Advanced enabling technologies for intra-aircraft data communication
- Ultra-reliable wireless communication enablers’ current state of the art are explored to make a selection. The enablers selected developed achieved a raised reliability. The reliability model setup to evaluate them, is usable for certification and in more detailed analysis.
- In-aircraft antenna-to-antenna signal transfer model developed, are made computationally fast. Antenna propagation tests are performed in a Fokker 100 aircraft and in a dedicated testbench to evolve these models to a higher fidelity.
- Robustness of Power Line Communication (PLC) is verified with EMC tests of a new PLC-module prototype.
- A PLC network configuration tool was prototyped.
- Two Novel Conductor Concepts (NCC) prototyped raise the robustness of PLC and wireless communications to the targeted level.
New architecture concepts for advanced data and power networks
- Reference cases were prepared to develop design criteria and architectures at aircraft level.
- Multiple hybrid data network concepts at aircraft level were traded of to gain insight in how better practices regarding weight reduction.
- A nano-grid system for the passenger district with a control system was developed, supported by system level simulation. High efficiency convertors were prototyped.
- For PHM, the identification of the ageing mechanism for the insulation were investigated. An ageing testbench was prepared to monitor degradation of motor insulation of aged samples. A classification learning algorithm was developed with a substantial prediction rate.
Advanced AI-based design tools
- The topology exploration tool for power-networks, and the Extended Signal Routing Application to automate data-network design, are developed and equipped with AI.
Cooling system
- Architectural trade-off for a 2-phase Mechanically Pumped Loop cooling system with nanofluids, and a trade-off between single-phase and two-phase cooling systems was performed. A demonstrator was built to evaluate the performance with a detailed study.
- Nanofluids proof of concepts were tested for single and two-phase cooling.
Demonstration and evaluation
- The list of technology enabler solutions made, correlates to the TRL based technology readiness assessment performed and to means of evaluation applied, containing test benches and demonstrators.
- eVektor Sportstar EPOS+ (Electric Powered Small aircraft) acted as a testbed for design of the cooling interface for the engine, and for PLC.
Uptake of the ADENEAS technologies beyond the end of the project
- EUROCAE-WG96 and RTCA SC-236 was participated to anticipate Wireless Aircraft Intra Communication standards being development, in preparation for a standardisation roadmap.
- ARINC committee for Cabin Autonomous System Secure Interface (CASSI) develops interoperability requirements for aircraft cabin applications, and was also participated.
- The Business Plan prepared, was aligned with the project RHIADA, Dutch Fund for Growth – Aerospace in Transition and Clean Aviation.
