The Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Aviation cooperates with a number of R&D and production sites from European Union countries, Canada and the United States of America. In addition to the work of a commercial nature we have participated or are currently participating in the following research projects:
Autonomous transport
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…
Read moreDesign, manufacture and deliver a high performance, low cost, low weight Nacelle Structure for Next Generation Tilt-Rotor (NGCTR) TRAIL
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…
Read moreEVACPRO
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…
Read moreIncreasing the competitiveness of Polish plant products on international markets by increasing their quality and phytosanitary security (FITOEXPORT)
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…
Read moreInnovative aerodynamic bicycle frame
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…
Read moreInteligent robot with the requirements of precision agriculture
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…
Read moreInvestigation and Maturation of Technologies for Hybrid Electric Propulsion (IMOTHEP)
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…
Read moreISSLOT 13032 – Innovative flight stabilization system using trimmers
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…
Read morePOLON – Polish Propulsion Module
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…
Read moreSPOPS – Solid rocket boosters for launcher utilizing liquid propellant for main stage engine
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…
Read moreThermal History Coatings for Research and Development of Space Technologies (THCOAT)
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…
Read moreWINGPULSE – Develop and test Power Efficient Actuation Concepts for Separation Flow Control at large aerodynamic areas requiring very low actuation energy
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…
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