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Designing of the aeronautical structures

Designing of the aeronautical structures

Home Offer Design services Designing of the aeronautical structures

We specialize in the design of composite and metallic structures of aircraft and technological instrumentation for their production. We conduct performance analysis, load analysis, and modernization projects for currently used aircraft. The experience of our design team allows us to perform work beyond the aviation industry and propose optimal solutions that take into account the Client’s specific requirements.

Our offer in the field of aircraft design includes:

  • Metal structures
  • Composite structures
    • Aeronautical structures from glass and carbon composite
  • Technological instrumentation
    • Molds for making composite structures
    • Assembly jigs
  • Additional equipment in currently used airplanes and helicopters
  • Organization and management of the aircraft design process and its optimization
  • Aircraft performance calculations
  • Strength calculations
  • Development of flight test programs
  • Aircraft certification

The design process is performed using CATIA software, while strength analyses are carried out with ANSYS software.

We perform the work based on the Design Organization Approval (ADOA), approval No. AP 270, issued by the European Aviation Authority (EASA), and the quality management systems ISO 9001:2015, AQAP 2110:2016.

Airframe components

In the field of design and optimization of airframe elements, we offer the following services:

  • Construction of parametric models of objects for tests and optimization (e.g. a wing)
  • Aerofoil profiles design
  • Multi-criteria and multidisciplinary design of aircraft and its components

We are the leading center for designing and testing aircraft landing gear in Poland. A significant part of the landing gears of aircraft and helicopters manufactured in Polish factories has been designed and tested in our laboratory, which offers a set of comprehensive engineering services, such as design, analysis, testing and supervision over the execution of prototypes.

Among the goals we set for ourselves is the development of technology, proposing new construction and technological solutions, their verification with the use of testing methods, construction of test beds and supervision over the implementation of prototypes of technology demonstrators.

Aircraft landing gears – offer

Our offer in the field of design includes:

  • Wheeled and skid types aircraft landing gear
  • Shimmy and anti-resonance dampers
  • One- and two-stage shock absorbers for aircraft landing gear
  • Landing gear integration elements
  • Test beds
  • ABS anti-skid systems for aircraft landing gear applications
  • Actuators and locks
  • Wheels and high-energy brakes
  • Landing gears for unmanned aerial vehicles
  • Technology demonstrators
  • Electric brakes for manned and unmanned aerial vehicles
  • Assessment of the design process and its compliance with aviation standards
  • Assessment of the state of knowledge in the field of technological solutions of aerial landing gears
  • Other solutions depending on the Customer’s needs

Design activity is supported by the CAD 3D SOLID EDGE system, which is fully compatible with NX and CATIA systems. We carry out strength and stiffness analyses using the MSC NASTRAN/PATRAN and FEMAP/NASTRAN systems.

In the field of drives design, we offer the following services:

  • Construction of parametric models of objects for tests and optimization (engine intake duct, engine exhaust nozzle, etc.)
  • Aerodynamic design of flow channels
  • Aerodynamic design of the main rotor of the helicopter
  • Propellers design
  • Design of aircraft engine components
  • Software development
  • Computational tools for simulation of flow-related issues
  • Tools for performing internal ballistics calculations of solid and hybrid propellant engines and their integration with CAD software
  • Simulation of rocket and spacecraft flight (6 degrees of freedom)
  • Engineering tools supporting systems and cost engineering

We specialize in:

  • Development of unmanned systems
  • Mission implementation and planning
  • Integration with UTM systems
  • Designing and manufacturing of unmanned platforms and experimental demonstrators
  • Embedded software development in:
    • Video tracking and autopilots
    • GCS control systems
    • Neural networks / artificial intelligence, UAV certification
    • Systems for drone neutralization, monitoring, collecting and processing sensory data

Mechatronic systems

We offer laboratory, workshop and measurement facilities, where mechanical, electrical and electronic integration processes in the field of UAV systems are performed.

The developed tool base allows for the development of new components for internal and commercially commissioned projects. We offer:

  • On–board instruments for UAVs
  • Optoelectronic heads
  • Selection of sensors
  • Mechanical structures
  • Electronic systems design
  • Development of control software
  • Design and implementation of dedicated multi–sensor systems
  • Ground control stations (GCS)

As part of our software work, we deal with:

  • Computer vision processing
  • Detection and identification of objects
  • Neural network algorithms (AI)
  • GCS ground software
  • Sense & avoid environment awareness systems
  • Navigation without GPS
  • Emergency landing systems
  • UAV simulators

Unmanned systems – scope of services

The main area of our activities in the field of unmanned technologies is the provision of testing services, the introduction of new technologies for specialized applications, and the conduct of research and development projects. Our specialists create advanced software for unmanned aerial systems (UAVs) based on machine vision and artificial intelligence algorithms, produce precision mechanics, and design electronics dedicated to UAVs.

We have experience in planning and implementing test flights and integrating avionics systems. We cooperate with many domestic and foreign entities in the field of avionics systems dedicated to UAVs.

Unmanned technologies – offer

  • Development of UAV concepts dedicated for specialized tasks
  • Development of UAVs with vision processing and artificial intelligence algorithms
  • Development of anti–drone systems
  • Development of experimental unmanned systems
  • Modeling of avionic systems
  • Modeling of sensory systems (environment awareness, obstacle avoidance)
  • Modeling of control systems – mobile GCS stations
  • Development of propulsion systems – design and development
  • Development of emergency systems
  • Development of airspace management systems – integration with UTM/DTM systems
  • UAV testing support
  • UAV certification
  • Preparation of photolight missions, data acquisition and data feed to Spatial Information Systems (SIS)
  • Creation of precise raster maps (orthophotomaps) and vector maps based on aerial photographs (including multispectral imaging)
  • Creation of products for modern geomarketing, including precise three-dimensional models of objects
  • Analysis of designated areas according to set criteria, solar potential analysis (based on precise 3D models), optimal investment location analysis
  • Preparation of advanced geodata visualization, with emphasis on 3D modeling and integration of UAV-acquired data
  • Development of UAV and GCS station software
  • Security analyses
  • Research in aerodynamics and materials/structures testing

The Design Organization in the Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Aviation is engaged in carrying out systemic multidimensional solutions and aircraft design work, according to the scope of approval. The organization was established on August 9, 2007 and approved by the Civil Aviation Authority and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on September 4, 2008 (EASA approval number: AP270). The safety scope is strictly formalized and controlled by the Civil Aviation Authority (Urząd Lotnictwa Cywilnego, ULC).

Design Organization – requirements

The Design Organization, acting in accordance with the PART 21A.14(b) alternative procedure, implements specific design practices taking into account the requirements of PART 21 and the related Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) and Guidance Material (GM) within the scope of:

  • Type Certification 21A.14(b)
  • Supplemental Type Certification 21A.112 B(b)
  • Repair 21A.432 B(b)

Applied airworthiness requirements:

  • CS-23

Design Organization – implementations

  • Execution of activities within the scope of approval under the supervision of the Agency

Projects for which a type certificate was applied:

  • I-23 aircraft – Type Certificate EASA.A.200
  • Type Certificate No. BB-215 – GILC

Projects carried out under the supervision of the organization:

  • Aircraft I-31 P – design, supervision of prototype execution, stand tests, ground and flight tests, certification process
  • Aircraft I-31 T – design, supervision of prototype execution, stand tests, ground and flight tests, certification process
  • An-2 aircraft with ASz-62IR-16E engine – design of modifications, supervision of implementation of modifications, stand tests, ground and flight tests, certification process
  • FLARIS LAR-1 aircraft – ground and flight tests
  • Other expert and design work for domestic and European aviation entities

Design Organization – scope of services

We provide services in the area of designing the following elements:

  • Wheeled and skid landing gear for airplanes and helicopters
  • Shimmy dampers and anti-resonant one- and two-stage shock absorbers for aircraft landing gear
  • Landing gear integration elements
  • ABS anti-slip systems test beds
  • Actuators and locks
  • Wheels and high-energy brakes
  • Landing gears for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV)
  • Technology demonstrators
  • Electric brakes for UAVs

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