Digital replicas of complex aviation components support the development and optimization of flight control systems. Shown are a digital CAD mockup, a dynamic simulation model, and an FEM model of the drivetrain of an electromechanical actuator.
The working group Virtual Certification explores innovative, simulation-based approaches for the certification of safety-critical aircraft systems. By integrating time-domain simulations and domain-specific high-fidelity analyses, we aim to make the certification process more efficient. This enables faster and more cost-effective market entry of new technologies by reducing the reliance on physical testing.
The group focuses particularly on flight control and actuation systems, as well as avionics for low-emission aircraft in the CS-23 and CS-25 categories, and for unmanned aerial vehicles. Even in early development phases, system designs can be evaluated and optimized using high-fidelity simulation models. Scientifically grounded modeling and validation methods help to build trust in virtual testing procedures. For model validation, we employ powerful real-time simulation platforms and modular ground test benches. Hybrid testing methods enable seamless integration of hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) tests with reliable real-time simulations.
