Today, we are joined by Professor Nikolaus Adams, head of the Chair of Aerodynamics and Fluid Mechanics. We dive into his research on numerical methods, the modelling and simulation of transitional and turbulent flows. Also learn about his experimental and numerical work in vehicle and aircraft aerodynamics and high speed aerodynamics.

0:00 — Preview 

0:46 — Intro 

1:03 — This or That 

3:07 — What is Fluid Mechanics 

4:34 — How an Aircraft Flies 

6:14 — Work and Research 

11:10 — Advancements in FM 

12:30 — Back to Past (PhD and Studies) 

14:33 — Passion for FM 

18:10 — Fluid Mechanics in Aerospace 

20:50 — Time at TUM & Career 

28:11 — Research 

38:04 — Getting into Fluid Mechanics 

39:45 — Development of Fluid Mechanics 

41:43 — Career and Personal Life

43:40 — Conclusion

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What is it like to participate in a zero-gravity flight? What does living in an analog station entail?

In this episode, join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Michaela Benthaus, a TUM Aerospace Master's Graduate who's in pole position for an exciting career in Aerospace. Michaela shares insights into her Master’s studies, her experience on a zero-gravity flight, and life-changing research at the LunAres Analog Research Station. From the thrill of space simulations to pioneering inclusivity in aerospace, Michaela’s story is one of passion and perseverance. Whether you're an aspiring aerospace engineer or just curious about life on the cutting edge of space science, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

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0:00:00 Preview

0:01:20 Intro

0:02:45 Academic Career

0:09:20 Recovery from Accident

0:14:30 Accessibility at Uni

0:16:30 Zero-G Flight

0:27:32 LunAres Analog Astronaut Mission

0:44:00 ESA YGT Programme

0:49:40 Future Outlook

0:52:40 Advice for Students

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https://www.instagram.com/michi_benthaus

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How do we build the future of life in space?

Join us for a fascinating episode with Professor Gisela Detrell, Chair of Human Spaceflight Technology at Technical University of Munich (TUM). Her groundbreaking work is shaping the next era of human exploration. From her journey in aerospace to leading life support research with algae-based oxygen systems, Professor Detrell shares her passion for making the impossible possible. Discover how her team is creating technologies to sustain astronauts on Mars, the inspiring role of microalgae in space, and why this research matters not only for the stars but for life here on Earth.

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0:00:00 Preview

0:00:50 Intro

0:01:45 This or That

0:02:36 Career

0:05:00 Designing a Photobioreactor Experiment for ISS

0:11:06 Life Support Systems

0:20:45 Microalgae

0:30:37 Design of Habitat for Mars

0:34:28 Human Factors

0:36:21 Relevance for Life on Earth

0:40:00 Current Projects and Next Steps

0:44:23 Future Outlook

0:51:31 Aerospace Tier List

0:52:36 Miscellaneous

0:56:05 Advice for Young Students

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Check out the website of the chair for Human Spaceflight Technology:

https://www.asg.ed.tum.de/en/hsp/home/

What is the job of a test pilot? What physical strain does a fighter pilot have to withstand?

In this episode we welcome Stephan Leuthner, test pilot for fighter aircraft. As a project pilot for FCAS, he offers a unique insight into the latest developments in military aviation. It is his daily business to test upgraded systems and new updates for fighter aircraft. Learn about the process of integrating new systems, the constant need for aircraft upgrades, and the rigorous physical training pilots must undergo, including g-force and centrifuge training. We also talk about the moral and ethical considerations of flying combat aircraft and the future of autonomous flight systems.

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0:00:00 Preview

0:01:15 Intro

0:02:32 The Day-to-Day Work of a Test Pilot

0:10:20 Working at Airbus Defence and Space

0:12:40 Callsign "GRISU"

0:15:40 Airforce Pilot Training

0:23:21 g-force Training Physical Stress

0:35:02 Flying Supersonic

0:39:50 The Ejection Seat

0:41:07 Risks and Dangers

0:44:02 Morals and Ethics in Military Aviation

0:46:55 University of the Bundeswehr

0:50:22 Challenges of the Military Environment

0:53:04 FCAS and Challenges of more Autonomy

1:02:33 Future Projects

1:05:44 Advise to Students

1:08:20 Invitation to Manching

1:09:25 Outro

Why do we see the typical tube and wing configuration in today's aircraft and what could they look like in the future? Gain insights into the driving forces shaping the future of aviation as we explore multiple aircraft design concepts for the next generation of aircraft. Get to know some of the most promising concepts from Bauhaus Luftfahrt, a think tank in which Prof. Mirko Hornung is involved alongside his work at the Chair of Aircraft Design and the Department of Aerospace and Geodesy. Also tune in to find out about how developments in Urban Air Mobility and EVTOL transform today's aviation sector.

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0:00:00 Preview

0:00:44 Intro

0:01:30 This or That

0:02:30 Career

0:08:40 Aerospace at TUM

0:10:10 Aviation Fascination

0:18:50 Aircraft Design Basics

0:28:15 Bauhaus Luftfahrt & Conceptual Aircraft Design

0:56:55 Urban Air Mobility & EVTOL

1:06:05 NASA X-59 QueSST – Revival of supersonic commercial flights?

1:11:18 Miscellaneous

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Check out the website of the Chair:

https://www.asg.ed.tum.de/en/lls/home/

What is flight control? Why do airplane crashes happen and who is responsible? What were the thoughts behind the B.Sc. Aerospace? What is the most important skill for your career and studies as an engineer?

Professor Florian Holzapfel joined us for an anecdote filled hour, answering all our questions.

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0:00:00 Intro

0:01:14 This or That

0:02:09 Basics of Flight Control

0:06:38 The Safety and Certification Mindset

0:20:15 Are Pilots still important?

0:32:35 International Cooperation

0:37:40 Being a Professor at TUM

0:45:32 Creating the B.Sc. Aerospace

0:52:53 The most important Thing in your Career...

1:05:45 Why Aerospace?

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Check out the website of the Chair:

https://www.fsd.ed.tum.de/

As we celebrate the one year anniversary of "ON AIR - Actually Rocket Science", we look back at funny moments behind the scenes, see whether the students actually learned something in a quiz, have a battle of the Tentomaxes and give advice on how to find an internship.

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00:00 Intro

01:29 Our highlights from "ON AIR"

10:02 The new Consulate of Ottobrunn

11:34 Who said ... the most?

17:51 Announcement!

19:32 Quiz

25:43 How to get an internship

32:19 Old vs new TENTOMAX

36:21 Outro

In this episode, we explore the depths of lunar and

planetary exploration with Professor Philipp Reiss. What is the role of private

entities, such as SpaceX and Blue Origin, in this new race to the Moon? What

exactly is In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU)? Find out about its pivotal role

in space missions and planetary exploration. The lunar terrain's resources

offer a multitude of possibilities to allow humans to colonize the Moon. This

will not only help science to understand the Moon, but reveal secrets about the

solar system. We also address the regulatory landscape surrounding lunar

activities and the crucial measures for planetary protection during ISRU

operations. Find out how the Moon works!

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0:00:25 Introduction

0:02:16 Career Path and Motivation fur Lunar and Planetary

Exploration

0:09:05 Current Developments in Space Exploration

0:20:55 ISRU

0:32:30 Resources of Interest

0:35:25 Commercial Interests in Resource Extraction

0:37:45 Legal Framework on the Moon, Planetary Protection,

Artemis Accords

0:42:48 Goals of Lunar and Planetary Exploration

0:49:05 Moon Base: Science or Commerce? Colonising Space

0:54:15 Future Research and Collaboration Plans

0:57:35 Upcoming Missions

1:01:15 Advise to Students

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Check out the website of the Chair:

https://www.asg.ed.tum.de/en/lpe/home/

In this episode, Professor Alessandro Golkar shares his insights and experiences on teaching, research, and entrepreneurship in the field of satellites and space systems.

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0:00:00 Introduction and this or that

0:01:16 Teaching and making connections in university

0:07:21 Introduction to satellites

0:12:30 The future of the satellite market

0:19:18 Satellite constellations

0:22:16 Concurrent engineering

0:32:49 Systems engineering

0:38:38 Sustainable space flight

0:43:21 Science or fiction

0:53:35 Startups in Aerospace

0:57:12 Challenges and chances of a new university department

0:58:48 What start up would Prof. Golkar try out

1:01:45 Advice to freshmen

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Check out the website of the Chair:

https://www.asg.ed.tum.de/en/pns/home/

You can find Prof. Golkar on Youtube:

 @agolkar 

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- Website: fslrg.de

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We apologize for the poor audio quality of this recording. Due to an unexpected error of the audio recorder, some parts of the sound may be distorted or unclear.

What makes carbon fiber composites so special? How can we store hydrogen more efficiently? Can carbon fiber composites be a sustainable material? Prof. Klaus Drechsler told us all about it!

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00:00 Introduction & this or that

01:46 His fascination for carbon composites & carreer

05:19 Deutsches Museum München

06:50 Basics of carbon composites

9:26 History or carbon composites

11:44 Hydrogen storage

16:55 Manufacturing carbon composites

18:24 Carbon composites in aircraft

22:05 How does TUM find new professors

23:05 Certification & safety

30:12 Applications in aero engines

32:40 Recycling & sustainability

43:05 Future processing carbon composites

52:10 The next revolution in material science?!

53:46 How to deal with stress & Outro

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https://www.asg.ed.tum.de/en/lcc/home/

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Will we ever see autonomous drone delivery systems in every day life? What are neural networks and how does model predictive control work? Are scientist responsible for misuse of their research? How can you relax during summer?

Check out the second part of our sixth Episode of "ON AIR - Actually Rocket Science" and find our what Prof. Markus Ryll thinks about these questions.

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00:00 Introduction

00:35 Drone delivery 2

09:02 How a drone senses its environment

13:13 How drone flies autonomously

15:15 Neural networks and drones

17:51 Model predictive control

25:58 Academia forever?

27:13 Future of his research

29:00 Misuse of autonomous drones

31:31 Alternative career paths

32:28 Achievement he's most proud of

35:04 Relaxing in summer

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Check out the website of the Professorship of Autonomous Aerial Systems:

https://www.asg.ed.tum.de/en/aas/startseite/

Find Markus Ryll on YouTube: @MarkusRyll  

When will deliveries be performed by drones? What are the application fields of UAVs? How to ensure safe and reliable autonomous multirotor flight? Find out why working with quadrotors is so interesting and offers many benefits in this Podcast episode with Prof. Markus Ryll.

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00:00 Introduction

00:58 This or that

01:51 Career & Education

06:38 What are Drones?

07:40 Why Quadrotors?

11:40 Crashing UAVs

14:43 Interaction with other Chairs

16:48 Research Process

19:34 Safety and Redundancy and Certification I

21:40 Marius 60s of university politics

22:39 Safety and Redundancy and Certification II

25:24 Applications of Multirotor Autonomous Flight

27:07 Future of UAVs

29:59 Aerial Physical Interaction

Discover the world of Geodesy as we chat with Prof. Christoph Holst from the Chair of Engineering Geodesy. Learn about monitoring landslides and the future capabilities of laser scanning technology. Geodetic applications accompany us in our everyday life but many people barely notice. Find out where Geodesy can be applied to help us understand planet Earth better.

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Welcome to this podcast by the Student Council of Aerospace & Geodesy. We are students at the Technical University of Munich excited to meet experts from our study fields and have fascinating talks with them.

We especially invite our guests to share their experience and knowledge with you. As your student representatives, we are keen to answer your questions.

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00:00 Introduction

01:20 This or that

01:56 Why geodesy

03:57 What is geodesy

05:59 Freelancing

08:00 DVW

09:50 Sensor systems

17:50 Applying sensor systems

24:03 Laser scanner vs. total station

26:01 Marius 60s of university politics

27:04 Green Bank Observatory

30:01 Geodesy for sustainable agriculture

32:07 Future of laser scanning

34:40 Message to students

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Check out the website of the Chair of Engineering Geodesy:

www.asg.ed.tum.de/gds

Find Prof. Christoph Holst on YouTube: @holstsgeodesy7675  

What does launching on a space shuttle feel like? Will Europe stay a competitive part in the launcher market? Should humans venture out to other planets? What impact do conflicts on earth have in space? These are only some of the questions we discussed with astronaut Professor Ulrich Walter.

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00:00 Introduction & "this or that"

01:51 Motivation and preparation his mission

04:00 Risk in space exploration

09:44 Launching into space

12:12 A new perspective of our planet Earth

15:22 Experiments on his flight

17:28 Remembering his mission

18:40 Teaching and science communication

22:47 Research at TUM

24:55 Marius 60s of university politics

26:14 Humans to Mars

35:15 SpaceX's Starship and its impact

37:22 Private vs. public space transportation

45:07 Space tourism

49:00 Politics and astronautics

53:29 Philisophical questions

58:14 Message to the students

How does ChatGPT work and can you cheat with it? How do we handle big data? What data can be shared securely? If you are interested in the answers to these questions, you will definitely enjoy our talk with Prof. Dr. Martin Werner!

00:00 Introduction & "this or that”

 01:28 Career choices

04:52 Importance of teaching

06:51 ChatGPT

16:58 Artificial intelligence

21:05 Marius 60s of university politics

22:13 Big geospatial data management

37:30 Data ethics & security

45:25 Message to students

How do rocket engines work? How can you ignite them? How is the space industry changing?

Those are only some of the questions we talked to Prof. Dr. -Ing. Chiara Manfletti about.

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00:00:00 Introduction & "this or that"

00:02:11 Career choices

00:06:20 Laser ignition & engine testing

00:16:37 Research vs. Management

00:18:26 Importance of gender/age

00:21:40 Politics in aerospace

00:23:20 Marius' 60s of university politics

00:24:30 Back to academia

00:26:37 Basics of rocket propulsion

00:39:16 SCRAM & RAM engines

00:43:28 Efficiency of rocket engines

00:45:47 Reusablity of launchers & green space flight

00:50:27 Neuraspace

00:53:57 Future of the space industry

00:58:54 Student questions

1:04:18 Message to the students

What will the next airliners look like? How can we improve the development of new aircraft? What should be the next step after your master in aerospace?

Those are only some of the questions we talked to Prof. Dr.Ing. Fernaß Daoud about.

Stay tuned for the first episode!