Engineering
Aeronautical Engineers and Mechanics assist the scientists in installing new instruments on the DLR research aircraft. Computer workplaces with CAD- and FEM- capability as well as a workshop are available to design and machine the necessary interfaces and prepare the certification.
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Design
- user consulting
- concept of instrument installation
- design of interfaces using CAD- and FEM- methods
- stress analysis
- further development and modification of the aircraft
- aircraft standard rack design
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Documentation
- preparation of instrument certification together with the scientists
- 10-50 certifications (supplement type approval) per year
- documentation of instrument configurations
- weight and balance
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Workshop
- machining of custom interfaces
- installation of instruments on the aircraft
- modification of the aircraft
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