The aim of the Project is to conduct research & development works in order to create a new, global- scale product innovation related to designing turbojet engine components with the use of 3D printing technology. The innovation will constitute best practices and will be widely used in the aircraft engines.…

Z początkiem lutego 2020 r. Łukasiewicz – Instytut Lotnictwa w konsorcjum z PZL Mielec rozpoczął realizację projektu <40L monopropellant tank [MDT40], finansowanego przez Europejską Agencję Kosmiczną. W Sieci Badawczej Łukasiewicz – Instytut Lotnictwa projektem zajmuje się Zakład Technologii Kosmicznych (Centrum Technologii Kosmicznych), pełniąc jednocześnie rolę koordynatora projektu. Projekt polega na…

Summary: The LOST-UAV project concerns the development of a comprehensive system for detection and kinetic neutralization of unmanned aerial platforms (UAV) with automatic flight prediction integrated with an unmanned grand vehicle. The system will enable the detection of UAV, jamming its radio transmission and kinetic neutralization. The system will be…

Project description: The project aims to maintain the competitiveness and research potential of the Areodynamic Tunnel Complex, which consists of: T3 Areodynamic Tunnel and N-3 Trisonic Areodynamic Tunnel. The areodynamic tunnels are the key research infrastructure of aviation R&D units. Experiments conducted in the Areodynamic Tunnel Complex allow the design…

Projekt AMBER zakłada zaprojektowanie i walidowanie architektury lotniczego napędu hybrydowego dla kolejnej generacji regionalnych samolotów, które wejdą do użytkowania przed 2035 rokiem. W skład projektu wchodzi: System Mechanicznego Przepływu Mocy, System Elektryczny oraz System Sterowania. System Mechanicznego Przepływu Mocy: kombinacja silnika konwencjonalnego (pochodna silnika GE Catalyst) z silnikiem elektrycznym o…

Summary: The outcome of the project will be an effector, a target guidance system, a forward observation system, a multi-guide effector launcher and flight tests campaign of the entire system. Project leader: Mirosław SicińskiPhone: (+ 48) 501 155 310E-mail: miroslaw.sicinski@ilot.lukasiewicz.gov.plProject duration: 1.08.2023 – 31.07.2025Funding institution: The National Centre for Research…

The aim of the project is to develop technologies in the area of autonomous transport in the land and air domain. In connection with the subject of the project, the consortium members plan to develop technologies such as: an autonomous driving system for AMR/AGV vehicles, AMR/AGV vehicles, an autonomous driving…

The aim of the project is to develop solutions in the form of functional additives, composite materials and/or multi-component mixtures with the use of waste raw materials, technologies for their production and to prepare demonstrators in the form of boards intended for modular construction. Initial work will concern the development…

The overarching goal of the project is to harmonise common Research & Technology needs with MoDs (Ministry of Defence of the participating EUMS) and interested EU stakeholders to allow for a focused investment in relevant and shared R&T needs for collaborative R&T within the framework of EDF or at EDA…

TRAIL is a project co-financed by the European Commission in the frame of Clean Sky 2 (Horizon 2020). The Consortium, led by Łukasiewicz Research Network-Institute of Aviation, who will also be responsible for design, analyses and testing, is composed of 7 Partners including Politecnico di Milano (vibration, noise and Bird…

The project aims at preparation (to TLR 4) of the dual flow, latching control valve for the satellite apogee engines. This includes development and tests of the valve actuator (Astornika) followed by the development and tests of the complete valve assembly (ŁRN-IoA). The valve is foreseen to be used with…

The project aims at preparation of two, dual seat control valves: one for 1N monopropellant thrusters and one for 10N bipropellant thrusters (both at TRL4). This includes development and tests of the valves actuators (Astornika) followed by the development and tests of the complete valves assemblies (ŁRN-IoA). The valves are…

Supporting the manufacturing process with a solution based on artificial intelligence algorithms. The idea of the project is to integrate highly digitalised manufacturing processes into the Industrial Internet of Things, in which sensor data will be collected and analysed in real time by an artificial intelligence algorithm that makes the…

Innovative space propulsion solutions developed in Łukasiewicz-Institute of Aviation are mostly based on the use of highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide, currently classified as one of the most environment friendly propellants in existence. One of the key aspects of utilizing its potential is a proper design of the catalyst bed and…

Project objectives: Within the EXAELIA project, consortium partners will identify new technologies and solutions, related to airframe structure/ configuration and propulsion systems, based upon which they will develop designs of flying testbeds (FTBs). These FTBs will serve to increase the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of the innovations and assess their…

Spacecraft Platform Architecture for Research and Key-enabling missions. Development of a prototype satellite platform for conducting research, analyses and tests of components and materials in space conditions, for use in the development of space and materials technologies.

Conventional chemical rocket propulsion systems use standard propellant compositions: hydrazine and its derivative – monomethyl hydrazine (MMH), combined with mixed oxides of nitrogen (MON). The number of activities worldwide focus on development of components and subsystems of green propulsion – the alternative for standard solutions containing toxic propellants. The aim…

The main goal of the HERFUSE project, coordinated by LEONARDO S.p.A, is development of the innovative fuselage devoted for hybrid electric reginal passenger aircraft (acronym HER), that will have positive influence on lowering greenhouse gas emission. Realization of lower footprint to environment by the new aircraft will be split in…

Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation commences strategic cooperation with the Marshal’s Office of the Mazowieckie Voivodeship in the field of research work for precise agriculture and intelligent rural development. The launched project will be based, among others, on remote sensing technologies that will equip farmers with innovative solutions increasing competitiveness…

The main objective of the project is to enable Polish plant products to enter new markets and increase their competitiveness by effectively responding to import requirements of new customers and improving the controls carried out by the Main Inspectorate of Plant Health and Seed Inspection, using modern crop inspection methods…

The aim of the project “Innovative aerodynamic bicycle frame” is to design a bicycle frame with increased aerodynamic properties, in particular with aerodynamic drag lower by 2-6% than that of the competition bicycles. Works carried out at Ł-ILOT focus on: Analysis of the aerodynamics of bicycle frames, in particular examining…

OVERHEAT Project brings novel fire management solutions for Prevention, Early Detection and Response which are key aspects to assure safety of people and the protection of the environment. The development of a Digital Solution (DS) will provide the overall situational picture on board and surrounding the vessel. Furthermore, integration of…

On may 2020 Unia Sp. Z o.o. in consortium with Łukasiewicz- Industrial Institute of Agricultural Engineering and Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation has started the implementation of the project Inteligent robot with the requirements of precision agriculture. The Project is being implemented within fast track for projects from less developed…

Project implemented under the Horizon 2020 framework program, funded by the European Commission. It is a 4-year research and innovation initiative on hybrid electric propulsion for commercial aviation, a technology that opens a new design space for aircraft and may provide a revolutionary step in improving their efficiency. The aim…

Aircraft flight stabilization is provided by complex Flight Management Systems (FMS, Flight Control Systems), and in particular by systems called autopilots. These are quite expensive and not all aircrafts are equipped with them. However, most aircrafts, most notably airplanes, are equipped with weight relieving/balancing surfaces called trimmers. They are usually…

At the beginning of December has begun the implementation of the NBSOIL project, funded by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe Programme. The project focuses on developing a holistic approach to land and soil management. The consortium coordinated by the Polish Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation (IUNG)…

Project description: NEUMANN stands for Novel Energy and propUlsion systeMs for Air dominance. It is a project co-funded by the European Union under the European Defense Fund, supporting R&D projects in the area of advanced technologies in the field of security and defense of EU countries. The project focuses on…

Reducing SMR (Short Medium Range) aircraft environmental impact is a priority of the Clean Aviation SRIA, which objective is to have technologies ready for the future generation of SMR aircraft. The engine is key in this effort and the Open Fan engine architecture is the most promising solution in terms…

The ORDEAL project (Operational Resilience of Drones in Experiments and Autonomous fLight) focuses on the development, integration, and evaluation of advanced navigation technologies for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) operating in challenging environments where standard GNSS‑based positioning methods are limited, disrupted, or entirely unavailable. The objective of the project is to…

The purpose of the POLON – Polish Propulsion Module project is to develop a chemical propulsion module for a small satellite and its integration with the Hypersat platform developed by Creotech. The Space Technology Department (STD) will be responsible for the implementation of the project on the side of Łukasiewicz…

We have officially launched Phase B1 of the RAVEN (Rendezvous and Proximity Vehicle for Enabling Multi-Mission) project, as evidenced by a signed contract. Within the project, Łukasiewicz – ILOT is responsible for the development and delivery of the propulsion module, based on a green propellant solution: 98% hydrogen peroxide. The…

The aim of the project is to develop a manufacturing and welding technology for advanced TZM–316L bimetallic interfaces, enabling durable and hot gas sealed connections between a molybdenum rocket engine combustion chamber and stainless steel injector heads. In the final phase of the project, a demonstrator of an innovative rocket…

One of the end-of-life strategies for modern satellites is deorbitation manoeuvre. It consists of a significant decrease in the orbit altitude, leading the satellite burn up in the atmosphere. This prevents the generation of new space debris. Development of a dedicated Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) for the European Space Agency…

SPOPS is the project cofounded by The National Centre for Research and Development. Its goal is to develop solid rocket motor for the purpose of being utilized as a booster for small launcher with capability to lift nanosatellites into LEO. Additional result apart from the motor itself will be creation…

Project Objectives: The DETEKTA project concerns on development and verification of detection and quantification of cracks sizes system. In the adopted concept, the measuring element is a sensor network, permanently integrated with the object, made in the technology of additive manufacturing using paints with metallic micro and nanoparticles, and elastic…

Project Objectives: The subject of the project is the development of communication and navigation systems for space and rocket applications. A satellite retransmission module for satellite platforms, telemetry module for suborbital and carrier rockets, as well as ground station, a ground station, a localization beacon and a mobile beacon signal…

Project Objectives: The subject of the project is the development of communication and navigation systems for space and rocket applications. A satellite retransmission module for satellite platforms, telemetry module for suborbital and carrier rockets, as well as ground station, a ground station, a localization beacon and a mobile beacon signal…

Project aims: The main objective of the project is to develop a universal system for monitoring pollution in vegetation and soil using remote sensing techniques for agriculture. The result of the project will be a system supporting the detection of areas characterized by the probability of occurrence of pollution, which…

Project Description: The aim of the project is to enhance publishing standards and increase the visibility of the quarterly journal Marketing of Scientific and Research Institutions by integrating it into the international scientific circulation. A series of activities will be undertaken to improve the quality of publications and strengthen the…

On may 2020 Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation in consortium with Łukasiewicz – Institute of Electronic Materials Technology and Institute of Physics Polish Academy of Sciences has started the implementation of the project Thermal History Coating for Research and Development of Space Technologies. The Project is being implemented within fast…

Project description: The project focuses on replacing the existing structure of small satellites (weighing up to 200 kg) with thermoplastic composites. In cooperation with the Creotech Instruments company, the consortium is aiming at a reduction of project implementation time by 30% in terms of design, production and assembly. The project…

he project aims to develop and test a rocket engine demonstrator with an aerospike nozzle, applicable to planetary landers. In the course of the project, an assessment of conceptual solutions (both existing and developed as part of the project) of rocket propulsion systems using aerospike nozzles will be carried out…

The main goal of the project is to demonstrate the control of the thrust during the operation of a green liquid rocket engine utilizing highly-concentrated hydrogen peroxide as the oxidizer. Thrust control (throttling) technology could be used in future space exploration by lunar or planetary descent vehicles. Such throttleable engine…

Project Description: The project is a continuation of the TLPD project, a throttleable rocket engine demonstrator for space applications. Most of the engine will be developed for performance and mass optimization (mainly valves and actuator/actuators). The main aspect will be the development of a new 3D printed water-cooled combustion chamber,…

The project allows the development (up to TRL5) of a thrust vector control (TVC) system. The designed TVC is a dedicated system for the deorbiting solid rocket motor, which happens to be also developed parallel at Łukasiewicz – IoA (SPRODEM). TVC has to compensate trajectory misalignments and uncertainties coming from…

On July 29-30th 2020, the WINGPULSE project, co-funded by the European Commission under the Clean Sky 2 program (Horizon 2020), has officially launched with the online kick-off meeting attended by the Topic Manager representing Airbus, Project Officer and the project’s partners. The consortium coordinated by the University of Nottingham aims…