The Institute of Flight Guidance is working on the development and application of future processes and technologies for the integrated airborne and ground-based guidance of aircraft. This means using airspace more flexibly and efficiently and enabling airports to optimise throughput, while minimising fuel consumption and environmental impact. To this end, the Institute examines all technical and operational processes on board aircraft and on the ground (air navigation services and airports). Special attention is paid to the changing role of the human operator.
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Innovative concepts – remote monitoring of multiple airports
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Innovative concepts – remote monitoring of multiple airports
During the tests in the DLR Remote Tower Laboratory, one controller handled the traffic at up to three airfields simultaneously.
Generic Cockpit Simulator (GECO) – supporting pilots by automating onboard processes
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Generic Cockpit Simulator (GECO) – supporting pilots by automating onboard processes
The Generic Experimental Cockpit (GECO) is a modular fixed-base cockpit simulator with interchangeable flight-mechanical models. These are changed, depending on the application required.
Apron and Tower Simulator (ATS) – designing air and ground traffic management systems for air traffic controllers
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Apron and Tower Simulator (ATS) – designing air and ground traffic management systems for air traffic controllers
360 degree tower simulator for the validation of new systems and procedures for air traffic management at the airport and in the terminal control area.
The Institute of Flight Guidance in Braunschweig
Main building of the Institute of Flight Guidance at DLR Braunschweig.Contact
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Prof. Dr. Dirk KüglerDirectorGerman Aerospace Center (DLR)Institute of Flight Guidance
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Dr.-Ing. Helmut TöbbenHead of Management Services and AT-OneGerman Aerospace Center (DLR)Institute of Flight Guidance
DLR Institute of Flight Guidance
Drone operations impacted by danger spot – City-ATM Phase 2
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Milestones
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19Institute of Flight Guidance: number of PhD students (2020)
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192020
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41,78119
Institute of Flight Guidance: number of ISI/Scopus peer-reviewed publications (2016-2020)
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41,7841ISI/Scopus peer-reviewed publications (open access)
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41,7878ISI/Scopus peer-reviewed publications (restricted)
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33,103136
Institute of Flight Guidance: number of employees (2020)
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33,10333Female
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33,103103Male
