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Recently, I presented at AIAA AVIATION, one of the world’s largest #aerospace conferences, held in Las Vegas this year. As a student researcher, I had looked forward to this event for months (Abstract submission for peer-review was 7 months earlier)! We typically go down deep rabbit holes in our technical work and our mind begins to stitch together a cohesive story only when we write a paper. The journey of packaging my work to showcase it to other experts in the field, helped me in realising many shortcomings. I spoke about flapping wing kinematics, the study of wing motion- particularly the speeds of the up-stroke and down-stroke, commonly assumed to be of sinusoidal nature. Why is this so important? Our results showed that a modified sinusoidal equation to govern the wing speeds had several implications on the aerodynamics itself! The idea of changing wing kinematics is widely observed in nature too. More on this in a future post. All in all, it was amazing to visit company stalls & meet fellow researchers that broadened my perspective. I'm very grateful to my advisor Prof Santanu Ghosh who has guided me through these 2 years of research at Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. Travelling with Brij Chaun , Aakash Kumar , Aswathy and Sushmitha Janakiram made this fun too! #AIAA #Conference #IITM #research #masters #aerodynamics #flappingwing #presenter #lasvegas

✈🌍 Successful Gathering: IMPACT MONITOR Project Consortium's Technical Workshop and M12 Progress Meeting 🌍✈ At the end of February, the IMPACT MONITOR Project partners had the chance to gather at the esteemed Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya / CIMNE premises in Barcelona, Spain, for a challenging but very enriching two-day technical #workshop and M12 progress #meeting. The technical workshop was focused on the development of the Impact Monitor framework and dashboard application, harmonizing the common language and data model available at CPACS.de. To demonstrate the capabilities, the team moved forward with the implementation of three multilevel #demonstration #usecases that will showcase our holistic system-of-systems approach to aviation impact assessment. 🔹 Use Case “Advanced Propulsion System” will show the integration and assessment of new engine technologies at aircraft and mission level. 🔹 Use Case “Continuous Descent Operations” will demonstrate the change of operational procedures and their multiple impacts at airport level. 🔹 Use Case “Sustainable Aviation Fuel” will illustrate the impacts of policy on future fleet and fuel market developments at air transport system level. This event marked a significant milestone for the Impact Monitor consortium, bringing together experts from across Europe to collaborate, share insights, and chart the course forward for our project. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gk4-8tFG A huge thank you to all our consortium partners for their dedication and hard work, the European Commission for their continuous support, and everyone involved in making this event a success. Your commitment is driving us closer to our goal of creating a sustainable and innovative future for aviation. 🛩 Stay tuned for more updates as we continue on this exciting journey with the Impact Monitor consortium. Together, we are shaping the future of aviation! Our team: German Aerospace Center (DLR) - DLR Institute of System Architectures in Aeronautics | ONERA - The French Aerospace Lab | NLR - Netherlands Aerospace Centre | Centro Italiano Ricerche Aerospaziali S.c.p.A », en abrégé « CIRA | EASN Technology Innovation Services | University of Stuttgart | Transport & Mobility Leuven | University of Patras | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - CIMNE | Cranfield University #horizoneurope #cinea #project #aviation CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency

Last week, I attended the 14th EASN - European Aeronautics Science Network Conference on "Innovation in Aviation & Space towards Sustainability Today & Tomorrow" in Thessaloniki, Greece. Our colleagues Jaan Susi and Siim Heering from Estonian Aviation Academy presented a poster on "The Efficiency of Drone Propellers - a Relevant Step Towards Sustainability." The conference featured discussions on materials in aviation, life cycle assessment, noise reduction, unmanned aerial vehicles, fuels, aircraft design and many other topics. Here are some key takeaways: ✨ Sustainability must consider all aspects: economic, social, and ecological. ✨ While new technical solutions like drones are emerging, there's a lack of focus on human interaction with these technologies, aligning with the concept of human-technology interaction. ✨ Beware of "carbon tunnel vision"—focusing solely on reducing carbon dioxide emissions without addressing other environmental issues. For instance, some fuels may reduce carbon dioxide but generate other harmful emissions. ✨ Interesting concepts in product development emerged, such as sustainable product development that balances economic and social responsibility with environmental sustainability. Eco-design aims to minimize environmental impact throughout a product's life cycle. ✨ Emphasizing agile approaches over traditional waterfall methods is crucial for technical projects. ✨ I found two presentations particularly intriguing: Aniek Toet's "Flying through Europe by Rail: The Case of Integrated Air & Rail Journeys" 🚄 and Jessica Herzig's "Advancing Sustainable Prototyping of Aircraft Cabin," ✈️ which employed qualitative research methods and innovative approaches like using VR glasses in cabin design. In conclusion, staying updated on trends and developments is vital. I am excited where these trends will take us in future! #Sustainability #Aviation #Innovation #EASNConference

📣 Exciting News from the #MEA2024 Conference! 🌐🛩 This February, our esteemed CONCERTO Project partners from ISAE-SUPAERO and Airbus took the stage at the More Electric Aircraft 2024 conference in Toulouse, France, to present their outstanding work, entitled "Hydrogen Aircraft Certification: Determination of Regulatory Gaps". ✳ This groundbreaking study sets out to identify and bridge the regulatory #gaps that currently hinder the certification of hydrogen-powered aircraft. By scrutinizing existing #regulations, the research delves into the adequacy of current #standards for accommodating the novel architecture and safety requirements of hydrogen-fueled aircraft. As the findings highlight that existing certification assumptions are put to the test by hydrogen-related hazards, it becomes evident that bridging these gaps is not only essential for the safe incorporation of hydrogen technology into aviation but also for the future of #sustainable air travel. ✈ As we move forward, the insights and determinations from this study are crucial in identifying and bridging regulatory gaps, paving the way for #hydrogen-powered aircraft #certification, in line with the Clean Aviation high-level objectives. 🎉 Let's celebrate the achievements of our CONCERTO partners and support the journey towards cleaner, greener skies! Follow our journey for real-time updates, key takeaways, and more insights. 👉 https://lnkd.in/d_NMJnWs 🤝 Our #team: Dassault Aviation ArianeGroup Aviation Design BNAE - Bureau de Normalisation de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace German Aerospace Center (DLR) EASN-Technology Innovation Services IRT Saint Exupéry ISAE-SUPAERO NLR - Netherlands Aerospace Centre ONERA - The French Aerospace Lab Pipistrel Aircraft Safran Thales Universitat de Girona University of Stuttgart – Institute of Aircraft Design (IFB) Airbus Airbus Defence and Space Airbus Helicopters Advanced Laboratory on Embedded Systems S.r.l. Collins Aerospace Fraunhofer IKTS Leonardo Aircraft Dassault Systèmes TU Delft | Aerospace Engineering University of Patras INEGI driving science & innovation Rolls-Royce #horizoneurope #cleanaviation #EUResearch #EUInnovation #SustainableEurope #sustainableaviation

This metamorphic wing prototype optimizes real-time aerodynamics and reduces fuel consumption. This fantastic example of biomimetics was made by the German Aerospace Center (DLR) Source: DLR, and Rui Wu at University of Manchester #tech #engineering #innovation #letsconnect #techforgood #wings #aerodynamics #designengineering #technology #advancedtechnology

I am excited to announce that I will be an invited speaker at the 15th IEEE ICMAE conference. I will be presenting the talk “New Approaches for the Guidance, Navigation, and Control of Orbital Robotics in On-Orbit Servicing Applications,” where I will share our latest research in the field of orbital robotics. With an ever-increasing number of satellite operations in Earth’s orbit, the demand for space debris removal and on-orbit servicing has become a necessity. Within orbital robotics, the proposal of new advanced control approaches and AI-based techniques are required for the guidance and control of space robots. Tasks such as inspecting, refueling, upgrading, repairing, or rescuing satellites, removing orbital debris, and constructing and maintaining large orbital assets and infrastructures are crucial for the maintenance of space infrastructure in orbit. Additionally, the application of advanced control approaches and AI-based algorithms for the navigation and path planning of deep space spacecraft, dedicated to exploring harsh environments, is fundamental for enabling the implementation and development of reliable and safe autonomous systems. New approaches and AI techniques for the guidance, navigation, and control of spacecraft and space robotics will be discussed in the talk, highlighting their application to on-orbit servicing, assembly, and manufacturing tasks. The 15th IEEE International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (ICMAE 2024) will take place from 17 to 19 July in Zagreb, Croatia . #icmae2024 #spacerobotics #conference

Breaking Barriers: How Aerospace Technology is Pushing Boundaries In today's rapidly evolving world, aerospace technology continues to play a pivotal role in breaking barriers and pushing boundarie... https://lnkd.in/gWfisT2f #3DPrintingTechnology #AerospaceTechnology #AgricultureTechnology #ArchitectureTechnology #ArtificialIntelligence #AssistiveTechnology #Biotechnology #BlockchainTechnology #BusinessTechnology #CommunicationTechnology #ConstructionTechnology #EducationalTechnology #ElectricalEngineeringTechnology #EntertainmentTechnology #EnvironmentalTechnology #ForensicScienceTechnology #HospitalityTechnology #InformationTechnology #MarineTechnology #MedicalTechnology #MilitaryTechnology #OperationalTechnology #ProductandFoodTechnology #QuantumTechnology #RoboticsTechnology #SpaceTechnology #SportsTechnology #Superintelligence #VehicleTechnology #Technology

#dlr_gsoc #RICADOS (Rendezvous, Inspection, Capture And Detumbling by Orbital Servicing) has now reached the second half of the project duration (2023-2025). Five #DLR institutes continue to develop together all those key capabilities in an holistic manner right from the start. We treat space segment, ground segment and operations of #OnOrbitServicing missions as an integrated whole. "Compatibility before completion" is our strategy. Agile management is our way. We drive new features and performance improvements forward every bi-weekly Scrum-Sprint and test those changes during our Scrum-Reviews in our fully-integrated, end-to-end, hardware-in-the-loop simulation environment. With ground segment, operations and automated onboard rendezvous powered by #dlr_gsoc! A big thanks 👏 to the team for the great work! DLR Raumflugbetrieb und Astronautentraining, DLR Institut für Optische Sensorsysteme, DLR Institute of Software Technology, DLR Institute of System Dynamics and Control, DLR Institute Robotics and Mechatronics #DLR #RICADOS #FlightDynamics #OnOrbitServicing #Innovation

Happy to be part of this collaborative project #RICADOS! 🛰️ The goal is to repair damage to satellites directly in orbit in order to increase satellite lifetime and thus reduce space debris. The DLR Institute of Software Technology is working specifically on two different aspects of visualization in this project: ✔️ Firstly, software is being developed that simulates the camera images of the rendezvous GNC and the robotic system in a virtual approach with physically correct lighting. Thus, physically plausible image data sets can be generated via a user interface, which can subsequently be used for training the image-based attitude estimation between the robot and the uncontrolled moving satellite. ✔️ Secondly, our VR experts are working on the integration of VR-based teleoperation approaches into the repair process. In virtual reality, the teleoperator of the robotic systems can gain a better overview of the current situation and make informed decisions through three-dimensional visualization and real-time attitude information of the systems. We are looking forward to completing the second half of the project as part of this great team! 👏