Student (f/m/x) Modelling and Characterization of Ship Airwake Disturbances

Welcome to the Institute of Flight Systems. Our work focuses on the interaction between aircraft configuration, pilots and modern flight system technology. From flight dynamics to unmanned aerial vehicles, from simulation to real flight tests - we analyse, test and develop innovations that will shape the flying of the future. We in the Helicopter Department focus on rotor system and flight system technology for helicopters and other rotorcraft configurations.

The goal of these activities is to support the development of new technologies and evaluate them in terms of improving flying characteristics, handling qualities, safety, economic efficiency, environmental compatibility, and mission effectiveness. The department's work includes system analysis, modeling and simulation of rotorcraft configurations and system components, as well as wind tunnel tests and in-flight testing.

Your tasks

Literature review Control equivalent Turbulence Input (CETI) methods, rotorcraft turbulence modelling, and ship airwake characterization. Analyse and characterize ship airwake disturbances based on the available CFD data Derivation of control-equivalent turbulence inputs Develop reduced-order CETI models capturing the control-relevant disturbance characteristics of the airwake. Investigate the dependency of CETI model parameters on relevant operational conditions, such as wind conditions.

Develop a parameter-dependent CETI modelling approach for the generation of representative ship-airwake disturbances across different operational conditions. Optionally, evaluate the developed CETI models in a helicopter simulation environment with respect to their applicability for flight-control design and disturbance rejection assessment.

Your profile

Currently enrolled in a degree program with a first year in Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics or a comparable degree program Other specialized knowledge, skills and experience relevant for the job In-depth knowledge of control engineering, ideally flight control Knowledge of flight mechanics of rotary-wing aircraft Knowledge of modeling and simulation of dynamic systems Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, ideally with optimization We look forward to getting to know you!

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Marc Höfinger Tel.: +49 531 295 3249