CFRP panel in a test stand at Fraunhofer LBF.

(ddp direct) Aviation is becoming more environmentally friendly: Innovative technologies are used to reduce fuel consumption, pollutant emissions and noise. For this purpose, Fraunhofer researchers are developing novel fuselage structures with structure-integrated functions, within the framework of the EU project "Clean Sky". The panels on display contain several sensors for the monitoring of structures; among others, acoustic sensors are applied and optical strain sensors are integrated in the ... ... weiter lesen Quelle