Annual Report 2008

Annual Report 2008 Annual Report 2008 Fraunhofer-Institut für Naturwissenschaftlich-Technische Trendanalysen INT Dr. Uwe Wiemken Phone +49 2251 18-227 [email protected] Preface of the director The Fraunhofer INT looks back at another Commission, European Security Research and eventful and successful year 2008. The pleasant Innovation Forum ESRIF, European Parliament, development of recent years in contract research EuroTech SRG) as part of a network of defense- was continued, as was the Institute’s adjustment oriented cooperation partners. process to the general Fraunhofer model. In 2008, the number of employees financed by The Institute successfully continued its special- contract research rose by three, and new frame- ized research in the nuclear field. The number of work conditions becoming valid in 2009 promise projects the Fraunhofer INT carried out for medium- further growth here. We expect a more continu- sized industrial companies on the suitability of ous development in contract research in the years electronic components for application in radiation to come. environments kept increasing. The first phase of the internal strategic alignment In light of this background, we are confident process of the Institute initiated in 2007 was that the dynamic development of the Institute concluded and documented in mid-2008 with a can be sustainably ensured. To create the infra- comprehensive strategic plan. It is the basis for structure required for this, the Fraunhofer INT, the strategy for the coming years. in cooperation with the Fraunhofer headquarters, developed a master plan for the constructional As to external developments, the fundamentally expansion of the Institute elaborated by an changing political and public perception of internal architectural office in 2008. This plan includes and external security continues. The redefinition a larger lecture room, a larger library and the of the role of national and international govern- establishment of further workplaces. mental and quasi-governmental institutions We are optimistic and confident to realize this dealing with security and defense is by far not expansion in the coming years. finished. It becomes evident that virtually all organizations with a strong need for long-term At this point, my personal thanks go to the strategic alignment have a high demand for German Federal Ministry of Defence, which will professional assessment and advice on long-term continue to ensure the scientific basis of the technological developments and their impacts Institute’s work by providing base funding, for on precautionary planning. the fruitful and friendly cooperation. Moreover, I would like to offer my thanks to all The Fraunhofer INT has intensified its support friends of the Institute, particularly to the trustees, of civil preventive institutions (e.g. the Protection for their support during this interesting and Commission of the German Federal Ministry of motivating phase of the Institute’s history. the Interior BMI, the German Federal Authority for Radiation Protection BfS, the German Federal At the same time, I would like to thank all of Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance the Fraunhofer INT’s employees for their great BBK and the German Federal Criminal Police Office commitment in recent years. BKA). The Institute also enhanced its international cooperation on the integration of long-term technological developments into national defense planning (NATO, European Defence Agency, Lol61 cooperation). Furthermore, the Fraunhofer INT increased its efforts to support civil European security research and associated planning and decision-making processes of European organizations (e.g. EU Dr. Uwe Wiemken 1 Cooperation agreement between France, Great Britain, Italy, Sweden, Spain and Germany Fraunhofer INT Annual Report 2008 5 Table of Contents Profile 9 The Institute in numbers 10 Organizational structure 13 Board of Trustees 14 The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft 15 Departments 17 Technology Analyses and Forecasts (TAV) 17 Meta Analyses and Planning Support (AP) 21 Nuclear and Electromagnetic Effects (NE) 25 Business Administration (BZD) 31 Selected work results 35 Selected developments in materials research 35 Complex systems 39 ESRIF – European Security Research and Innovation Forum: Strategic Research Planning on European Level 43 Measuring ionizing radiation by means of a fiber Bragg grating 47 News, Events, People 2008 50 Visit of the Minister of the Interior of North Rhine Westphalia Dr. Ingo Wolf 50 Future Security 2008: International Security Research Conference 51 Cooperation agreement between the Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences and the Fraunhofer INT 52 Visit of a Chinese delegation 53 Workshop “Research in the Area of Security and Defense in 2030“ 54 Appendix 56 Lectures 56 International Cooperation 57 International Review Activities 58 Collaboration in Committees 58 Participation in Standardization Work 59 Presentations 2008 61 Publications 2008 64 Seminar Presentations at the Fraunhofer INT in 2008 68 Fields of Work and Contact Persons 70 How to reach us 73 Editorial Notes 74 Fraunhofer INT Annual Report 2008 7 Profile Profile The central mission of the Fraunhofer INT is the creation, maintenance and documentation of a comprehensive overview of the general research and technology landscape, from the viewpoint of both the scientific-technical analysis of reliability and relevance in terms of content and international structures, institutions and processes. The objective of our work, which is financed by the base funding of the German federal ministry of defence (BMVg) and by civil contract research, is to ensure our ability to give reliable content- related assessments on all aspects of technological developments and their implications on society and precautionary planning. Our main focus is on the long-term perspective, which supports and accompanies the definition of objectives. This general approach is complemen- ted by in-depth studies and analyses whenever necessary. In particular, experimental and theoretical research projects are carried out on nuclear-physical and electromagnetic problems. On the one hand, these projects serve to ensure our ability to provide assessments, advice and cooperation to the BMVg on the prevention against nuclear and electromagnetic threats. On the other hand, they also serve to market our historically grown competence in these fields. The Institute’s equipment includes state-of-the-art measuring technology, a wide range of laboratory equipment and large-scale devices, such as radiation sources, electromagnetic simulation units and special computer programs, and cannot be found in this combination in any other civilian institution in Germany. Fraunhofer INT Annual Report 2008 9 The Institute in numbers The Institute in numbers Personnel In 2008, personnel capacity again increased in comparison to the previous year. The part of scientists in the whole staff climbed steadily in recent years and now accounts for 64%. In addition to the employees listed in the table, there are constantly about 15 research and student assistants and two apprentices. Furthermore, the Fraunhofer INT maintains a network of freelance scientists who are regularly integrated into the institute’s work. 2007 2008 Occupied positions People Occupied positions People Scientists 40,5 43 42,7 45 Graduates 11,5 13 12,5 13 Technicians, others 13,5 16 11,5 15 Total 65,5 72 66,7 73 Budget The Fraunhofer Gesellschaft distinguishes between operating budget and investment budget. The operating budget covers personnel and material expenses, while the investment budget covers the purchase of investment goods such as scientific equipment and computers. The Fraunhofer INT’s expenditure is financed by base funding from the BMVg on the one hand and Budget in 1000 C 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Expenditure Operating budget 4 859,0 5 368,0 5 379,5 5 356,8 5 453,6 thereof personnel costs 3 683,0 3 848,8 3 930,3 3 931,1 4 177,8 thereof non-personnel costs 1 176,0 1 519,2 1 449,2 1 425,7 1 275,8 Investment budget 0 390,0 1 133,7 0 425,3 0 560,2 0 569,2 Total 5 249,0 6 501,7 5 804,8 5 917,0 6 022,8 Funding Base funding 3 800,0 3 910,0 3 881,0 3 881,0 4 071,0 Contract research 1 449,0 2 591,7 1 923,8 2 037,0 1 951,8 10 Fraunhofer INT Annual Report 2008 The Institute in numbers by income from research projects on the other Budget from 2004 to 2008 hand. With a slight, tariff-driven increase in the base funding, the Institute was able to cover in 1000 C the funding of its budget with the income from contract research. By now, about a third of the 7000 Institute’s budget is financed by contract research. 6000 In 2008, the Fraunhofer INT worked on 60 different contract research projects, 5000 27 for public clients and 33 for industrial clients. The greatest part of the Institute’s income is 4000 generated in the area of public clients. However, the part of income from industry 3000 projects increases steadily. The Fraunhofer INT’s most important client is 2000 the German Federal Ministry of Defence. 1000 1000 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Investment budget Material costs Personnel costs Financial development from 2004 to 2008 in 1000 C 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 1000 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Contract research Base funding Fraunhofer INT Annual Report 2008 11 Organizational structure Technology Analysis and Forecasting (TAV) Dr. Thomas Kretschmer Phone +49 225118-232 [email protected] Deputy Dipl.-Phys. Jürgen Kohlhoff Phone +49 225118-220 [email protected] Office Elke Lennartz Phone +49 225118-207 [email protected] Meta-Analyses and Planning Support (AP) Dr. Joachim Schulze Phone +49 225118-303 [email protected] Deputy Dipl.-Phys. Paul Thesing Phone +49 225118-261 [email protected] Director Office Helena Brandt Phone +49 225118-287 Dr. Uwe Wiemken Phone +49 225118-227 [email protected] [email protected] Deputy Director Dr.

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