On Air - Actually Rocket Science

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...

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...

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 maki...

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 integr...

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 involv...

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. -------------------- 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:14 This or That 0:02:09 Basics of Flight Control 0:06:38...

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. -------------------- 00:00 Intro 01:29 Our highlights from "ON AIR" 10:02 The new Consulate of Ottobrunn 11:34 Who...

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 possibiliti...

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

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! -------------------- 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 compo...

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. -------------...

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. -------------------- 00:00 Introduction 00:58 This or that 01:51 Career & Education 06:38 What are Drones? 07:40 Why Qua...

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. -------------------- Welcome to t...

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. -------------------- 00:00 Introduction & "this or that" 01:51 Motivation and preparation his m...

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 universit...

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. ----------------------------- 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 00:2...

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.

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