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Ground Vehicles

Göttingen

Tunnel entry of ICE3 model on TSG, Credit: DLR (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0)

Research on the aerodynamics of ground vehicles and new ventilation concepts for the transport modes of the future 

In the department Ground Vehicles, we investigate all aspects of vehicle aerodynamics including various ventilation concepts using both experimental and numerical methods.

Competencies

Our team Vehicles and Infrastructure focuses on determining transient aerodynamic loads on vehicles, problems encountered when high-speed trains pass through tunnels, and the development of adaptive train geometries. Our scientists of the Transport Systems team develop and apply concepts for predicting and measuring road and rail traffic noise, improve the aerodynamics of freight trains and develop basic methods to investigate noise generation and propagation. Our team Vehicle Ventilation and Air-Conditioning deals with efficient cabin ventilation, thermal comfort and air quality in passenger compartments as well as with the investigation of condensation processes at different locations in the vehicle.
 
The large-scale research facilities crosswind simulation facility (SWG), tunnel simulation facility (TSG), generic train laboratory (GZG), modular cabin mockup (MKG), aerodynamic measurement techniques (AMG), Do728 aircraft cabin test facility are available for our work and are continuously being improved and used within the scope of projects with our industry partners.
 

Main research topics

  • Vehicles and Infrastructure
  • Transport Systems
  • Vehicle Ventilation and Air-Conditioning
Contact
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Claus Wagner
Head of Department
German Aerospace Center
Institute of Aerodynamics and Flow Technology, Ground Vehicles
Göttingen
Tel.: +49 551 709-2261
Fax: +49 551 709-2241

Projects
ADVENT - Lower energy consumption through innovative ventilation systems in long-range aircraft
FR8RAIL IV - Use-centric rail freight innovation for Single European Railway Area
Research Facilities
Mod­u­lar Cab­in Mock-up Göt­tin­gen (MKG)
Gener­ic Train Lab­o­ra­to­ry Göt­tin­gen (GZG)
Tun­nel Sim­u­la­tion Fa­cil­i­ty Göt­tin­gen (TSG)
Crosswind Test Facility (SWG)
Related Topics
Noise and Emissions
Research and Support Facilities (Air)
Railway Transportation Management
Next Generation Train
Traffic Development
Acoustics
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