Laboratory for flying demonstrators

The concept of establishing a laboratory for scaled demonstrators was initially formulated in 2023 and subsequently implemented in 2024.The facilities are currently undergoing substantial modifications to incorporate additional equipment and expand their capabilities. The primary objective of the laboratory is to enable the demonstration of structural designs and novel technologies through scaled experiments. By adhering to scaling laws during the fabrication of subscale demonstrators, a similarity can be maintained, thereby facilitating the extraction of insights for the investigated reference structure by the investigator.

Depending on the individual topic, and especially when conducting scaled flight experiments this involves close cooperation research partners like the Institute for flight guidance (IFF) to make effective use of the facilities.

The investigated demonstrators can be used in scaled flight experiments, but are obviously not limited to that, thereby, supporting lectures and the display of research results in general. By being available for both, the students and research assistants, the laboratory will put an emphasis on the actual implementation of the research and lead to a more practical and hands on experiences.

To achieve this mission, the laboratory is equipped with state-of-the art workbenches, electrical and mechanical tools as well as multiple 3d printers for rapid prototyping. In case more sturdy constructions are needed the support of our workshop is always helpful and greatly appreciated.