Aircraft Design

The field of investigation Aircraft Design is dedicated to the design and construction of manned and unmanned aerial systems in addition to the classic preliminary aircraft design.

Topics

Manned Aircraft Projects

This topic deals with the development, construction, and testing of trendsetting light plane projects. The focus lies on the combination of eco-efficient concepts with alternative propulsion technologies. The solar aircraft ‘icaré’ and the battery powered aircraft ‘e-Genius’ are used by the Institute of Aircraft Design (IFB) for the practical testing of both alternative propulsion and energy storage technologies.

Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

The research group ‘UAS’ conducts research on the design and construction of fixed-wing and helicopter UAVs, development of avionics, system integration and professional flight test planning and execution. The biggest UAVs realized until today are ‘VELA2’, ‘NACRE’ and ‘AMPAIR’.

General / Conceptual Aircraft Design
The aim is the improvement of the statistical preliminary draft tools and the development of new design approaches.

Research & Projects

Publications

Journals/Books

  1. 2021

    1. D. P. Bergmann, J. Denzel, O. Pfeifle, S. Notter, W. Fichter, and A. Strohmayer, In-flight Lift and Drag Estimation of an Unmanned Propeller-Driven Aircraft, vol. 8. 2021. doi: 10.3390/aerospace8020043.
    2. D. Eisenhut et al., “Foundations towards the future: FutPrInt50 TLARs an open approach,” IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, vol. 1024, no. 1, Art. no. 1, 2021, doi: 10.1088/1757-899X/1024/1/012069.
    3. N. Moebs, D. Eisenhut, D. Bergmann, and A. Strohmayer, “Selecting figures of merit for a hybrid-electric 50-seat regional aircraft,” IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, vol. 1024, no. 1, Art. no. 1, 2021, doi: 10.1088/1757-899X/1024/1/012071.
    4. D. Eisenhut et al., “Aircraft Requirements for Sustainable Regional Aviation,” Aerospace, vol. 8, no. 3, Art. no. 3, 2021, doi: 10.3390/aerospace8030061.
    5. O. Pfeifle, S. Notter, W. Fichter, D. Paul Bergmann, J. Denzel, and A. Strohmayer, “Verifying the Effect of Wingtip Propellers on Drag Through In-Flight Measurements,” Journal of Aircraft, vol. 37, no. 3, Art. no. 3, Oct. 2021, doi: 10.2514/1.C036490.

  2. 2020

    1. M. Filipenko, K. Plötner, J. Kaiser, and A. Strohmayer, “Elektrifizierung in der Luftfahrt für einen nachhaltigeren Flugverkehr,” Physik Journal, no. 19, Art. no. 19, 2020.

  3. 2019

    1. D. Bergmann, J. Denzel, A. Baden, L. Kugler, and A. Strohmayer, “Innovative Scaled Test Platform e-Genius-Mod - Scaling Methods and Systems Design,” Aerospace, vol. 6, no. 2, Art. no. 2, 2019, doi: 10.3390/aerospace6020020.

  4. 2017

    1. I. Geiß and R. Voit-Nitschmann, “Sizing of fuel-based energy systems for electric aircraft,” Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, vol. 231, no. 12, Art. no. 12, 2017, doi: 10.1177/0954410017721254.
    2. A. Strohmayer, “Unmanned Aerial Systems -- Auslegung, Einsatzbereiche und operative Rahmenbedingungen,” DVW-Schriftenreihe, no. 86, Art. no. 86, 2017.
    3. I. Geiß and R. Voit-Nitschmann, “Sizing of the energy storage system of hybrid-electric aircraft in general aviation,” CEAS Aeronautical Journal, vol. 8, no. 1, Art. no. 1, 2017, doi: 10.1007/s13272-016-0220-5.
    4. C. Molter and P. W. Cheng, “Propeller Performance Calculation for Multicopter Aircraft at Forward Flight Conditions and Validation with Wind Tunnel Measurements,” 9th International Micro Air Vehicles Conference and Flight Competition. Toulouse, France, Sep. 2017.

  5. 2016

    1. A. Strohmayer, “Im Elektroflug über die Alpen und darüber hinaus,” Ingenieursspiegel, no. 1, Art. no. 1, 2016.

  6. 2014

    1. R. Voit-Nitschmann and T. Keilig, “Q3:~Luftfahrzeuge,” in Dubbel, H. Dubbel, J. Feldhusen, and K.-H. Grote, Eds. Berlin: Springer, 2014, pp. 69--103.

  7. 2010

    1. P. Schmollgruber et al., “An innovative evaluation platform for new aircraft concepts,” The Aeronautical Journal, vol. 114, no. 1157, Art. no. 1157, 2010, doi: 10.1017/S0001924000003936.

Conference Proceedings

  1. 2021

    1. Pfeifle, O.; Frangenberg, M.; Notter, S.; u. a. „Distributed Electric Propulsion for Yaw Control: Testbeds, Control Approach, and Flight Testing“. doi: 10.2514/6.2021-3192.
    2. Moebs, N.; Eisenhut, D.; Bergmann, D.; u. a. „Selecting figures of merit for a hybrid-electric 50-seat regional aircraft“. In: IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 1024 S. 012071 doi: 10.1088/1757-899x/1024/1/012071.

  2. 2020

    1. Bergmann, D.; Denzel, J.; Pfeifle, O.; u. a. „In-Flight Thrust Measurement and Drag Estimation of an Unmanned Propeller Aircraft“. 10th EASN Virtual International Conference on \grqqInnovation in Aviation & Space to the Satisfaction of the European Citizens\textquotedbl.
    2. Schneider, J.; Frangenberg, M.; Notter, S.; u. a. „Integration of propelled yaw control on wing tips. A practical approach to the Icaré solar powered glider“. Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrtkongress.
    3. Strohmayer, A. „Future Propulsion and Integration: towards a hybrid-electric 50-seat regional aircraft“. Workshop EU-funded Aviation Research on Hybrid-Electric Aircraft. Brussels, Belgium.
    4. Geiß, I.; Strohmayer, A. „Operational Energy and Power Reserves for Hybrid-Electric and Electric Aircraft“. Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrtkongress. doi: 10.25967/530149.
    5. Strohmayer, A. „New Challenges in Aircraft Design - from urban air mobility to zero emission air transport“. 8. Fachkongress Composite Simulation. Fellbach.
    6. Denzel, J.; Bergmann, D.; Strohmayer, A. „Identification of the flight performance of the e-Genius-mod“. 9th EASN International Conference. Athens, Greece.

  3. 2019

    1. Bergmann, D.; Denzel, J.; Pfeifle, O.; u. a. „Wing Tip Propeller Technology Testing with UAS -- Concept of Pod and In-Flight Measurement System“. 9th EASN International Conference. Athens, Greece.
    2. Pfeifle, O.; Fichter, W.; Bergmann, D. P.; u. a. „Precision performance measurements of fixed-wing aircraft with wing tip propellers“. AIAA AVIATION Forum. Dallas, USA.
    3. Strohmayer, A. „Aircraft design for electric flight“. Innovative Summer School. Nottingham, UK.
    4. Bergmann, D.; Denzel, J.; Strohmayer, A. „Free-Flight test platform e-Genius-Mod, Motivation for test platform, Introduction LuFo-Project ELFLEAN“. UAV Flight Test Convention. Hamburg.
    5. Strohmayer, A. „Electric flight for a more sustainable aviation“. european energy innovation Winter 2019, pp. 46-47. Hertfordshire, England.
    6. Strohmayer, A. „Elektrisches Fliegen: wann wird es zum Alltag? Auswirkungen auf die Gesellschaft?“. 8. Kaminabend Acentiss GmbH. Stuttgart.

  4. 2018

    1. Geiß, I.; Notter, S.; Strohmayer, A.; u. a. „Optimized Operation Strategies for Serial Hybrid-Electric Aircraft“. Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference, AIAA AVIATION Forum. Atlanta, USA.
    2. Strohmayer, A. „EASN Proposal for an Open Innovation Test Platform“. EASN Open Workshop on accelerated impact of academic aviation research for improved air transport for all European citizens. Brussels, Belgium.
    3. Strohmayer, A. „The challenge of accelerating impact of academic aviation research for increased competitiveness of the European Aeronautics: the EASN approach“. 8th EASN-CEAS Workshop on Manufacturing for Growth and Innovation. Glasgow, Scotland.
    4. Bergmann, D. P.; Denzel, J.; Strohmayer, A.; u. a. „UAS as flexible and innovative test platform for aircraft configuration and systems testing“. In: MATEC Web of Conferences. 233 S. 00001 doi: 10.1051/matecconf/201823300001.
    5. Strohmayer, A. „New Trends  in Aircraft Design  and  their Implications on  Structures and  Materials“. ICEAF V - 5th International Conference of Engineering Against Failure. Chios, Greece.
    6. Strohmayer, A. „Elektrisches Fliegen - Was bedeutet das für den Flugzeugentwurf?“. 25. Kolloquium Luftverkehr. Darmstadt.

  5. 2017

    1. Strohmayer, A.; Geiß, I. „Eco4: Hybridelektrische Viersitzflugzeuge der neuen Generation“. e$^2$-Symposium - Emissionsfreies und elektrisches Flugsymposium. Stuttgart.
    2. Strohmayer, A. „Turning Icaré II into a test platform -- will the modifications affect aeroelasticity?“. 7th EASN International Conference. Warsaw, Poland.
    3. Strohmayer, A. „The Effect of Wing-tip Propulsors on ICARÉ 2 Aeroelasticity“. 7th EASN international conference: Innovation in European Aeronautics Research. Warsaw, Poland.
    4. Strohmayer, A.; Geiß, I. „Power management of hybrid-electric propulsion chains“. 5th More Electric Aircraft Conference. Hamburg.
    5. Strohmayer, A. „A European Aeronautics Science Network - The EASN~Association“. Aerospace Symposium 2017 - Manufacturing for Growth. Glasgow, Scotland.
    6. Schumann, L. „Hybrid-Elektro-Pendlerflugzeuge - eine geeignete Anwendung im kommerziellen Luftverkehr“. e$^2$-Symposium - Emissionsfreies und elektrisches Flugsymposium. Stuttgart.
    7. Molter, C.; Cheng, P. W. „Optimal Placement of an Airflow Probe at a Multirotor Uav for Airborne Wind Measurements“. European Rotorcraft Forum 2017. Milan, Italy.
    8. Molter, C.; Cheng, P. W. „Propeller Performance Calculation for Multicopter Aircraft at Forward Flight Conditions and Validation with Wind Tunnel Measurements“. 9th International Micro Air Vehicles Conference and Flight Competition. Toulouse, France.
    9. Strohmayer, A. „Electric Flight at University of Stuttgart“. Seminar, Beijing Institute of Technology. Bejing, China.
    10. Lay, J. „Hybrid-Electric Flight -- what are we waiting for?“. 7th EASN International Conference. Warsaw, Poland.
    11. Lay, J. „Hybridisierungskonzepte mit der heutigen Technologie“. e$^2$-Symposium - Emissionsfreies und elektrisches Flugsymposium. Stuttgart.

  6. 2016

    1. Strohmayer, A. „Aircraft design for hybrid-electric flight“. Electric & Hybrid Aerospace Technology Symposium. Cologne.
    2. Strohmayer, A. „Innovative Emerging Trends: A Hybrid-Electric Demonstrator Aircraft in the Commuter Category“. CAPPADOCIA Workshop, 6th EASN International Conference. Porto, Portugal.
    3. Strohmayer, A. „Flugzeugentwurf für den Luftverkehr von morgen“. KOLLOQUIUM Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik. Stuttgart.
    4. Strohmayer, A. „Electric Flight - New ideas for tomorrow’s air transportation“. Symposium E2 -Fliegen. Stuttgart.

  7. 2015

    1. Lay, J.; Schumann, L.; Geiß, I.; u. a. „Electric and Hybrid Aircraft - Current Research at the University of Stuttgart“. 10th AirTec. Munich.
    2. Schumann, L. „Elektroflug im praktischen Einsatz“. e$^2$-Symposium. Stuttgart.
    3. Strohmayer, A. „Elektrisches Fliegen - Neue Ideen für den Lufttransport von morgen“. Wissensforum Rathaus: Samstags-Uni. Stuttgart.

  8. 2014

    1. Schumann, L. „e-Genius auf den Green Speed Cup 2013“. IDAFLIEG Wintertreffen. Stuttgart.
    2. Geiß, I.; Voit-Nitschmann, R. „Dimensionierung des Energiespeichers hybrider Elektroflugzeuge“. Deutscher Luft- und Raumfhartkongress. Augsburg.
    3. Schumann, L.; Middendorf, P. „FVK in der allgemeinen Luftfahrt - Leichtbau am Beispiel des Elektroflugzeugs e-Genius“. SAMPESymposium Deutschland 2014. Stuttgart.

  9. 2013

    1. Schumann, L. „Flugleistungsvermessung des e-Genius“. IDAFLIEG Wintertreffen. Hannover.
    2. Beilstein, L.; Arnold, M.; Rudolph, S. „Methodische Darstellung der Relativität von Optimalbegriffen im Flugzeugvorentwurf am Beispiel von Flugzeugpanels“. DLRK. Stuttgart.
    3. Schumann, L. „Massenreduktion durch Weglassen - Theoretische Baukonzeptuntersuchung“. IDAFLIEG Wintertreffen. Hannover.
    4. Schumann, L. „Electric Aircraft research - two years of flying e-Genius“. Electric aircraft symposium. Santa Rosa CA.

  10. 2012

    1. Dolezal; Kittmann; Senner; u. a. „Collecting geo-referenced data for agricultural purposes with an UAS“. 3rd International Conference on Machine Control &  Guidance. Stuttgart.
    2. Schumann, L. „Flight Testing of the e-Genius aircraft“. Airbus e-Genius Day. Toulouse.

  11. 2011

    1. Kittmann; Breeman; Schmollgruber, P. „The NACRE Innovative Evaluation Platform and its Navigation -  Control Strategies“. SAE 2011 AeroTech Congress. Toulouse.

  12. 2010

    1. Rudolph, S.; Fuhr, J.-P.; Beilstein „A validation method using design languages for weight approximation formulae in the early aircraft design phase“. EUCOMAS. Mannheim.
    2. Beilstein; Drechsler, K.; Rudolph, S. „Gewichtsabschätzungen von geklebten und geschweißten Strukturverbindungen im Flugzeugvorentwurf“. DLRK. Hamburg.
    3. Goraj; Kittmann; Voit-Nitschmann, R.; u. a. „Design and integration of Flexi-bird- a low cost sub-scale research aircraft for safety and environmental issues“. ICAS. Cancún.

  13. 2008

    1. Kunze; Wellhausen, C.; Leistner; u. a. „Entwicklung von Faserverbund-Hohlbauteilen in RTM-Bauweise am Beispiel eines Traglenkers von Passagierflugzeugtüren“. Proc. Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrtkongress. Darmstadt.
    2. Trittler; Fichter, W.; Voit-Nitschmann, R.; u. a. „Preliminary System Identification of the Blended Wing Body Flight Demonstrator VELA2 from Flight Data“. AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference. Honolulu.

  14. 2007

    1. Drechsler, K.; Friedrich „Wege zur kostengünstigen Fertigung von Hochleistungsverbundstrukturen in innovativen Fahrzeugkonzepten“. Handelsblattsymposium „ Werkstoffe und Fertigungstechnik, Technologien und Bauweisen“. Stuttgart.
    2. Voit-Nitschmann, R.; Schumann, L.; Geinitz „HYDROGENIUS: FLYING WITH HYDROGEN“. Workshop of Aircraft System Technologies AST 2007. Hamburg.
    3. Beilstein; Drechsler, K. „A methodology of weight prediction for joints in aircraft design“. SAWE. Madrid.

Head of Aircraft Design

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Andreas Strohmayer

Head of Department Aircraft Design

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