KATNET - Key aerodynamic technologies for aircraft performance improvement
Overview
Background & policy context:
The goal is to provide a communication platform for all aircraft disciplines concerned directly or indirectly with aerodynamic performance improvement including design & system integration, structures, materials, manufacturing, operational & maintenance aspects. KATnet intends to bring together engineers, designer and scientists from all Concerned disciplines in order - to enhance the information/data exchange between industry and research community - to identify future RTD priorities meeting the long-term needs - to accelerate the interdisciplinary design process - to improve the flight performance of future transport aircraft.
Objectives:
The main objective of KATnet was to identify and assess those aerodynamic technologies that are needed to meet the Vision 2020 goals and to be the European focus for these technologies. This was reached by development of a common R&T strategy in the KATnet technology areas and by providing a communication platform via Internet, workshops and a conference on the subject.
Methodology:
KATnet is covering the relevant Technology Areas Low Speed Performance (TA1), High Speed Performance (TA2) and Flow Control Technologies (TA3) including the ten EU funded aeronautical projects/platforms EUROLIFT, HELIX, HiAer, EPISTLE, HiReTT, AEROSHAPE, M-DAW, ALTTA, AEROMEMS II and AWIATOR. Other relevant non-EU activities addressed by KATnet are AIRnet, GARTEUR, ERCOFTAC and corresponding national programmes.
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