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In thatway s own projects y eputati ser - - DLR Research and Corporate Results 2005/2006 Annual Report 2005/2006 Corporate Results Resea rch and rch Impressum Research and Corporate Results 2005/2006 German Aerospace Center (DLR) 3 Contents Preface . .6 Research Results Aeronautics . .10 Space Management and Space . .22 Transport . .34 Energy . .38 Project Management Agencies . 42 Corporate Results Corporate Strategy . 46 The research enterprise . 46 New corporate strategy . 46 Presentation of results . 47 Results Third-party funds . 48 Research-related results . 48 Technology marketing . 49 Structure Corporate development . 52 Quality management and environmental protection . 54 Relations Helmholtz Association of National Research Centers . 58 National and European Networking . 58 International cooperation . 61 Corporate communication . 64 People Equal opportunities; work-life balance . 66 Personnel development at DLR . 66 Awards and prizes . 70 Compilation of Performance Indicators . 72 4 Contents Facts & Figures Institutes and facilities . .76 Members and executive bodies . .76 DLR Senate . 78 DLR Senate Committee . .78 Members of the Executive Board . .79 Space Committee . 79 Scientific Technical Council . 79 Affiliates and joint ventures . .80 Use of funds . 82 List of abbreviations . 84 5 Preface Dear readers, Next year, the German Aerospace Center (DLR) will be able to look back on a tra- dition that spans an entire century. And indeed, the level of importance and per- formance reached by the aerospace sector in that time is fascinating to con- template, a fact that is eloquently docu- mented by our annual report entitled “Research and Corporate Results”. A cen- tury ago, who would have expected research to make such progress in the service of science, the society, and the economy? Who could have foreseen DLR occupying top positions in Europe and even in the entire world with such assu- rance? Just take the leading position in the field of Earth observation which Germany clai- med and was granted at the Ministerial Conference of the European Space Agency ESA in December 2005. It not only emphasises Germany’s excellence in instrument development but also promo- tes the use of Earth observation in nume- rous applications of political and societal importance. Then, there is the acquisition of two new leading-edge research air- craft last year, a Gulfstream G550 and an Airbus A320. This addition to DLR’s fleet of aircraft offers extraordinary opportuni- ties to address multi-faceted questions in aeronautical and atmospheric research at the highest level. Thus, besides clearly demonstrating its excellence and innova- tive strength, DLR sustainably consolida- ted its leadership in European aeronauti- cal research. 6 Preface The same is true for two other DLR busi- ble returns. The way in which DLR pro- ness areas, transport and energy, which duces its services is described in the se- share synergies with the aerospace area. cond part of the annual report entitled In the transport area, a climate-control- “Corporate Results”. It displays the cha- led roller test bench for passenger cars racteristic configuration of the “DLR was commissioned which is equipped Research Enterprise” as well as its mani- with systems for exhaust-gas analysis fold national and international relations, and – a the worldwide first – explosion thus corroborating DLR’s claim to being protection. This large-scale facility per- a research institution that uses the very mits testing even vehicles powered by latest methodology in its operations. At hydrogen and natural gas to assist in the the same time, it invites benchmarking development of new propulsion con- by quoting a number of selected perfor- cepts. As regards to energy, the work of mance indicators. But the reason for the business area on solar hydrogen pro- DLR´s leading position is not only its duction, which was awarded a number research portfolio. It is also the combina- of international prizes, deserves particu- tion of its functions as a research institu- lar mention as it places hydrogen more tion, a space agency, and Germany´s big- firmly on track towards becoming the gest project management organisation fuel of the future. which provides the opportunity to open up new dimensions for the future. Entitled “Research Results”, the first part of our annual report graphically describes One hundred years of aerospace research, all these as well as many other highlights. from 1907 to 2007, did nothing to les- Together, they form an important contri- sen our dynamism, on the contrary: DLR bution towards securing the future of is more dynamic than it ever was before. our society and our economy. However, New challenges, new tools, new methods we are only able to fulfil our mission so – not only are all these things expected effectively because the state accords of us, but we actively push them on our- great strategic importance to the aero- selves. As you read this report on our space as well as to the transport and “Research and Corporate Results”, I should energy sectors and regards DLR as a cru- be glad if you could feel some of the cial force in this area. The truth of this drive which our more than 5,000 em- was brought home to us once again ployees generate so inimitably. when responsibility for DLR was transfer- red from the Federal Ministry of Educa- Koeln-Porz, December 2006 tion and Research to the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology. In the future, DLR will similarly be able to rely on this high esteem, which also puts us under a corresponding obligation. The Federal Ministry of Economics and Tech- nology set a number of positive high- lights from the very start, particularly at the ESA Ministerial Conference mentio- ned above. The same holds true for the other ministries and state governments which are DLR’s partners. They all show similar commitment to supporting DLR, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr.-Ing. E.h. Dr. h.c. mult. and we try to give them the best possi- Sigmar Wittig Chairman of the Executive Board 7 8 Research Results RESEARCH RESULTS 9 Aeronautics Addressing nearly all essential aspects In civil aviation, research is largely of today’s air transport system, the guided by the general objectives of research programme of the aeronau- the European research agenda. As tics business area covers fixed-wing before, the period covered by this aircraft, helicopters, propulsion tech- report was characterised by increa- nologies, air traffic management, singly profound cooperation with and the environmental aspects of air aeronautical research institutions transport. Wherever it appears feasi- elsewhere in Europe, particularly ble and sensible, defence technology ONERA in France and NLR in the problems will be investigated in close Netherlands. Similarly close contacts connection with technologies for were maintained with the industry civilian applications although, becau- to ensure the relevance of DLR’s se of their nature, they sometimes work in practical applications. form the subject of dedicated research projects. The current aeronautics research pro- gramme of the Federal Government (LUFO IV) is expected to make a major contribution towards enhan- cing the network that exists between research and the industry in Germany. The scope of DLR’s participation in the recent first call for joint project tenders was correspondingly large. On the European plane, it is expec- ted that the seventh research frame- work programme will be launched in 2007. Here again, DLR is preparing to make its own contributions towards aeronautical issues. 10 Research Results > Aeronautics New research aircraft in a flying change HALO for atmospheric research, a converted A320 for flight system development For DLR’s aeronautics area, taking deli- These acquisitions underline DLR’s uni- DLR’s recently-acquired