The design space of an intercooled recuperated aero-engine has been explored using
detailed engine and aircraft performance, weight, and dimensions modeling. The design …

DLR is investigating overall aircraft noise prediction for application within the design process
of new vehicle concepts. Noise prediction capability is of great importance when it comes to …

Efficient thermal management systems (TMS) are crucial for advanced aerospace vehicles
to handle the increased thermal loads from engine combustion and aerodynamic heating …

Hydrogen is one of the most promising fuels for achieving zero carbon emissions in civil
aviation. However, the rapid flame speed would easily lead to flashback issues, and its ultra …

Motivation for the presented activities is the integration of noise as an additional objective in
conceptual aircraft design. Therefore, the Parametric Aircraft Noise Analysis Module …

In recent years the concept of “more electric aircrafts” has established itself increasingly and
the electrical power systems for aircrafts are in progress. In this context, fuel cells represent a …

In this multidisciplinary study a geared open rotor configuration is assessed and compared
to an ultra high bypass ratio geared turbofan engine. Both designs assume a 2020 entry into …

The PARSIFAL project (Prandtlplane ARchitecture for the Sustainable Improvement of
Future AirpLanes) aims to promote an innovative box-wing aircraft: the PrandtlPlane. Aircraft …

Public awareness and political concern over the environmental impact of civil aviation
growth has improved substantially during the past 30 years. As the environmental …

This study aims to assess the trade-off between the ever-increasing energy efficiency of
modern aero-engines and their NO x performance. The work builds on performance models …