn […]
SHOL: Landing of NH90 Helicopter at sea
Defence and Security

15 December 2023

Landing a helicopter safely at sea

The Dutch Ship Helicopter Operational Limitations (SHOL) test methodology assists successful NH90 sea trials on board a German naval support vessel. It offers an effective approach to exploring operational capability for maritime operations involving naval helicopters. In March 2023, the German Bundeswehr evaluated their NH90 Sea Lion operational capabilities on the combat support ship (EGV […]

28 September 2023

NLR People: Johan Kos, A mathematician’s search for sustainable aviation solutions

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 third episode: Johan Kos, principal R&D engineer in the Collaborative Engineering Systems Department. A mathematician’s search for sustainable aviation solutions He’s a mathematician, […]
Responsive collaborative small satellite constellations for dedicated applications
Defence and Security

25 August 2023

REACTS selected for funding by EDF

The European Defence Fund (EDF) has recently declared that the consortium known as REACTS – Responsive European Architecture for Space- is set to receive funding in the Space category. This financial allocation will empower REACTS to establish a Resilient Network of Responsive Space System (RSS) Capabilities dedicated to enhancing European Defence. Following the second call for […]
Sustainability and Environment

24 August 2023

How to make climate-optimal flying more attractive?

NLR has completed the European research project on non-CO2 climate effects of aviation. This endeavor has yielded a large number of recommendations aimed at increasing the likelihood for stakeholders to implement operational improvements targeting the comprehensive climate impact of aviation. However, achieving voluntary implementation of these improvements by stakeholders presents challenges. In the previous month, […]

03 August 2023

NLR People: Ellen van Leeuwen, Using data to comply with noise standards and regulations

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 second episode: Ellen van Leeuwen, principal engineer at the Sustainability and Environment department Using data to comply with noise standards and regulations When Ellen […]