CEDESA

Centre of Excellence for the Design of Efficient and Safe Aircraft

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'The overall aim of the CEDESA project is to upgrade the existing research capacity in aerodynamics and aircraft structures at the Institute of Aerospace Engineering, Brno University of Technology (IAE-BUT) to the highest European level and create a Centre of Excellence for the Design of Efficient and Safe Aircraft. IAE-BUT is a very promising major European research organisation as demonstrated by its participation in four FP6-AEROSPACE and one FP7 Aeronautics R&D project. The Centre of Excellence will be developed through a range of activities derived from IAE-BUT’s SWOT analysis. The activities will increase IAE-BUT’s competitiveness and visibility in the most advanced topics of aerodynamics and aircraft structures: 1. Aerodynamic Shape Optimization; 2. Aircraft Parameters Identification; 3. Analysis of Structure Dynamics Behaviour during Extreme Situations; and 4. Composite Structure Behaviour under Static and Fatigue Loading. Essential for the CEDESA are twinning partnerships with 4 specialist research organisations: European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company Innovation Works (EADS), Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI), Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR) and Materials Engineering Research Laboratory Ltd (MERL). IAE-BUT will increase its human potential by hiring 8 experienced Czech researchers and 1 research manager. It will also organise extensive know-how exchanges with the twinning partners. IAE-BUT will increase its technology potential by upgrading its computer equipment and structural testing facilities to enable more advanced CFD/FEM modelling and physical testing. It will increase its visibility by organising international workshops and conferences with support from Technical University Braunschweig, University of Limerick and University of Glasgow. Finally, to ensure its research quality, IAE-BUT will be evaluated by a team of international, independent experts nominated by the Commission.'

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EU funding is enabling an important Czech aerospace research institute to enhance personnel capabilities, infrastructure and international visibility. Benefits abound for the Institute, the region and EU aerospace research.

Descrizione progetto (Article)

The Institute of Aerospace Engineering, Brno University of Technology (IAE-BUT) in the Czech Republic is an experienced research centre with extensive participation in the EU's Sixth and Seventh Framework Programmes (FP6 and FP7, respectively). Its latest project, 'Centre of Excellence for the design of efficient and safe aircraft' (http://www.cedesa.eu/ (CEDESA)) , is designed to enhance research capacity and create a Centre of Excellence to help the EU meet its future aircraft needs.

CEDESA is providing funding for eight experienced Czech researchers and a research manager. To date, five scientists have been hired and the manager position has been filled. Through twinning with four specialised research organisations, IAE-BUT is exploiting opportunities for know-how and staff exchanges, including six bilateral seminars with partners. IAE-BUT is enhancing its visibility on the global scene by organising and hosting two international conferences. The first took place during the current reporting period.

IAE-BUT carries out important experimental and theoretical investigations toward the design of efficient and safe aircraft. Important upgrades in computer equipment and structural testing facilities will facilitate innovation. The team has now added a high-performance cluster computer to enhance the capability for advanced computational fluid dynamics and finite element modelling calculations. These are critical to aerodynamic shape optimisation and structural analyses during loading. In addition, each of the new researchers now has their own personal workstation to enhance productivity. Fatigue actuators and a new data acquisition system have replaced an ageing test kit. Finally, the team has installed state-of-the-art high-resolution, high-accuracy, high-speed optical sensors for materials and component testing called ARAMIS/PONTOS for 3D measurements.

Marketability and industrial relevance of developments is an important driver, so scientists carried out a market research study to assess their commercial potential. The project is expected to have important impact on regional economic and social development.

CEDESA is making significant progress towards enhancing the research capability and international visibility of IAE-BUT. Outcomes will facilitate integration into the European Research Area and successful participation in FP7 projects, ensuring maximal contribution of Czech experts to the EU's goals for safer and more efficient aircraft.