Author name: Kirsten Propitius

3D scanner KUKA robot at NLR Marknesse
Construction and Manufacturing

26 October 2022

R&D case: Sustainable Cost Efficient High Performance Composite Structures

The SuCoHS project focusses on new structural concepts with novel multi-material composites to provide high resistivity against thermal, mechanical and fire loading. In order to achieve the project objectives for sustainable and cost-efficient high performance composite structures, the SuCoHS concept focusses on the three main topics: design, manufacturing and operation.ot grown. The challenge The challenge […]
NLR hydrogen drone HYDRA on the runway of the Dronecentre
Sustainability and Environment

26 October 2022

R&D case: Hydrogen Drone Research Aircraft, HYDRA II

Hydrogen as a fuel is considered to be an important alternative for future sustainable aviation. When produced from green energy sources, hydrogen delivers zero CO2 emissions – only water vapour. Hydrogen is a light weight fuel with a 3-4 times higher energy density than kerosene. It can be stored in tanks both in gaseous and […]
LVC for Joint and Combined Air Power
Training and Simulation

26 October 2022

R&D case: LVC for Joint and Combined Air Power

Live, Virtual and Constructive elements in one training environment The challenge LVC incorporates Live, Virtual and Constructive elements into a single training environment. Conducting seamless LVC exercises remains one of the most challenging issues in modelling and simulation for modern air forces. There is insufficient interoperability, limited reuse and loose integration between the Live, Virtual […]
Scalair taxi test Deelen
Flight Operations and Certification

26 October 2022

R&D case: Scaled Flight Demonstrator - SFD

SCALAiR is part of Clean Sky2 Large Passenger Aircraft, and aims to validate scaled flight testing as a viable means for de-risking disruptive aircraft technologies and aircraft configurations to a high technology readiness level. The NLR activities involve ‘Test Aircraft Preparation and Qualification’ acceptance. The challenge The goal is to develop a highly representative scaled […]
NLR BVLOS technology demonstrator drone
Platform System Design

26 October 2022

R&D case: Detect And Avoid system (ADACORSA)

To enable safe airspace integration of unmanned aircraft, a Detect And Avoid (DAA) system is required to evade other (manned) aircraft. One solution is to use a Cooperative Traffic Sensor based on transponder signals. Such a sensor is not yet available with a small form factor suitable for unmanned aircraft. Within the Airborne Data Collection […]
Air Traffic Management

26 October 2022

R&D case: Urban Air Mobility and U-Space (AMU-LED)

Urban Air Mobility (UAM) promises to be the next mobility revolution, enabling faster, more efficient and sustainable transport solutions (such as flying taxis and other large drones) throughout urban areas. But there are a number of challenges that need to be overcome for UAM to become a reality. These include the organisation of the lower-level […]
Digital twin proces monitoring
Construction and Manufacturing

26 October 2022

R&D case: Digital Twins for automated composite manufacturing

The aerospace manufacturing and production industries are increasingly challenged to be more competitive, and do more with less. To be able to comply with higher production rates, affordability and constant quality, high levels of automation are required for current-day manufacturing processes. This results in more parts meaning more process data to control and keep track […]
F35 Lightning II (JSF) Leeuwarden 2016
Training and Simulation

21 October 2022

R&D case: SCOTT- Smart Controller Training Tool

Diverse and realistic scenarios for fighter controller training. Fighter controllers are essential for the safety and effectiveness of fighter pilots. They provide the pilots with a complete and correct air picture. Fighter controllers must be well trained to observe, assess and communicate in rapidly evolving situations. This includes training scenarios that are diverse and have […]
U-space Airspace Risk Assessment
Air Traffic Management

19 October 2022

R&D case: U-space airspace risk assessment

U-space, the air traffic control system for drones, is a set of new services relying on a high level of automation. It offers great potential to fly drones simultaneously in complex environments and is regarded as an enabler for Urban Air Mobility. U-space will provide safe integration with manned traffic. Before the establishment of U-space, […]