Abstract

Disclosed is a method of exchanging cryptographic parameters in a network of tire monitoring devices, the method including broadcasting, from each tire monitoring device to a plurality of other tire monitoring devices, a message comprising a cryptographic parameter generated by that respective tire monitoring device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 23/04 - Signalling devices actuated by tyre pressure mounted on the wheel or tyre
• B64D 45/00 - Aircraft indicators or protectors not otherwise provided for
• H04L 9/08 - Key distribution
• H04L 9/30 - Public key, i.e. encryption algorithm being computationally infeasible to invert and users' encryption keys not requiring secrecy
• H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols

Goods & Services

Avionic equipment, namely radios and communication hardware for aircraft, unmanned air vehicles and ground stations; Command and control systems for aircraft and unmanned air vehicles, comprised of computer hardware, networking hardware, and recorded software to plan, manage, execute, and train for tactical missions and payload handling; Datalinks being downsized, portable, passive, active or remote electronic devices for receiving, transmitting, reproduction and processing of data, for aircraft and unmanned air vehicles; Computer software providing multi source data fusion, data management, and analysis, to enable military commanders to perform air battle management; Passive and active avionic sensors for situational awareness and target detection. Aircraft; Unmanned air vehicles.

Abstract

A method and system for deterministically managing execution of applications by a multi-core processor on shared resources. The system includes a time management unit, TMU, for controlling execution of at least one application of the applications, a control and/or message bus for transmitting messages between the TMU and each of a multiplicity of cores of the multi-core processor, connection and/or arbitration logic for connecting the multiplicity of cores of the multi-core processor to shared resources based on an action by the TMU to control execution of the at least one application, wherein the TMU is configured to receive a checkpoint reached message from the at least one application, and the checkpoint reached message is sent by the at least one application. The method and system enable the control and deterministic execution of applications of high integrity levels.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 9/50 - Allocation of resources, e.g. of the central processing unit [CPU]
• G06F 21/62 - Protecting access to data via a platform, e.g. using keys or access control rules

Abstract

A lightning arrester for a low observable vehicle, in particular stealth aircraft, is proposed, comprising a support structure composed of a first metal alloy having high thermal stability and comprising a diverting structure composed of a second metal alloy having high electrical conductivity, the diverting structure being accommodated at least sectionally in the support structure; and a vehicle, in particular stealth aircraft, comprising at least one such lightning arrester is also proposed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 45/02 - Lightning protectorsStatic dischargers
• H01Q 17/00 - Devices for absorbing waves radiated from an antenna Combinations of such devices with active antenna elements or systems
• H02G 13/00 - Installations of lightning conductorsFastening thereof to supporting structure

Goods & Services

Electric sensors; datalinks being downsized, portable, passive, active or remote electronic devices for receiving, transmitting, reproduction and processing of data, ground control terminals being data processing apparatus and instruments; all the aforesaid goods being components for unmanned air vehicles (UAVs); training simulators, namely, one system integrating software interface and hardware components to simulate driving and control of unmanned aerial vehicles. Unmanned air vehicles, namely, drones; unmanned air vehicles for surveillance, reconnaissance, and weapon delivery.

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a reactor device (2) for converting powdered metal oxides, in particular metal oxides contained in regolith, to metal powder and molecular oxygen (O2), the reactor device (2) comprising a cathode reactor vessel (8) providing a receiving space (14) for the powdered metal oxides and adapted to be connected to an electron source (21) such that the powdered electrode oxides can be converted to the metal powder and oxygen ions (O2−) by the application of an electrical potential, and an anode reactor vessel (4) adapted to be connected to an electron sink (22) to attract the oxygen ions (O2−) travelling through an electrolyte (6) from the cathode reactor vessel (8) to the anode reactor vessel (4) during operation of the reactor device (2); wherein the anode reactor vessel (4) at least partially surrounds the cathode reactor vessel (8). Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to a conversion system (1) for converting powdered metal oxides, in particular metal oxides contained in regolith, to a metal powder and molecular oxygen (O2), the conversion system (1) comprising at least one corresponding reactor device (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 19/08 - Processes employing the direct application of electric or wave energy, or particle radiationApparatus therefor
• B01J 19/00 - Chemical, physical or physico-chemical processes in generalTheir relevant apparatus
• B01J 19/24 - Stationary reactors without moving elements inside
• B22F 9/14 - Making metallic powder or suspensions thereofApparatus or devices specially adapted therefor using physical processes using electric discharge

Goods & Services

Computer software for the agent-based 3D analysis simulation for the simulation and analysis of multidomain technical-tactical scenarios (Land, Sea, Air, Space, Cyber) for military and civil security applications; Computer software for modelling and simulation of technical platforms (such as vehicles, aircrafts, ships) with its sensors, communication and interaction capabilities for military and civil security applications; Computer software for simulation and training and for creating a virtual environment for use in learning and simulating weapon system effectiveness, weapon offensive capabilities, and weapon defensive capabilities; Computer software for scenario simulation for mission planning and operational analysis purpose in military and civil security environment.

Goods & Services

Computer software for multi-domain defense simulation, operational analysis, and strategic planning; software for battlefield simulation and wargaming, enabling mission planning, scenario analysis, and resource optimization across air, land, sea, space, and cyber operations; computer software for generating synthetic training data and environments, supporting machine learning model development, testing, and validation for defense applications; software for creating virtual environments and Computer Generated Forces (CGF) for simulation, training, and testing of weapon systems, multi-domain strategies, and command post exercises; computer software for simulation of multi-domain military operations, including urban terrain, maritime environments, and command structures; virtual reality software for simulating interactions with terrain, vehicles, weapons, and adversarial forces across domains in a virtual environment for military training and experimentation; computer software for scenario simulation, enabling virtual training for multi-domain tactics, operational decision-making, and system-of-systems analysis in defense contexts.

Abstract

An arrangement for actuating a closure element that is movable to selectively close and open up an outlet opening of a tank, which can be received or is accommodated in an aircraft, of a device for dropping water for firefighting. The arrangement is formed with a Geneva drive mechanism and makes it possible for the closure element situated in an opened position to be closed to close the outlet opening in a closed position, for the closure element to be locked in the closed position, and for the closure element locked in the closed position to be unlocked for opening the closure element, when the tank is full, to release water. A device with the arrangement for dropping water from an aircraft for firefighting purposes and an aircraft with the device are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 1/16 - Dropping or releasing powdered, liquid or gaseous matter, e.g. for fire-fighting
• F16K 31/528 - Mechanical actuating means with crank, eccentric, or cam with pin and slot
• F16K 35/02 - Means to prevent accidental or unauthorised actuation to be locked or disconnected by means of a push or pull

Abstract

In general, the present invention relates to a configurable light signal. More particularly, the present invention relates to an apparatus for providing a configurable light signal, to a moving object comprising such an apparatus and to a method for providing a configurable light signal. An embodiment of the apparatus comprises at least one light source 110, a spatial light modulator 120, a lens system 130, and a controller device 122. The at least one light source 110, the spatial light modulator 120 and the lens system 130 are configured and arranged to provide a light trajectory beginning from the at least one light source 110 to the spatial light modulator 120 into the lens system 130 and out of the lens system 130 to a search field 140. The controller device 122 is configured to control the spatial light modulator 120 and the spatial light modulator 120 is configured to modulate the light of the light trajectory spatially to provide at least one contour limited footprint 141 of the light within the search field 140.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 10/118 - Arrangements specific to free-space transmission, i.e. transmission through air or vacuum specially adapted for satellite communication
• H01Q 15/02 - Refracting or diffracting devices, e.g. lens, prism

Abstract

A method for operating a synthetic aperture radar, SAR, mode, in an SAR instrument, wherein the method comprises the steps of: acquiring at least one subswath positioned in an across track direction of a movement of the SAR instrument, wherein the at least one subswath is acquired during at least one acquisition burst duration and/or at a predetermined radio frequency bandwidth; adjusting the at least one acquisition burst duration and/or the predetermined radio frequency bandwidth and/or a number of parallel simultaneous subswaths and/or an inserted burst duration for a further subswath based upon a predetermined parameter; constructing an SAR image based on the acquired at least one subswath.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 13/90 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging using synthetic aperture techniques

Abstract

An apparatus management system for controlling at least one function of an apparatus, such as a vehicle, operated by an operator and exposed to a potential impact approaching the apparatus, includes: an impact reaction system, configured for generating a command for controlling the at least one function of the apparatus; wherein the impact reaction system includes: an intervention control unit; and an operator notification unit. The intervention control unit includes at least one control model configured for assessing at least one command for controlling the at least one function of the apparatus to perform an intervention to avoid the impact. The operator notification unit is configured to issue at least one notification to the operator regarding the at least one command. The intervention control unit is configured to output the at least one command for controlling the at least one function of the apparatus subsequent to issuance of the notification.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 30/15 - Vehicle, aircraft or watercraft design

Abstract

A vehicle management system includes a missile avoidance system that generates command for controlling at least one function of a vehicle. The missile avoidance system includes a maneuver control unit and a missile avoidance management unit. The maneuver control unit includes at least two control models. Each of the at least two control models generates the command for controlling the at least one function of the vehicle, and each of the at least two control models can be selectively put in an active state or an inactive state. The missile avoidance management unit selects one of the at least two control models and putts it in the active state. The maneuver control unit outputs the command for controlling the at least one function of the vehicle provided by the control model that is in the active state.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 1/617 - Safety or protection, e.g. defining protection zones around obstacles or avoiding hazards
• G05D 1/46 - Control of position or course in three dimensions
• G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft

Abstract

A system for information transmission in a quantum communication network is provided. An embodiment of the system comprises: - a first laser signal source configured to generate a first laser signal, and - a second laser signal source configured to generate a second laser signal, wherein each laser signal source is configured to provide the corresponding laser signal to - a coupler unit, wherein said coupler unit is configured to receive and to couple both laser signals, and to provide coupled laser signals to - an optical waveguide, wherein said optical waveguide is configured to - receive the coupled laser signals and - cause a concentric alignment of the coupled laser signals by allowing the received coupled laser signals a mode propagation to provide concentrically aligned laser signals to - a directional unit, wherein said directional unit is configured to receive the concentric aligned laser signals and to provide the concentrically aligned laser signals to a second terminal of the quantum communication network.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 10/11 - Arrangements specific to free-space transmission, i.e. transmission through air or vacuum
• H04B 10/70 - Photonic quantum communication

Abstract

The invention relates to a relative position determination device comprising at least four transceiver units, wherein each of the at least four transceiver units is configured and designed to transmit - a broadband signal having a broadband signal property and - a position signal having information about an inherent and/or relative position of the transceiver unit, in such a way that an object approaching the device can determine its position relative to the device from differences between object-inherent reception times of the broadband signal property of received broadband signals and received position signals.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 5/02 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinationsPosition-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves
• G01S 5/10 - Position of receiver fixed by co-ordinating a plurality of position lines defined by path-difference measurements
• G01S 5/06 - Position of source determined by co-ordinating a plurality of position lines defined by path-difference measurements

Goods & Services

Electric sensors; datalinks being downsized, portable, passive, active or remote electronic devices for receiving, transmitting, reproduction and processing of data, ground control terminals being data processing apparatus and instruments; all the aforesaid goods being components for Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs); training simulators, namely, one system integrating software interface and hardware components to simulate driving and control of unmanned aerial vehicles. Unmanned air vehicles, namely, drones; unmanned air vehicles for surveillance, reconnaissance, and weapon delivery; UAV systems composed of UAVs and component parts, containing sensors, downsized, portable, passive and active remote ground control terminals, data links comprised of ground control terminals and airborne data terminals that allow the UAV to be controlled by the ground operators and further allow data to be transmitted from the UAV to the ground operators.

Abstract

An air-conducting structure (100) for an aircraft including a first duct portion (110) configured to conduct a first air stream (111), a second duct portion (120) which opens into the first duct portion (110) and is configured to conduct a second air stream (121), and a vaned rotor (130) in the first duct portion (110) and driven by the second air stream (121). The air-conducting structure (100) may be used as or in an air ejector or ejector pump.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 13/08 - Arrangements or adaptations of air-treatment apparatus for aircraft crew or passengers, or freight space the air being conditioned the air being heated or cooled
• B64D 13/06 - Arrangements or adaptations of air-treatment apparatus for aircraft crew or passengers, or freight space the air being conditioned

Abstract

A method and system for determining a position of a transmitter includes synchronizing receivers by forwarding a list of measurement parameters from a central control unit to the receivers, wherein the list of measurement parameters contains a multiplicity of measurement time intervals, measuring signals by the receivers using the list of measurement parameters, forwarding data relating to the measured signals from the receivers to the central control unit, wherein the data relating to the measured signals contain a measurement time and a measurement position of the measured signal, and evaluating the forwarded data to determine the position of the transmitter by the central control unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 5/14 - Determining absolute distances from a plurality of spaced points of known location

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for stabilising the frequency of a narrow-band Q-switched laser, in which method laser radiation from a seed laser (5) with a wavelength at which the laser pulses are to be generated is coupled into the laser resonator. A temporal intensity profile of laser radiation from the seed laser (5) coupled out of the laser resonator is detected, and, on the basis of the simultaneously detected temporal intensity profile, the optical resonator length of the laser resonator is controlled, by periodically varying same, to an approximately constant temporal average value in a control period between two laser pulses. During the time range in which the laser pulse is being generated, the optical resonator length of the laser resonator is changed from an initial value, that is known due to the previous control process, to a resonance value at which the laser resonator is in resonance with the wavelength of the seed laser (5) when the Q-switch (4) is switched, and, when said resonance value is reached, the Q-switch (4) is switched in order to generate a laser pulse. The method protects the element used to change the resonator length and yet makes it possible to stabilise frequency in a highly accurate manner with good a priori knowledge of the trigger time.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01S 3/139 - Stabilisation of laser output parameters, e.g. frequency or amplitude by controlling the mutual position or the reflecting properties of the reflectors of the cavity
• H01S 3/10 - Controlling the intensity, frequency, phase, polarisation or direction of the emitted radiation, e.g. switching, gating, modulating or demodulating
• H01S 3/1123 - Q-switching
• H01S 3/115 - Q-switching using intracavity electro-optic devices
• H01S 3/08 - Construction or shape of optical resonators or components thereof

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a spacecraft is disclosed including electing an outer cover material for the spacecraft, the outer cover material having an inner surface and an outer surface, the outer surface being electrically conductive, and the method further includes partially exposing the outer surface of the outer cover material to laser source to achieve a marking on the outer surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64G 1/58 - Thermal protection, e.g. heat shields
• B41M 5/26 - Thermography

Abstract

A driverless ground vehicle for coupling to an aircraft has a vehicle base, a chassis with wheels that is arranged on the vehicle base, a control unit, a drive, an electrical energy store, and a coupling unit. The drive is coupled to the chassis for moving the wheels. The coupling unit is arranged on the vehicle base and carries an electrical line to be connected to the electrical energy store and has a first electrical connector at a distal end. The coupling unit is designed to move the first electrical connector for coupling to a second electrical connector. The control unit is connected to the drive and the coupling unit to control the drive to move the ground vehicle to the aircraft and to control the coupling unit to move the first connector into a predefinable position on the aircraft to establish an electrical connection to the second electrical connector.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64F 1/35 - Ground or aircraft-carrier-deck installations for supplying electrical power to stationary aircraft
• B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
• B60L 53/35 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles

Abstract

An observation system for observing a region of interest. The observation system has multiple mobile sensor carrier platforms and a resource allocation unit. The mobile sensor carrier platforms may be configured as satellites having a sensor signal emitter and/or a sensor signal receiver, for example. The resource allocation unit is configured to assign tasks to the sensor carrier platforms on the basis of various criteria in order to improve the efficiency for carrying out the tasks and the completion rate.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06V 20/13 - Satellite images

Abstract

A part comprising a body and a film bonded to a surface of the body and incorporating an electronic circuit. This electronic circuit comprises at least one electronic component, conductive lines connected to the electronic component and at least two connection terminals positioned on at least one of the conductive lines, each connection terminal having a cross-section, in a plane parallel to the surface of the body, greater than twice the cross-section of a conductive line. By virtue of the connection terminals, which are distributed over the electronic circuit, it is possible to replace a faulty circuit segment with a repair circuit segment.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 13/04 - Mounting of components
• H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits Details
• H05K 13/08 - Monitoring manufacture of assemblages

Abstract

An internal conductor device for a waveguide radiator, in particular for a waveguide radiator has at least one slotted waveguide, at least one support rail, at least one dielectric unit that is arranged on the at least one support rail and comprises at least one dielectric element, and has at least one internal conductor that is arranged on the at least one dielectric unit, wherein the at least one internal conductor is fixed at least substantially mechanically on the at least one dielectric element and/or that the at least one dielectric element is fixed at least substantially mechanically on the at least one support rail.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 13/20 - Non-resonant leaky-waveguide or transmission-line antennas Equivalent structures causing radiation along the transmission path of a guided wave
• H01Q 21/00 - Antenna arrays or systems

Abstract

An adaptable lattice structure (110, 120, 130, 140) for a an Unmanned Aerial System, UAS, comprising: a plurality of lattice voxels (100, 102), wherein each lattice voxel (100, 102) comprises: a plurality of same shape elements (10, 12); wherein each same shape element (10, 12) comprises a plurality of connector elements (20), wherein the plurality of connector elements (20) are configured to temporarily couple a first same shape element (10) to at least a second same shape element (12); wherein the plurality of same shape elements (10, 12) are configured to be temporarily coupled so as to form a three dimensional lattice voxel (100); and wherein at least one of the connector elements (20) on a first lattice voxel (100) is configured to temporarily couple the first lattice voxel (100) to a second lattice voxel (102) after the formation of the first lattice voxel (100) and the second lattice voxel (102).

IPC Classes  ?

• B64U 20/40 - Modular UAVs
• B64U 20/70 - Constructional aspects of the UAV body
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
• B64U 50/33 - Supply or distribution of electrical power generated by combustion engines
• B64U 101/31 - UAVs specially adapted for particular uses or applications for imaging, photography or videography for surveillance
• B64U 101/55 - UAVs specially adapted for particular uses or applications for life-saving or rescue operationsUAVs specially adapted for particular uses or applications for medical use

Abstract

A space station includes a housing that defines an interior space. An inner chamber is located in the interior space and defines an inner cavity that is sealable from the remainder of the interior space. At least one bulkhead is arranged in the interior space to partition the interior space into at least two compartments that are hermetically sealable from one another. One compartment can be accesses from another compartment via the inner cavity of the inner chamber. The inner cavity is sealable against each compartment. Openings in an outer surface of the housing enable crew members to leave a damaged compartment through the opening. Thus, alternative routes exist to leave a damaged compartment, i.e., either through the inner cavity or through the opening in the outer surface of the housing. When one compartment is damaged, the adjacent compartments are still operative because they are sealed from the damaged compartment.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64G 1/12 - Artificial satellitesSystems of such satellitesInterplanetary vehicles manned
• B64G 1/60 - Crew or passenger accommodations

Abstract

A space station includes a housing that defines an interior space. An inner chamber is located in the interior space and defines an inner cavity that is sealable from the remainder of the interior space. At least one bulkhead is arranged in the interior space to partition the interior space into at least two compartments that are hermetically sealable from one another. One compartment can be accessed from another compartment via the inner cavity of the inner chamber. The inner cavity is sealable against each compartment. Openings in an outer surface of the housing enable crew members to leave a damaged compartment through the opening. Thus, alternative routes exist to leave a damaged compartment, i.e., either through the inner cavity or through the opening in the outer surface of the housing. When one compartment is damaged, the adjacent compartments are still operative because they are sealed from the damaged compartment.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64G 1/12 - Artificial satellitesSystems of such satellitesInterplanetary vehicles manned

Abstract

A vehicle body with a cavity therein. The cavity is optionally closed or opened by a door arrangement with one or more door leaves. The door leaves are connected to a wall of the cavity via multiple-joint hinges. A pivot axis of the door leaves is situated outside the cavity, and the multiple-joint hinges are arranged completely in the cavity without taking up installation space outside the inner volume of the cavity when the door arrangement is in the closed state. This design requires little installation space and allows a great freedom of movement of the door leaves.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 1/14 - WindowsDoorsHatch covers or access panelsSurrounding frame structuresCanopiesWindscreens

Abstract

A device for creating a stiffened region on an outer structure of an aircraft for subsequently providing a service access if required is disclosed having an outer structure, a reinforcing plate which is mounted in a predetermined installation region on an inner side of the outer structure and forms a contact surface between the reinforcing plate and the outer structure. The reinforcing plate has a through-opening along the surface normal of the contact surface, and a connecting material which connects the reinforcing plate to the outer structure in an edge region of the contact surface by substance-to-substance bonding and/or by interlocking engagement.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64F 5/10 - Manufacturing or assembling aircraft, e.g. jigs therefor
• B64C 1/14 - WindowsDoorsHatch covers or access panelsSurrounding frame structuresCanopiesWindscreens

Abstract

A navigational method including determination of a position of an object to be navigated as a combination of three coordinates and a representation of the determined position on a digital map, wherein the map has a plurality of predefined spatial segments (110), wherein each of the plurality of predefined spatial segments (110) is determined by a volume and a distinct combination of three coordinates.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 21/00 - NavigationNavigational instruments not provided for in groups

Abstract

A device for providing a gas component having an electrolysis unit having a first chamber and a second chamber separated from the first chamber by a separating unit. The first chamber receives an electrolyte and provides a first gas component, and the second chamber provides a second gas component. A pressure inside the second chamber is greater than a pressure inside the first chamber. An electrolyte flow of the electrolyte only occurs in the first chamber and a passage of the electrolyte into the second chamber is prevented to keep the second gas component separate from the electrolyte. A phase separation unit separates the first gas component from the electrolyte to provide the first gas component. Also an aircraft or a spacecraft with such a device.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25B 15/08 - Supplying or removing reactants or electrolytesRegeneration of electrolytes
• C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
• C25B 9/19 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms
• C25B 9/67 - Heating or cooling means
• C25B 9/77 - Assemblies comprising two or more cells of the filter-press type having diaphragms

Goods & Services

Fabrics, in particular technical and functional textiles, namely, textile laminates and coated textiles for use in manufacture of fiber-reinforced composites, namely, carbon fiber composites (CFC), glass-fiber reinforced polymers (GRP), and aramid fiber-reinforced polymers (AFP) for use in aviation, wind power, and the transport sector; filtering materials of textile for use in manufacture of fiber-reinforced composites, namely, carbon fiber composites (CFC), glass-fiber reinforced polymers (GRP), and aramid fiber-reinforced polymers (AFP) for use in aviation, wind power, and the transport sector Air-permeable plastic films for use in manufacture of fiber-reinforced composites, namely, carbon fiber composites (CFC), glass-fiber reinforced polymers (GRP), and aramid fiber-reinforced polymers (AFP) for use in aviation, wind power, and the transport sector; polymeric membranes for use in manufacture of fiber-reinforced composites, namely, carbon fiber composites (CFC), glass-fiber reinforced polymers (GRP), and aramid fiber-reinforced polymers (AFP) for use in aviation, wind power, and the transport sector; microporous synthetic sheets for use in manufacture of fiber-reinforced composites, namely, carbon fiber composites (CFC), glass-fiber reinforced polymers (GRP), and aramid fiber-reinforced polymers (AFP) for use in aviation, wind power, and the transport sector; microporous hoses, not of metal, for use in manufacture of fiber-reinforced composites, namely, carbon fiber composites (CFC), glass-fiber reinforced polymers (GRP), and aramid fiber-reinforced polymers (AFP) for use in aviation, wind power, and the transport sector; films of textile membrane laminates for use in manufacture of fiber-reinforced composites, namely, carbon fiber composites (CFC), glass-fiber reinforced polymers (GRP), and aramid fiber-reinforced polymers (AFP) for use in aviation, wind power, and the transport sector

Goods & Services

Batteries; Battery packs; Battery cases; Battery chargers. Charging of batteries and power storage devices; Rental of equipment for charging of batteries and power storage devices.

Goods & Services

Batteries; Battery packs; Battery cases; Battery chargers. Charging of batteries and power storage devices; Rental of equipment for charging of batteries and power storage devices.

Goods & Services

Batteries; Battery packs; Battery cases; Battery chargers. Charging of batteries and power storage devices; Rental of equipment for charging of batteries and power storage devices.

Goods & Services

Batteries; Battery packs; Battery cases; Battery chargers. Charging of batteries and power storage devices; Rental of equipment for charging of batteries and power storage devices.

Abstract

A heat exchanger module including: a hollow chamber having an inner volume configured through which flows a first fluid in fluidic communication with a source of the first fluid, and a fluid outlet; a hollow enclosure extending outwardly from a surface of the hollow chamber wherein the hollow enclosure includes an inner volume through which flows a second fluid that undergoes a phase change in an operative mode of the heat exchanger module, wherein the hollow enclosure is in fluidic communication with a source of the second fluid, and an enclosure root of the hollow enclosure is inserted in the hollow chamber extending into the inner volume such that in an operative mode a second fluid flowing through the hollow chamber from the inlet to the outlet bathes the outer surface of said enclosure root.

IPC Classes  ?

• F28D 9/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary plate-like or laminated conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
• F28F 3/02 - Elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with recesses, with corrugations

Abstract

An aluminum (Al) alloy consisting of titanium (Ti) with a proportion of 0.1 wt % to 15 wt %; scandium (Sc) with a proportion of 0.1 wt % to 3.0 wt %; zirconium (Zr) with a proportion of 0.1 wt % to 3.0 wt %; manganese (Mn) with a proportion of 0.1 wt % to 3.0 wt %; and a balance Al and unavoidable impurities with a total of less than 0.5 wt %. The alloy is used in an additive manufacturing method for manufacturing high strength, high ductile lightweight parts for aircraft. The alloy may be initially produced as a powder that is remelted during the manufacturing process.

IPC Classes  ?

• C22C 21/06 - Alloys based on aluminium with magnesium as the next major constituent
• C22C 21/00 - Alloys based on aluminium
• C22C 1/02 - Making non-ferrous alloys by melting
• B22F 9/00 - Making metallic powder or suspensions thereofApparatus or devices specially adapted therefor
• B22F 9/04 - Making metallic powder or suspensions thereofApparatus or devices specially adapted therefor using physical processes starting from solid material, e.g. by crushing, grinding or milling
• B22F 10/28 - Powder bed fusion, e.g. selective laser melting [SLM] or electron beam melting [EBM]
• B33Y 70/00 - Materials specially adapted for additive manufacturing
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B33Y 40/20 - Post-treatment, e.g. curing, coating or polishing
• B22F 10/64 - Treatment of workpieces or articles after build-up by thermal means

Abstract

A system (1) for thermal regulation of a spacecraft (S), comprising: - a hot source (C) interface, - a radiator (10) having a thermally conductive body (11) comprising at least one radiative surface (12), - two separate single-phase cooling fluid circuits (20) arranged in or on said hot source interface, each single-phase cooling circuit comprising a pump for activating the circulation of the single-phase cooling fluid, the system (1) further comprising a heat exchange device (30) arranged in or on the body (11) of the radiator, the heat exchange device comprising a casing (31) comprising at least two internal cavities (310, 310") each having input (311, 311') and output ports (312, 312') for separately connecting each of said single-phase cooling fluid circuits to the heat exchange device, and wherein the heat exchange device (30) comprises a plurality of thermal interfaces with a plurality of diphasic ducts (13), the diphasic ducts being separate from each other and separate from the single-phase cooling fluid circuits (20), the diphasic ducts (13) being arranged around the heat exchange device (30), each diphasic duct extending at least from a first section (135) of said diphasic duct to a second section (136) of said diphasic duct, said first (135) section being arranged on one of said thermal interfaces of the heat exchange device and said second section (136) of said diphasic duct being arranged in or on said body of said radiator (10), the second sections of the diphasic ducts extending around the heat exchange device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64G 1/50 - Arrangements or adaptations of devices for control of environment or living conditions for temperature control
• F28D 7/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
• F28D 15/02 - Heat-exchange apparatus with the intermediate heat-transfer medium in closed tubes passing into or through the conduit walls in which the medium condenses and evaporates, e.g. heat-pipes
• F28D 15/04 - Heat-exchange apparatus with the intermediate heat-transfer medium in closed tubes passing into or through the conduit walls in which the medium condenses and evaporates, e.g. heat-pipes with tubes having a capillary structure
• F28F 3/12 - Elements constructed in the shape of a hollow panel, e.g. with channels
• F28F 13/18 - Arrangements for modifying heat transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing by applying coatings, e.g. radiation-absorbing, radiation-reflectingArrangements for modifying heat transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing by surface treatment, e.g. polishing

Abstract

This specification relates to systems, methods and apparatus for controlling a global attitude of a satellite using machine-learning models, and the training of such machine-learning models. According to a first aspect of this specification there is described a computer implemented method for controlling a global attitude of a satellite comprising: for at least one machine learning model and one predefined nominal control model able to generate a nominal control command which is operational for controlling at least the attitude of the satellite controlling the satellite for an episode of time (6.1). The controlling comprises: computing, by one or more processors of the satellite, the nominal control command for the satellite from data representing a current attitude state of the satellite using the predefined nominal control model; generating, by the one or more processors and using said machine learning model, one or more corrections to said nominal control command from the current attitude state of the satellite and said nominal control command (6.2); generating, by the one or more processors, an improved control command by applying said correction to said nominal control command (6.3); and controlling the satellite based on said improved control (6.4). The method further comprises evaluating, by the one or more processors, a performance of the improved control commands for said episode of time using a reward function providing rewards; and after each episode of time, updating, by the one or more processors, said machine learning model based on the rewards, wherein updates are determined using a metaheuristic optimisation algorithm.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64G 1/24 - Guiding or controlling apparatus, e.g. for attitude control

Abstract

A method for determining a correction value of a state of an object in an association with a plurality of objects. The method includes: each object in the association recording its own absolute state in an existing coordinate system; a first object in the association recording a relative state of the first object in relation to one or more other objects in the association; the first object transmitting the recorded relative state and its own recorded absolute state via a data connection to one or more of the other objects in the association; exchanging recorded relative states and recorded absolute states in the association of objects so that all objects have the same uniform information status; each object calculating a correction value for all objects in the association based on the uniform information status; an object applying its own correction value to its own recorded absolute state.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
• H04W 4/46 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for vehicle-to-vehicle communication [V2V]

Abstract

An apparatus for detecting and evaluating turbulence for an aircraft. The apparatus contains a measuring device for acquiring a value, which indicates a movement of the aircraft relative to the earth, and a second measuring device for acquiring a second value, which indicates a movement of the aircraft relative to the air. The apparatus contains a computing system which receives the two values and determines a difference between the first value and the second value and, on the basis of the difference, a turbulence intensity. The computing system compares the second value with a predefined value range and classifies turbulence as classified turbulence if the second value departs from the predefined value range. The computing system determines the frequency of occurrence of such classified turbulences and detects a turbulent flight state on the basis of the determined turbulence intensity and the frequency of occurrence of the classified turbulences.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
• G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots

Abstract

TRR) of a primary mirror (M1) of the telescope, which are angularly offset with respect to each other. Preferably, the telescope may be rotationally symmetrical for allowing polarization-multiplexing for the transmitted light signals.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 10/118 - Arrangements specific to free-space transmission, i.e. transmission through air or vacuum specially adapted for satellite communication
• H04B 10/50 - Transmitters

Abstract

A display arrangement for presenting video information to a human operator in a vehicle senses vehicle movements and movements of a head mounted display unit. Based on vehicle movements and movements of the display unit, a virtual scenario with background video data and application video data are generated to a display arrangement. The background video data are modified so background video moves opposite to vehicle movements. The application video data are modified so application video moves according to vehicle movement. A perspective onto the application video can be modified based on relative movements of the display unit with respect to the vehicle. This may reduce conflicts between sensory impressions of the vestibular system and eyes of the operator because movements of the vehicle and movements of the display unit are considered when generating and modifying the background and application video data presented to the operator.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• G09G 3/00 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes

Abstract

An apparatus (200) for altering an optical surface (102) of a mirror (100) coupled to a optical instrument (110), wherein said optical surface (102) is deformable dependent on a temperature distribution of the mirror (100), the apparatus (200) comprising: one or more thermal elements (210) coupled to said mirror (100); a power supply (220) coupled to the one or more thermal elements (210) configured to supply power to said one or more thermal elements (210) to deform said optical surface (102) of said mirror (100).

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 7/00 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements
• G02B 7/18 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for prismsMountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for mirrors
• G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,
• G02B 7/185 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for prismsMountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for mirrors for mirrors with means for adjusting the shape of the mirror surface
• G02B 26/08 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the direction of light

Abstract

The invention relates to a method of preparing a pixel matrix sensor with a backside-illuminated geometry. After depositing (S12) a sensor layer on a second side of the substrate, a substrate spacer is prepared (S14), including removing completely the substrate in the central area from the second side of the substrate to create a gap in a central area above a photoactive region of the sensor layer and leaving the substrate spacer on the second side of the substrate and outside of the central area. An optical filter is then attached (S15) to the substrate spacer. The substrate spacer serves as a mechanical spacer for mounting the optical filter and facilitates maintaining the spatial homogeneity of the width of a gap between the optical filter and the sensor layer, without requiring additional holder structures for mounting the optical filter.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 27/146 - Imager structures

Abstract

A method of configuring a network of tire monitoring devices using an untrusted device is provided. An untrusted device transmits first configuration data to a first tire monitoring device, and then receives a first input verifying that the first configuration data has been loaded to the first tire monitoring device and matches expected first configuration data. The untrusted device transmits second configuration data to a second tire monitoring device, and receives a second input verifying that the second configuration data has been loaded to the second tire monitoring device and matches expected second configuration data. The untrusted device transmits a command initializing generation of a cryptographic parameter by the first tire monitoring device, and causes the cryptographic parameter to be exchanged with the second tire monitoring device such that secure future communication is established between the first and second tire monitoring devices.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 23/04 - Signalling devices actuated by tyre pressure mounted on the wheel or tyre
• H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
• H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols

Abstract

A neck protection system includes a support structure, helmet, force transmission arrangement, actuator arrangement, sensor arrangement, and controller. The force transmission arrangement is coupled to the support structure and the helmet and applies a relative force between them. The actuator arrangement applies a load to the force transmission arrangement to initiate the relative force between the support structure and the helmet. The sensor arrangement measures movement changes of a vehicle. The controller is connected to the sensor arrangement to receive data representing the measured movement changes, and connected to the actuator arrangement, and generates and sends control commands to the actuator arrangement based on which the actuator arrangement applies the load to the force transmission arrangement. The controller receives maneuver information from a control computer of a vehicle and generates the control commands based on the received maneuver information and/or based on measurements of the sensor arrangement.

IPC Classes  ?

• A42B 3/04 - Parts, details or accessories of helmets
• B60R 21/02 - Occupant safety arrangements or fittings
• B64D 10/00 - Flight suits
• B60R 21/00 - Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks

Abstract

A photovoltaic assembly dual junction solar cell for space use including a solar cell stack including first and second subcells stacked on each other and each including an epitaxially grown light absorbing layer. The first subcell is adjacent to a solar cell stack front, light-receiving surface and the second subcell is adjacent to a solar cell stack rear surface. The first subcell light absorbing layer has a larger bandgap than the second subcell light absorbing layer. A light reflecting element positioned adjacent to a second subcell light absorbing layer rear side is configured to reflect photons having an energy smaller than the bandgap energy of the second subcell light absorbing layer and/or photons having an energy larger than the bandgap energy of the second subcell light absorbing layer and smaller than the bandgap energy of the first subcell light absorbing layer with a reflectivity of at least 90%.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 31/054 - Optical elements directly associated or integrated with the PV cell, e.g. light-reflecting means or light-concentrating means
• H01L 31/0304 - Inorganic materials including, apart from doping materials or other impurities, only AIIIBV compounds
• H01L 31/048 - Encapsulation of modules
• H01L 31/0725 - Multiple junction or tandem solar cells
• H01L 31/18 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of these devices or of parts thereof

Abstract

In order to enable an improved braking performance and simultaneous control au- thority in braking systems, especially for aircraft (10), the invention proposes a brake control method for controlling a braking system of a vehicle, preferably an aircraft (10). The aircraft (10) has a plurality of brake device groups (23), and a brake control unit (34) receives a plurality of external brake demand signals each of which determines a brake target, such as longitudinal deceleration and/or lateral control. Furthermore, the brake control unit (34) receives a priority demand signal that controls the priority or importance of the first brake target over the second brake target. If it is not possible to achieve the demanded level of longitudinal de- celeration and lateral control authority simultaneously, one of the two is prioritized with an amount that is given by the priority demand signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 8/17 - Using electrical or electronic regulation means to control braking
• B60T 8/32 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to a speed condition, e.g. acceleration or deceleration
• B60T 13/66 - Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems

Abstract

A system with a first mobile entity and second mobile entities is described. The system implements an approach where the second mobile entities are commanded to move along a predetermined trajectory to protect the first mobile entity from external threats.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08G 5/04 - Anti-collision systems
• B64U 10/00 - Type of UAV
• G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft

Abstract

A method for determining positions of n target objects, each emitting electromagnetic signals, by m spatially distributed observers, by: carrying out direction-finding measurements by each of the m observers with respect to at least a part of the n targets, collecting the direction-finding measurements by one of the m observers or an external evaluation unit; ascertaining a geometric probability distribution from each of the direction-finding measurements in a partial map; combining the partial maps in order to generate a plurality of possible hypotheses; adding up the possible hypotheses with a respective weighting to form an overall map in order to obtain a marginalized probability distribution that takes all hypotheses into account; and eliminating, step-by-step, hypotheses that are incompatible with the marginalized probability distribution. Also a system for determining positions of emitters from target objects.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 5/02 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinationsPosition-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves

Abstract

The invention relates to an electronic checklist system for an airplane, having a storage unit, a selection unit, an operating and display unit, and an interface unit. The storage unit is designed to store and, upon demand, provide at least one checklist data set comprising multiple actions to be executed relating to at least one system located in the airplane. The interface unit is designed to transmit data or signals to relevant systems in the airplane and/or to receive data or signals from said systems. The selection unit is coupled to the storage unit and the interface unit and is designed to automatically execute the actions contained in a checklist data set provided by the storage unit one after the other at the relevant systems via the interface unit. The operating and display unit is coupled to the selection unit and is designed to substitute an automatic execution of at least one of the actions contained in the provided checklist data set with a manual input request by means of a preselection, and the selection unit is designed to check at least one trigger feature in or on the airplane if an input is missing from the manual input request and to execute at least one substitute action at the relevant system via the interface unit in the event of a successful check.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/0631 - Resource planning, allocation, distributing or scheduling for enterprises or organisations
• B64C 13/18 - Initiating means actuated automatically, e.g. responsive to gust detectors using automatic pilot
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots

Abstract

An aircraft with a mission computer, a GNSS receiver with a first air interface and a first receiver and a data transmission unit with a second air interface and a second receiver. The data transmission unit can receive data via an encrypted, bidirectional communication path. The mission computer determines a position value for the aircraft based on satellite signals from the GNSS receiver to which a correction term has been applied, which is transmitted to the aircraft by the data transmission unit to determine corrected satellite signals. The corrected satellite signals are the basis for determining corrected position value. The mission computer uses a GNSS receiver and data transmission unit as part of the aircraft. A ground arrangement is provided with an associated ground station and optionally a test unit for checking correct determination of the corrected position value.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 19/15 - Aircraft landing systems
• G01S 19/07 - Cooperating elementsInteraction or communication between different cooperating elements or between cooperating elements and receivers providing data for correcting measured positioning data, e.g. DGPS [differential GPS] or ionosphere corrections
• G01S 19/41 - Differential correction, e.g. DGPS [differential GPS]

Abstract

In general, the present invention relates to a configurable light signal. More particularly, the present invention relates to an apparatus for providing a configurable light signal, to a moving object comprising such an apparatus and to a method for providing a configurable light signal. An embodiment of the apparatus comprises at least one light source (110), a spatial light modulator (120), a lens (system 130), and a controller device (122). The at least one light source (110), the spatial light modulator (120) and the lens system (130) are configured and arranged to provide a light trajectory beginning from the at least one light source (110) to the spatial light modulator (120) into the lens system (130) and out of the lens system (130) to a search field (140). The controller device (122) is configured to control the spatial light modulator (120) and the spatial light modulator (120) is configured to modulate the light of the light trajectory spatially to provide at least one contour limited footprint (141) of the light within the search field (140).

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 10/118 - Arrangements specific to free-space transmission, i.e. transmission through air or vacuum specially adapted for satellite communication

Goods & Services

Apparatus for transmitting and receiving telecommunication signals. Transmission of voice, video, audio and date signals via satellite; operation of satellite-based communication networks. Research in the field of satellite-based telecommunications technology.

Abstract

A fuselage for an aircraft. The fuselage has a control element with an integrated engine outlet. The control element is integrated at a rear end of the fuselage, so that the control element terminates flush with an outer skin of the fuselage in a circumferential direction of the fuselage. An outer wall of the control element surrounds the engine outlet wherein the engine outlet is directed towards an open rear side of the control element. The control element is connected to the fuselage such that the control element jointly the engine outlet is pivotable about a rotation axis with respect to the fuselage. The rotation axis runs transversely to a longitudinal direction of the fuselage and the control element functions as a tailplane when pivoting about the rotation axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02K 1/12 - Varying effective area of jet pipe or nozzle by means of pivoted flaps
• B64D 33/04 - Arrangement in aircraft of power plant parts or auxiliaries not otherwise provided for of exhaust outlets or jet pipes
• B64D 27/20 - Aircraft characterised by the type or position of power plants of jet type within, or attached to, fuselages
• B64D 29/04 - Power-plant nacelles, fairings or cowlings associated with fuselages
• B64C 1/16 - FuselagesConstructional features common to fuselages, wings, stabilising surfaces or the like specially adapted for mounting power plant
• F02K 1/00 - Plants characterised by the form or arrangement of the jet pipe or nozzleJet pipes or nozzles peculiar thereto
• F02K 1/80 - Couplings or connections

Abstract

A method for detecting and excluding outliers in measurements of a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver with respect to one or several GNSS satellite constellations comprises estimating an initial solution for a measurement of position, time and/or velocity of the GNSS receiver depending on n observations with regards to the satellite constellations; constructing a limited multidimensional grid of candidate solutions around the estimated initial solution uniformly distributed by a predetermined grid spacing in the space of the parameters to be estimated; calculating at each grid point an n-dimensional residual vector containing the residuals of each observation for the respective candidate solution, wherein each residual corresponds to a deviation of the respective observation from a predicted value; sorting the components of each residual vector according to magnitude; determining a minimum of a norm across the grid, the norm being defined at each grid point on basis of the respective residual magnitudes considering only the h = n – k smallest residuals, wherein k depends on the expected number of outlier observations; selecting the candidate solution corresponding to the determined minimum of the norm as best solution for the measurement of position, time and/or velocity; and excluding outlier observations from the selected best solution on basis of their respective residual magnitudes.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 19/39 - Determining a navigation solution using signals transmitted by a satellite radio beacon positioning system the satellite radio beacon positioning system transmitting time-stamped messages, e.g. GPS [Global Positioning System], GLONASS [Global Orbiting Navigation Satellite System] or GALILEO
• G01S 19/42 - Determining position

Abstract

A structural part for lightning strike protection, preferably of an aircraft includes a first structure element, wherein the first structure element includes a conducting material and is adapted to conduct electric currents into a grounded conducting airframe structure, and a second structure element, wherein the second structure element includes an outer layer with a first surface, wherein the outer layer includes a composite, preferably carbon-fibre reinforced plastic, CFRP or glass-fibre reinforced plastic GFRP. The structural part further includes a first elongated, preferably wedge-shaped, electrical conductor, with a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the first elongated electrical conductor is connected to the first structure element and extends through the second structure element to the first surface, so that the second end of the first elongated electrical conductor serves as a lightning receptor without impairing the radar cross section of the aircraft.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 45/02 - Lightning protectorsStatic dischargers
• B32B 1/00 - Layered products having a non-planar shape
• B32B 3/08 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions characterised by added members at particular parts
• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
• B32B 15/14 - Layered products essentially comprising metal next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• H02G 13/00 - Installations of lightning conductorsFastening thereof to supporting structure
• B32B 15/20 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising aluminium or copper

Abstract

An aircraft has a first antenna arrangement, a payload and a processing unit. The first antenna arrangement is designed to wirelessly receive electromagnetic signals. The processing unit is coupled to the first antenna arrangement, on the one hand, and to the payload, on the other hand. The processing unit is designed to modulate an electromagnetic signal received by the first antenna arrangement and thereby to generate a first modulated signal and to forward it to the payload. The payload is designed to use the first modulated signal as working signal. A radiofrequency power signal on an uplink is thus remodulated into a payload working signal, such that the payload working signal is able to be used directly by the payload without rectification into a DC voltage.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 50/50 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using additional energy repeaters between transmitting devices and receiving devices
• B64D 47/00 - Equipment not otherwise provided for
• B64F 1/00 - Ground or aircraft-carrier-deck installations
• H02J 50/27 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using microwaves or radio frequency waves characterised by the type of receiving antennas, e.g. rectennas
• H04B 5/79 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems specially adapted for specific purposes for data transfer in combination with power transfer

Abstract

A resource allocation device for an aircraft includes a user interface and a control unit. The user interface receives user inputs and generates control commands on the basis thereof. The control unit activates based on the control commands one of possible applications for a resource allocation to processes, performs one or more processes and uses during the execution of the processes a peripheral device or peripheral devices of the aircraft. One application defines which process receives which proportion of a totality of available resources of the aircraft.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 9/50 - Allocation of resources, e.g. of the central processing unit [CPU]

Abstract

An energy recovery assembly, fuel cell system and vehicle, with an electrolyzer configured to provide a fuel and an oxidant, a fuel cell configured to convert the fuel and an oxidant to electrical energy, a tank configured to store the fuel or the oxidant, and a conduction pathway connecting the tank to the electrolyzer and the fuel cell. The assembly also includes: an expansion machine disposed in the conduction pathway and configured to expand a fluid flowing through the expansion machine and to obtain mechanical energy; and a valve arrangement configured to put the pathway in a first mode in which the fuel or the oxidant is guided to the tank, or in a second mode in which the fuel cell or the oxidant is guided to the fuel cell, wherein the fuel or the oxidant in the first and second modes flows through the expansion machine.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 8/0656 - Combination of fuel cells with means for production of reactants or for treatment of residues with means for production of gaseous reactants by electrochemical means
• H01M 8/04119 - Arrangements for control of reactant parameters, e.g. pressure or concentration of gaseous reactants with simultaneous supply or evacuation of electrolyteHumidifying or dehumidifying
• H01M 8/04111 - Arrangements for control of reactant parameters, e.g. pressure or concentration of gaseous reactants using a compressor turbine assembly
• C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
• H01M 8/04082 - Arrangements for control of reactant parameters, e.g. pressure or concentration

Abstract

A system for extracting oxygen from powdered metal oxides, the system comprising a container comprising an electrolyte in the form of meltable or molten salt, at least one cathode, at least one anode, a power supply, and a conducting structure, wherein the cathode is shaped as a receptacle having a porous shell, which has an upper opening, the cathode being arranged in the electrolyte with the opening protruding over the electrolyte, wherein the conducting structure comprises a plurality of conducting elements and gaps between the conducting elements, wherein the power supply is connectable to the at least one cathode and the at least one anode to selectively apply an electric potential across the cathode and the anode, wherein the conducting structure is insertable into the cathode, such that the conducting elements reach into an inner space of the cathode, wherein the conducting structure is electrically connectable to the cathode, and wherein the system is adapted for reducing at least one respective metallic species of at least one metal oxide of feedstock inside the shell of the cathode with inserted conducting structure by applying the electric potential, wherein the potential is greater than the dissociation potential of the at least one metal oxide.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25B 11/02 - ElectrodesManufacture thereof not otherwise provided for characterised by shape or form
• C25B 1/02 - Hydrogen or oxygen
• C25B 11/047 - Ceramics
• C25B 13/07 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material based on inorganic materials based on ceramics

Abstract

A method for extracting metal and oxygen from powdered metal oxides in electrolytic cell is proposed, the electrolytic cell comprising a container, a cathode, an anode and an oxygen-ion-conducting membrane, the method comprising providing a solid oxygen ion conducting electrolyte powder into a container, providing a feedstock comprising at least one metal oxide in powdered form into the container, applying an electric potential across the cathode and the anode, the cathode being in communication with the electrolyte powder and the anode being in communication with the membrane in communication with the electrolyte powder, such that at least one respective metallic species of the at least one metal oxide is reduced at the cathode and oxygen is oxidized at the anode to form molecular oxygen, wherein the potential across the cathode and the anode is greater than the dissociation potential of the at least one metal oxide and less than the dissociation potential of the solid electrolyte powder and the membrane.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25C 5/00 - Electrolytic production, recovery or refining of metal powders or porous metal masses
• C25C 7/04 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements
• C25C 7/02 - ElectrodesConnections thereof

Abstract

A fiber composite structure includes a base structure being formed of a first fiber composite material that includes first fiber bundles embedded in a first matrix material, wherein the base structure includes an opening defined by first fiber bundles which include first sections and a second section that continuously or uninterruptedly interconnects the first sections, wherein the second section forms a bay that defines a part of the circumference of the opening. The fiber composite structure further includes a functional structure positioned in the opening of the base structure and joined with the first fiber composite material of the base structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 5/04 - Reinforcing macromolecular compounds with loose or coherent fibrous material
• C08J 5/24 - Impregnating materials with prepolymers which can be polymerised in situ, e.g. manufacture of prepregs

Abstract

A high-pressure electrolyzer assembly includes a pressure vessel having two dome-shaped ends, and an electrolyzer arranged inside the pressure vessel. The pressure vessel is pressurized using an inert gas or a process gas of the electrolyzer. A vehicle may include at least one such electrolyzer assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25B 9/05 - Pressure cells
• C25B 15/08 - Supplying or removing reactants or electrolytesRegeneration of electrolytes
• C25B 9/015 - Cylindrical cells
• C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water

Abstract

A method for localizing a signal source which emits a signal, including determining a location-dependent bearing measurement of the signal source, receiving a type identification of the signal source, ascertaining a location-dependent residence probability (lthreat({circumflex over (p)}), lshoot({circumflex over (p)}), lalt ({circumflex over (p)})) of the signal source depending on the received type identification of the signal source, superposing the location-dependent bearing measurement of the signal source with the location-dependent residence probability (lthreat({circumflex over (p)}), lshoot({circumflex over (p)}), lalt({circumflex over (p)})).

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 17/27 - MonitoringTesting of receivers for locating or positioning the transmitter
• H04B 17/318 - Received signal strength

Abstract

A navigation apparatus includes an image capturing device, template database, correlation device, evaluation device, and output interface. The image capturing device can create a radar image of a surround, the template database configured to provide at least one template substantially matched to the radar image and containing at least one geo-referenced landmark, the at least one geo-referenced landmark being geo-referenced by at least one geo-coordinate. The correlation device can correlate the at least one geo-referenced landmark in the at least one template with the radar image and provide the at least one geo-coordinate belonging to the at least one geo-referenced landmark. The evaluation device can determine a position of the navigation apparatus from the at least one geo-coordinate of the at least one geo-referenced landmark and from a setting of the image capturing device. The output interface is configured to provide the determined position.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 13/90 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging using synthetic aperture techniques

Abstract

A device for accommodating and for releasing a payload on an aerial vehicle having a mounting frame for accommodating the payload, a linear mover for positioning in a cavity of the aerial vehicle, the mover having a base and at least one holding element, and a release device on the mounting frame. The mounting frame has a largely planar opening area surrounded by an opening edge, wherein the mover is coupled with the mounting frame on a side of the mounting frame facing away from the opening area by the at least one holding element. The mover can move the mounting frame linearly and vertically to the opening area at a variable distance from the base, and the release device can hold the payload in the mounting frame and release it selectively from the mounting frame, where necessary, via the opening edge and in a direction away from the base.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 1/06 - Bomb releasingBomb doors

Abstract

The disclosure provides an apparatus for depositing poly(p-xylylene) onto a component. The apparatus comprises a deposition chamber configured to receive a component to be coated therein; an electrical power supply; a platen, disposed inside the deposition chamber and comprising an electrically conductive material, wherein the platen is electrically connected to the electrical power supply and configured to support the component; a monomer reservoir, configured to receive a monomer of poly(p-xylylene) therein; a monomer conduit extending between the monomer reservoir and the deposition chamber; and a heating means configured to heat the monomer reservoir and the monomer conduit to a temperature of between 25 and 250° C.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05D 1/00 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials

Abstract

It is disclosed a method of manufacturing a spacecraft comprising selecting an outer cover material for the spacecraft, the outer cover material having an inner surface and an outer surface, said outer surface being electrically conductive, wherein the method further comprises partially exposing the outer surface of the outer cover material to laser source to achieve a marking on said outer surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64G 1/58 - Thermal protection, e.g. heat shields
• B64G 1/22 - Parts of, or equipment specially adapted for fitting in or to, cosmonautic vehicles

Abstract

A driverless ground vehicle for coupling to an aircraft that is situated on the ground comprises a vehicle base, a chassis arranged on the vehicle base and having wheels, a control unit, a drive, an electrical energy storage unit and a coupling unit, the drive being coupled to the chassis for the purposes of moving the wheels, the coupling unit being arranged on the vehicle base and bearing an electrical line which is connectable to the electrical energy storage unit and which has a first electrical connector at a distal end. The coupling unit is configured to move the first electrical connector relative to the vehicle base for the purpose of coupling said first electrical connector to a second electrical connector, and the control unit being connected to the drive and to the coupling unit and being configured to activate the drive for moving the ground vehicle to the aircraft and to activate the coupling unit for moving the first connector into a predefinable position on the aircraft in order to establish an electrical connection with the second electrical connector, which is situated at the predefinable position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64F 1/36 - Other airport installations

Abstract

Matrix cells are used to improve the regeneration capacity of an electrolyzer system. The electrolyte is electrolyzed in the matrix cell. Gas (predominantly product gas) which has unwantedly accessed the electrolyte space is transported off from the electrolyte space into the gas space envisioned therefor by a degassing device. Additional measures such as ultrasonic transducers and field electrodes may realize electrolyte flow and improved transporting-off of gas.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25B 9/60 - Constructional parts of cells
• B01D 53/22 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by diffusion
• B01D 61/46 - Apparatus therefor
• C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
• C25B 9/21 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms two or more diaphragms
• C25B 9/23 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms comprising ion-exchange membranes in or on which electrode material is embedded
• C25B 11/031 - Porous electrodes
• C25B 15/02 - Process control or regulation
• C25B 15/08 - Supplying or removing reactants or electrolytesRegeneration of electrolytes

Abstract

A fluid tank for integration into a structure of an unmanned aircraft includes a shell having a first axial wall, an oppositely arranged second axial wall, an upper side, a lower side, and an enclosed interior, at least one receiving chamber in the interior for storing fluid, and a collection chamber, which is arranged on the lower side and which is fluidically connected to the at least one receiving chamber. The collection chamber includes a bottom surface, through which there extends a drain, wherein a covering surface is arranged above the bottom surface and covers at least a portion of the collection chamber. At least one flow opening could be arranged on an upper side of the collection chamber, which flow opening allows gas bubbles to escape in the direction of the upper side of the fluid tank.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 37/22 - Emptying systems facilitating emptying in any position of tank
• B64D 37/30 - Fuel systems for specific fuels
• B64U 50/32 - Supply or distribution of electrical power generated by fuel cells
• H01M 8/0656 - Combination of fuel cells with means for production of reactants or for treatment of residues with means for production of gaseous reactants by electrochemical means
• H01M 8/18 - Regenerative fuel cells, e.g. redox flow batteries or secondary fuel cells

Abstract

A method of operating a media scanner to protect a target machine from malware on a removable storage device is disclosed. The target machine and the removable storage device each include a respective data line, and the media scanner comprises a data switch. Data is scanned on the removable storage device with malware detection software of the media scanner via a first data path, the first data path comprising the data line of the removable storage device connected to the data line of the media scanner by the data switch in a first switching state. After the data has been scanned with the malware detection software, the data switch is operated to switch from the first switching state to a second switching state, thereby disconnecting the data line of the removable storage device from the data line of the media scanner and connecting the data line of the removable storage device to the data line of the target machine.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 21/56 - Computer malware detection or handling, e.g. anti-virus arrangements
• G06F 13/40 - Bus structure
• G06F 21/85 - Protecting input, output or interconnection devices interconnection devices, e.g. bus-connected or in-line devices

Abstract

An onboard cloud detection system comprising: a camera (1000) configured to acquire images of the Earth at predetermined acquisition intervals; and a data processing unit (2000) comprising: a cloud detection unit (2210) configured to use artificial intelligence, AI, algorithms to detect clouds; a packet utilization standard, PUS, application layer (2230) configured to issue telemetry and/or telecommands corresponding to a predetermined parameter of the output of the cloud detection unit (2210); and an interface configured to distribute the telemetry and/or telecommands to an external hardware and/or an external software terminal (3000, 4000).

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
• G06V 20/13 - Satellite images
• G06V 10/70 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning

Abstract

A storage system has a first pouch for receiving an electronic device, and a second pouch for receiving the first pouch. The first pouch is at least partially surrounded by the second pouch when the first pouch is received in the second pouch. The first pouch has a first fabric layer. Furthermore, the first pouch has an insulating layer which is adjacent to the first fabric layer and is designed to absorb material arising in the event of combustion. The second pouch is closable in such a manner that, in the closed state of the second pouch, an opening for dissipating heat energy remains.

IPC Classes  ?

• A45C 7/00 - Collapsible or extensible luggage, bags or the like
• B65D 30/08 - Sacks, bags or like containers characterised by the material used with laminated or multiple walls in spaced face-to-face relationship, e.g. double walls
• A45C 13/10 - Arrangement of fasteners

Abstract

An adaptable lattice structure (110, 120, 130, 140) for a an Unmanned Aerial System, UAS, comprising: a plurality of lattice voxels (100, 102), wherein each lattice voxel (100, 102) comprises: a plurality of same shape elements (10, 12); wherein each same shape element (10, 12) comprises a plurality of connector elements (20), wherein the plurality of connector elements (20) are configured to temporarily couple a first same shape element (10) to at least a second same shape element (12); wherein the plurality of same shape elements (10, 12) are configured to be temporarily coupled so as to form a three dimensional lattice voxel (100); and wherein at least one of the connector elements (20) on a first lattice voxel (100) is configured to temporarily couple the first lattice voxel (100) to a second lattice voxel (102) after the formation of the first lattice voxel (100) and the second lattice voxel (102).

IPC Classes  ?

• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• B64C 1/08 - Geodetic or other open-frame structures

Abstract

A method of identifying an object signature in an environment includes acquiring infrared information from the environment using a detection unit in order to obtain an infrared wavelength spectrum associated with the environment. The method further includes selecting three wavelength bands of the infrared wavelength spectrum using a filtering unit and detecting a presence of the three wavelength bands of the infrared wavelength spectrum in the environment by filtering the selected three wavelength bands using the filtering unit. The method further includes determining an intensity indicator for the three selected wavelength bands using a processing unit and classifying the object signature using the processing unit based on the determined intensity indicator in order to identify the object signature.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41H 11/02 - Anti-aircraft or anti-guided missile defence installations or systems
• F41G 7/22 - Homing guidance systems
• F41J 2/02 - Active targets transmitting infrared radiation
• G01S 7/495 - Counter-measures or counter-counter-measures

Abstract

A system for object localization in an indoor environment, such as a passenger cabin of a vehicle or an aircraft, includes a wireless communication infrastructure to facilitate wireless communication within the indoor environment via a wireless communication network and including at least one wireless access point to provide user devices access to the wireless communication network within the indoor environment. The wireless access point is adapted to acquire signal propagation data of wireless signals transmitted over the wireless communication network along multiple propagation paths. A computing element is configured to analyze the signal propagation data and extract localization data from the signal propagation data, the localization data specifying the position of objects located within the indoor environment.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
• H04W 4/33 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for indoor environments, e.g. buildings

Abstract

A method for multi-source communication for triple-modular redundancy (TMR), a method for branched communication, and a method for virtual buses are disclosed. A method includes a) transmitting by at least two different source nodes in each case at least two identical messages which contain at least flow control data, payload data and check data to at least one predetermined receive node where the messages reach the receive node together at a predetermined time, b) combining by the receive node the messages received by the receive node into a combined message containing flow control data, payload data and check data, or comparing by the receive node of messages received by the receive node, and c) further processing of the combined message by the receive node or further processing of at least one of the messages received by the receive node based on comparison from step b).

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 45/00 - Routing or path finding of packets in data switching networks
• H04L 49/109 - Integrated on microchip, e.g. switch-on-chip

Abstract

An asymmetrically constructed radome for an aircraft and an aircraft having an antenna and a corresponding radome are described. The radome has a first layer with a first dielectric constant and a first layer thickness, and a second layer with a second dielectric constant and a second layer thickness. The first layer thickness and the second layer thickness are different from each other. The first layer includes a thermosetting material and the second layer includes a thermoplastic material. Such an asymmetrical radome structure improves the mechanical stability and electromagnetic transparency of the radome.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 1/42 - Housings not intimately mechanically associated with radiating elements, e.g. radome
• H01Q 1/28 - Adaptation for use in or on aircraft, missiles, satellites, or balloons

Abstract

Systems and methods for detecting and locating a signal source. The system contains an antenna array with antennas, a control unit that is connected to the antenna array, and an evaluation unit to receive data from the control unit. The antennas are designed to acquire a signal emitted by the signal source. The control unit is designed to ascertain a cross-correlation or covariance matrix of a signal received from the antenna array, and to transmit the cross-correlation or covariance matrix to the evaluation unit. The evaluation unit is designed to ascertain a position of the signal source on the basis of the cross-correlation or covariance matrix received from the control unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols
• G06F 21/31 - User authentication
• H04B 7/04 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas
• H04W 64/00 - Locating users or terminals for network management purposes, e.g. mobility management

Goods & Services

Telecommunications, namely, transmission of signals and data measured by remote sensors and provided via satellites; communications by computer terminals; telecommunications services for providing multiple-user access to a global computer network; computer aided transmission of messages and images, in particular high-resolution and very high resolution images and geographical information; satellite transmission of messages and images, in particular high-resolution and very high resolution images and geographical information; providing access to databases, in particular to image databases by satellites or aerials, transmission of global digital elevation models data and geographical information Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, measuring, signaling, checking, apparatus and instruments, namely, electronic instruments for collecting Earth observation satellite imagery and data surveying instruments for scientific purposes, optical instruments in the nature of mirrors for collecting Earth observation satellite imagery and data, measuring instruments used in measuring distance in Earth observation satellite imagery and compiling data; apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing sound or images; blank magnetic data carriers, blank recording disks; data processing and computer equipment, namely, computer hardware, computer peripheral equipment; aerials; blank magnetic computer tapes; blank videotapes; cameras; camcorders; blank audio-video compact disks optical compact disks featuring content in the fields of aerospace, defence and security; pre-recorded magnetic disks featuring geospatial data and satellite imagery; optical disks featuring geospatial data and satellite imagery; optical data media, namely, blank optical data carriers; magnetic data media, namely, blank magnetic data carriers, prerecorded magnetic data carriers featuring content in the fields of aerospace, defence and security; blank magnetic data carriers; telecommunications transmitters; data processing apparatus, in particular from satellites; computer-controlled electronic apparatus for simulating the development of infrastructure; computer-controlled electronic apparatus for creating and updating infrastructure development plans and maps; compact disk players; optical character readers; recorded software programs for use in the generation of digital elevation models (DEM), for use in the application of digital elevation models (DEM) in defence, mapping and modelling, aerospace, civil engineering, and for use in database management, for use in creating digital elevation model (DEM) databases, for use in organizing and viewing digital images and photographs; scientific and technical optics apparatus, namely, optical mirrors; observation instruments, namely electronic devices for collecting Earth observation satellite imagery and data; downloadable computer software programs for use in the generation of digital elevation models (DEM), for use in the application of digital elevation models (DEM) in defence, mapping and modelling, aerospace, civil engineering, and for use in database management, for use in creating digital elevation models (DEM) databases, for use in organizing and viewing digital images and photographs; satellite-aided navigation systems; satellites for scientific purposes, in particular earth observation satellites and radar satellites; remote control apparatus, namely, remote control telemetering apparatus, electronic apparatus for the remote control of satellites and remote sensors for use in measuring the elevation, altitude, geopotential height or depth of geographic locations above, on or below the surface of the Earth; airborne sensors, namely, remote sensors for use in measuring the elevation, altitude, geopotential height or depth of geographic locations above, on or below the surface of the Earth; apparatus for processing, analysis, reproduction and storage of satellites images; electric and electronic apparatus to generate digital elevation models; recorded software for use in creating digital elevation models databases and for use in database management of digital elevation models databases Advertising services; providing commercial presentation of products on any communication medium in the field of images generated by satellites, namely, geographical images in 2D and 3D, geographical maps or topographic base maps consisting of images generated by satellites or antennae, digital evaluation models in the form of grids of components coded by elevation and receiver antennae by means of remote sensors; compilation of information into computer databases, in particular compilation of images generated by satellites or antennae, compilation of high resolution and very high resolution digital images generated by satellites; retail and wholesale store services featuring images generated by satellites, in particular geographical images, geographical maps and topographic base maps consisting of images generated by satellites; on-line retail and wholesale store services featuring images generated by satellite, in particular geographical images, geographical maps and topographic maps consisting of images generated by satellite or by aerial means and providing commercial information relating to these products Education, training, entertainment, sporting and cultural activities, namely, classes in the fields of civil engineering, aerospace, defence and security, exploitation of satellite data and derivative products in the nature of orthorectification's images, exploitation of satellite data and derivative products in the nature of maps update, exploitation of satellite data and derivative products in the nature of defence and security missions, exploitation of satellite data and derivative products in the nature of orthorectification's images; providing information relating to educational and entertainment events; film production; digital imaging services; publication of books; arranging and conducting of colloquiums in the field of the exploitation of satellite data and derivative products; arranging and conducting conferences in the field of the exploitation of satellite data and derivative products; arranging and conducting of conventions in the field of the exploitation of satellite data and derivative products; arranging and conducting of seminars in the field of the exploitation of satellite data and derivative products; photography services; organization of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes; photographic reporting; publication of texts, other than advertising texts, in the field of the exploitation of satellite data and derivative products; electronic publishing of books and periodicals online in the field of the exploitation of satellite data and derivative products Design of global digital elevation models databases; scientific and technological services, namely, providing research data generated by earth observation satellites, precise relief measurement, and measurement physics being characterization of objects observed on the ground on the basis of their spectral signatures, influence of the atmosphere, geometric and radiometric modeling by on-board cameras; scientific and research studies and projects for developing and validation purposes of geo-data relating to digital elevation models; conducting scientific and research studies and projects for developing and validation purposes of geo-data relating to digital elevation models; scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of satellite imagery and exploitation of related data, namely, design of processing methods for related data, namely, design of processing methods for observation satellite data, development of processing protocols for exploiting satellite data with a view to producing geographical information and engineering in connection with programming aerial photographs from a network of observation satellites; scientific and technological services, namely, industrial analysis of satellite-based elevation models and industrial research in the field of satellite imagery and the exploitation of the data relating thereto; scientific and technological services, namely, industrial analysis of satellite-based elevation models and industrial research services based on digital elevation models for applications in processing and orthorectification of other geo-data, mapping, modeling of geo-physical processes on earth, calculation of wave propagation in the telecommunication industry for use in logistic and safety software applications for aviation vehicles and transportation vehicles; design and development of computers and computer software; recovery of computer data, namely, recovery of databases; environmental protection consultancy, namely, scientific research in the field of environmental protection; technological crisis intervention planning consultancy in the field of aerospace, defence, and security; telecommunication network security consultancy; conversion of data and computer programs, other than physical conversion; computer software design; conducting of technical project feasibility studies in the field of aerospace, defence, and security; surveying; oil-field surveys; conducting geological surveys; geological research; analysis services for oil and gas field exploitation; land surveying; oil prospecting; urban planning; computer programming; creating and maintaining web sites on behalf of others; geological prospecting; scientific and technological research services in the field of cartographic products, land cover maps and land registers; engineering services, namely, providing technical information rendered by engineers relating to the on-line images generated by satellites, in particular geographical images, geographical maps and topographic base maps composed of images generated via satellite or aerials; engineering services, namely, providing technical information rendered by engineers relating to images generated by satellites, in particular geographical images, geographical maps and topographic base maps consisting of images generated by satellites or aerials

Abstract

A scandium-containing aluminium powder alloy, wires and materials including said alloy, and a method for producing the scandium-containing aluminium powder alloy, the wires and materials, the proportion of scandium in the scandium-containing aluminium powder alloy being elevated, are disclosed. At least one element is selected from the group consisting of the lanthanum group except for Ce, Y, Ga, Nb, Ta, W, V, Ni, Co, Mo, Li, Th, Ag.

IPC Classes  ?

• B22F 9/08 - Making metallic powder or suspensions thereofApparatus or devices specially adapted therefor using physical processes starting from liquid material by casting, e.g. through sieves or in water, by atomising or spraying
• C22C 21/08 - Alloys based on aluminium with magnesium as the next major constituent with silicon
• C22C 21/00 - Alloys based on aluminium
• C22C 1/04 - Making non-ferrous alloys by powder metallurgy
• B22F 5/12 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the special shape of the product of tubes or wires
• B23K 35/28 - Selection of soldering or welding materials proper with the principal constituent melting at less than 950°C
• C22F 1/04 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon
• C22F 1/02 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working in inert or controlled atmosphere or vacuum

Abstract

A battery and an electrical battery monitoring device are disclosed having a first group of sensing switches connected in series on a first monitoring circuit, the sensing switches, a second group of electrical sensing switches connected in series on a second monitoring circuit, an input unit to provide an input to the first and second monitoring circuits, a monitoring unit to receive an output from the first and second monitoring circuits, wherein the monitoring unit receives at least two outputs from two measuring points of the first monitoring circuit, the two measuring points being separated by at least one sensing switch. The location of a defective battery cell may be early detected and precisely located by the monitoring of the battery cells in rows and columns.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 31/382 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC
• G01R 31/36 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC]
• H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
• H01M 50/51 - Connection only in series

Abstract

An air inlet device for an air inlet of an aircraft. The air inlet device has air guide arrangements. An air guide arrangement has an inlet plate, an outlet plate, and pivot plates arranged therebetween. The outlet plate and the pivot plates can be rotated about a central axis of the air inlet device by adjustment rings, so that the air guide arrangement is transitioned from a linear state to a curved state, and vice versa. The air inlet device allows for selective switching between a state with low radar signature and a state with high performance of an engine.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01D 1/02 - Non-positive-displacement machines or engines, e.g. steam turbines with stationary working-fluid guiding means and bladed or like rotor
• B64D 33/02 - Arrangement in aircraft of power plant parts or auxiliaries not otherwise provided for of combustion air intakes
• F02C 7/04 - Air intakes for gas-turbine plants or jet-propulsion plants

Abstract

A method for operating a synthetic aperture radar, SAR, mode, in an SAR instrument, wherein the method comprises the steps of: acquiring at least one subswath positioned in an across track direction of a movement of the SAR instrument, wherein the at least one subswath is acquired during at least one acquisition burst duration and/or at a predetermined radio frequency bandwidth; adjusting the at least one acquisition burst duration and/or the predetermined radio frequency bandwidth and/or a number of parallel simultaneous subswaths and/or an inserted burst duration for a further subswath based upon a predetermined parameter; constructing an SAR image based on the acquired at least one subswath.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 13/90 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging using synthetic aperture techniques

Abstract

A method for operating a synthetic aperture radar, SAR, mode, in an SAR instrument, wherein the method comprises the steps of: acquiring at least one subswath positioned in an across track direction of a movement of the SAR instrument,wherein the at least one subswath is acquired during at least one acquisition burst duration and/or at a predetermined radio frequency bandwidth; adjusting the at least one acquisition burst duration and/or the predetermined radio frequency bandwidth and/or a number of parallel simultaneous subswaths and/or an inserted burst duration for a further subswath based upon a predetermined parameter; constructing an SAR image based on the acquired at least one subswath.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 13/90 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging using synthetic aperture techniques

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for repairing a damaged point of a fiber composite component which is formed from at least one fiber ply of a fiber material of a fiber composite substance and a matrix material of the fiber composite substance, in which matrix material the fiber material is embedded, wherein the method comprises the following steps: removing the damaged point from the fiber composite component and producing a repair cavity in the fiber composite component, introducing at least one reparative fiber ply of a fiber material into the repair cavity produced in the fiber composite component, and curing the matrix material, in which the fiber material of the reparative fiber ply is embedded, after introducing the reparative fiber ply into the repair cavity of the fiber composite component, The invention relates to a method for repairing a damaged point of a fiber composite component which is formed from at least one fiber ply of a fiber material of a fiber composite substance and a matrix material of the fiber composite substance, in which matrix material the fiber material is embedded, wherein the method comprises the following steps: removing the damaged point from the fiber composite component and producing a repair cavity in the fiber composite component, introducing at least one reparative fiber ply of a fiber material into the repair cavity produced in the fiber composite component, and curing the matrix material, in which the fiber material of the reparative fiber ply is embedded, after introducing the reparative fiber ply into the repair cavity of the fiber composite component, wherein at least one reparative fiber ply having a ply thickness that is smaller than the ply thickness of the fiber plies of the rest of the fiber composite component is introduced into the repair cavity.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 73/10 - Repairing of articles made from plastics or substances in a plastic state, e.g. of articles shaped or produced by using techniques covered by this subclass or subclass using preformed elements using patches sealing on the surface of the article

Abstract

A system for controlling operation of mobile entities includes mobile entities and a master entity communicatively coupled to each one of the mobile entities. Each of the mobile entities includes a control module and at least one function component. The control module controls operation of the at least one function component and operates in either a first state, a second state, or a third state. Depending on the state in which the control module is operated, the function components are controlled either by the control module in an autonomous manner, or control of the function components is partly or entirely assigned to a human operator.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
• G05D 1/10 - Simultaneous control of position or course in three dimensions
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• H04W 4/40 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P]

Abstract

A flow body for an aircraft includes a skin having a first flow surface, having a flow influencing section with at least one first layer, at least one separator layer, at least one third layer, and at least one base layer. The first layer includes lithiated carbon fibers embedded into a matrix to form a negative electrode. The third layer includes carbon fibers with an electrode active material coating to form a positive electrode. The separator layer includes a non-conductive material for electrically isolating the first layer and the third layer from each other. The flow influencing section is configured for selectively raising a region of the arrangement of first layer, separator layer and third layer from the base layer upon application of a voltage between the first and third layers to form a bump on the flow body.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 23/04 - Influencing air flow over aircraft surfaces, not otherwise provided for by generating shock waves
• B29C 70/54 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
• B64C 3/20 - Integral or sandwich constructions
• B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof
• B64C 39/10 - All-wing aircraft

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (10) for providing a gas component (11, 12). The device (10) comprises an electrolysis unit (20) having a first chamber (21) and a second chamber (22), the first chamber (21) being separated from the second chamber (22) by a separating unit (23). The first chamber (21) is configured to receive an electrolyte (13) and to provide a first gas component (11), and the second chamber (22) is configured to provide a second gas component (12). A pressure inside the second chamber (22) is greater than a pressure inside the first chamber (21), wherein an electrolyte flow of the electrolyte (13) only occurs in the first chamber (21) and a passage of the electrolyte (13) into the second chamber (22) is prevented in order to thereby keep the provided second gas component (12) separate from the electrolyte (13). The device further comprises a phase separation unit (30) which is designed to separate the first gas component (11) from the electrolyte (13) in order to thereby provide the first gas component (11). The invention further relates to an aircraft (100) or a spacecraft comprising such a device (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
• C25B 9/19 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms
• C25B 9/77 - Assemblies comprising two or more cells of the filter-press type having diaphragms
• C25B 15/08 - Supplying or removing reactants or electrolytesRegeneration of electrolytes

Abstract

To achieve a composite material part with a fully load adapted 3D fiber reinforcement with low costs for tools and process, a method is provided for manufacturing a part made of composite material with a continuous fiber reinforcement. The method comprises the steps of providing a body with tubular cavities and having at least one first portion made from a first polymer material and at least one second portion made from a second polymer material, introducing resin and continuous fibers into the tubular cavities, and removing at least a part of the second polymer material.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 70/68 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts by incorporating or moulding on preformed parts, e.g. inserts or layers
• B29C 70/16 - Fibrous reinforcements only characterised by the structure of fibrous reinforcements using fibres of substantial or continuous length
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
• B29K 307/04 - Carbon
• B29K 309/02 - Ceramics
• B29K 309/08 - Glass
• B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof

Goods & Services

Aircraft. Model aircraft; toy aircraft.

Abstract

An aircraft includes a control computer, load determining unit, first central inertial measurement device and a second inertial measurement device. The load determining unit is coupled to the first inertial measurement device and the second inertial measurement device. The load determining unit can receive instantaneous first accelerations detected by the first inertial measurement device and instantaneous second accelerations detected by the at least one second inertial measurement device and from this to determine instantaneous loads acting on the aircraft and to store them in a memory unit and/or to transmit them to an external unit. The load determining unit can determine expected maneuver accelerations. The load determining unit can subtract the expected maneuver accelerations from detected first accelerations and second accelerations and determine externally induced dynamic accelerations. The load determining unit can determine expected maneuver loads on the aircraft to determine dynamic loads on the aircraft and to determine the expected maneuver loads and the dynamic loads.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64F 5/60 - Testing or inspecting aircraft components or systems
• G01P 15/08 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration by making use of inertia forces with conversion into electric or magnetic values

Abstract

A connector for a structurally integrated line system of a vehicle, having a first end portion, a second end portion and a connecting piece extending between the first end portion and the second end portion, wherein the first end portion has at least one contact face for arrangement on a structurally integrated line, wherein at least one of the at least one contact face has a cutout which is surrounded by a closed border, wherein the second end portion has a flange connection for connection to a pipe.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 1/06 - FramesStringersLongerons
• F16L 27/12 - Adjustable jointsJoints allowing movement allowing substantial longitudinal adjustment or movement
• B64D 13/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of air-treatment apparatus for aircraft crew or passengers, or freight space

Abstract

A cooling system containing a two-phase refrigerant that comprises a condenser, an evaporator and a conveying device. The evaporator is integrated in a heat source or thermally coupled thereto. Gaseous refrigerant from the evaporator is expanded in an expander, converted into mechanical energy and used to drive a generator for generation of electricity. Furthermore, an aircraft comprising a cooling system, wherein an electrical drive is supplied with electricity from a fuel cell, cooled using the cooling system, and the generator of the cooling system.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 8/04007 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids related to heat exchange
• B60L 58/33 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling fuel cells for controlling the temperature of fuel cells, e.g. by controlling the electric load by cooling
• B64D 27/24 - Aircraft characterised by the type or position of power plants using steam or spring force
• H01M 8/04029 - Heat exchange using liquids

Abstract

A printed circuit board for transmitting electrical energy and for signal transmission includes electrical conductor tracks coupled to the printed circuit board wherein the electrical conductor tracks include a first electrical conductor track with a superconducting material. The first electrical conductor track is designed to provide electrical energy directly to a power electronics system. The electrical conductor tracks include a second electrical conductor track which is designed to provide a signal transmission to a signal electronics system. A system is disclosed having such a printed circuit board.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 1/09 - Use of materials for the metallic pattern
• H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits Details
• H05K 1/11 - Printed elements for providing electric connections to or between printed circuits
• H10N 60/80 - Constructional details
• H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components

Abstract

An aerial device for a vehicle, particularly an aircraft, includes an aerial arrangement and a lens, which includes a first lens area, made of a first material with a first dielectric constant, overlapping the aerial arrangement and a second lens area, made of a second material with a second dielectric constant, overlapping the first lens area, with the second dielectric constant being smaller than the first dielectric constant, and wherein the second lens area extends in a longitudinal direction and in a curve in respect of a vertical direction oriented transverse to the longitudinal direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 1/28 - Adaptation for use in or on aircraft, missiles, satellites, or balloons
• B64C 1/36 - FuselagesConstructional features common to fuselages, wings, stabilising surfaces or the like adapted to receive antennas or radomes
• H01Q 15/08 - Refracting or diffracting devices, e.g. lens, prism formed of solid dielectric material
• H01Q 19/06 - Combinations of primary active antenna elements and units with secondary devices, e.g. with quasi-optical devices, for giving the antenna a desired directional characteristic using refracting or diffracting devices, e.g. lens
• H01Q 23/00 - Antennas with active circuits or circuit elements integrated within them or attached to them