#12 - Shaping TOMORROW'S AVIATION today – Prof. Mirko Hornung

07/05/2024 1h 14min Episodio 12

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Episode Synopsis

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 involved alongside his work at the Chair of Aircraft Design and the Department of Aerospace and Geodesy. Also tune in to find out about how developments in Urban Air Mobility and EVTOL transform today's aviation sector.--------------------0:00:00 Preview0:00:44 Intro0:01:30 This or That0:02:30 Career0:08:40 Aerospace at TUM0:10:10 Aviation Fascination0:18:50 Aircraft Design Basics0:28:15 Bauhaus Luftfahrt & Conceptual Aircraft Design0:56:55 Urban Air Mobility & EVTOL1:06:05 NASA X-59 QueSST – Revival of supersonic commercial flights?1:11:18 Miscellaneous--------------------Check out the website of the Chair:https://www.asg.ed.tum.de/en/lls/home/

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