Applied Research
Ongoing research:
Applied studies of ion wind effects for the development of energy-efficient aerodynamic systems
Objective/outcome: the project focuses on understanding EHD phenomena and their potential application in reducing the air resistance of a moving object. The application of EHD effects to control airflow near the surface of a moving body is attractive because the system does not require moving parts, has a fast response time, and offers great potential for miniaturization and installation on large surfaces, such as airplanes or moving objects.
Project period: 02.09.2024-31.08.2028
Involved partners: University of Tartu
Funder: State Shared Service Centre
Support for Estonian Aviation Academy: 124,703.04 €
Contact person: Siim Heering
Piloting and controlling a fixed-wing aircraft
Objective/outcome: the objective of the project is to develop piloting and control algorithms for unmanned fixed-wing aircraft in order to fully realize their potential in challenging areas such as search and rescue services, or monitoring in obstacle-rich urban environments and indoor spaces.
Project period: 01.11.2023-30.10.2027
Involved partners: University of Tartu
Funder: State Shared Service Centre
Support for Estonian Aviation Academy: 124,703.04 €
Contact person:
Amith Manoharan
Completed research:
Assessing the impact of the Saare Wind Energy offshore wind farm on aviation
Objective/outcome: expert research on assessing the impact of the Saare Wind Energy offshore wind farm on aviation.
Project period: 15.05.2023-30.06.2023
Partner: Roheplaan OÜ (client)
Assessing the impact of the Saare-Liivi offshore wind farm on aviation
Objective/outcome: expert research on assessing the impact of the Saare-Liivi offshore wind farm on aviation.
Project period: 01.01.2023-31.10.2023
Partner: Utilitas Wind OÜ (client)
Assessing the impact of the Liivi offshore wind farm on aviation
Objective/outcome: expert research on assessing the impact of the Liivi offshore wind farm on aviation.
Project period: 01.01.2023-30.09.2023
Partners:
Skepast&Puhkim OÜ (client)
Cooperation project with the Estonian Military Academy
Objective/outcome: increasing the air defense capabilities of the Estonian Defence Forces.
Project period: ending 31.12.2022
Partner:
Estonian Military Academy
Research on the development potential of Tartu Airport and planning multifaceted development
Objective/outcome: providing possible solutions for identifying the development potential and planning as well as implementing developments in Tartu regional airport, considering trends that are resulting from developments of technology and regional airports.
Project period: 2022
Noise barrier analysis for Tallinn Airport
Research on the South-Estonian air cargo potential through the Tartu Airport
Objective/outcome: to find out the potential capacity of small-scale (with drones) air cargo that may pass through the Tartu Airport.
Project period: 30.10.2020-30.01.2021
Research on the possibility of conducting automatic aerodrome weather observations
Objective/outcome: carry out a study on the possibility of conducting automatic aerodrome weather observations at the request of the Environment Agency.
Project period: 27.05.2020-03.08.2020
LPV approach procedure validations
LPV approach procedure validation for Tartu airport including safety assessment, simulator validation and test flights in corresponding airports
Objective/outcome: validation of LPV approach procedures. Compilation of safety assessment, simulation of procedures in ELA FNPT simulator, review of procedures at Tartu airport.
Project period:
25.03.2019-16.08.2019
LPV approach procedure validation for Tallinn airport including safety assessment, simulator validation and test flights in corresponding airports
Objective/outcome: validation of LPV approach procedures. Compilation of safety assessment, simulation of procedures in ELA FNPT simulator, review of procedures at Tallinn airport.
Project period:
27.04.2018-31.08.2018
LPV approach procedure validation for Kärdla airport including safety assessment, simulator validation and test flights in corresponding airports
Objective/outcome: validation of LPV approach procedures. Compilation of safety assessment, simulation of procedures in ELA FNPT simulator, review of procedures at Kärdla airport.
Project period: 18.09.2018-31.10.2018
LPV approach procedure validation for Kuressaare airport including safety assessment, simulator validation and test flights in corresponding airports
Objective/outcome: validation of LPV approach procedures. Compilation of safety assessment, simulation of procedures in EAVA FNPT simulator, review of procedures at Kuressaare airport.
Project period: 08.03.2017-30.08.2018
Development of Remote Tower Procedures’ Draft Validation of the Procedures and Preparation of Their Certification Based on Human Factor Analyses
Objective/outcome: a draft of air traffic control procedures related to remote tower operation based on human factor analysis and prepares these procedures for validation and certification.
Project period: 26.07.2017-2020
Applied Research in Unmanned Aircraft Systems for geo mapping
Objective/outcome: development of unmanned aviation solutions in the field of ICT, developing robotic geo information data collection and geo information data processing as a unified system.
Project period: 20.07.2016-31.12.2017
Carrying out the study "Economic Impact Study on the Air Maintenance Sector"
Objective/outcome: to compile a study of the economic impact of the Estonian air maintenance sector on behalf of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications.
Project period: 17.03.2016-30.05.2016
New technological solutions to improve the aerodynamic characteristics of an aircraft wing
Objective/outcome: the mini flaps are 7% wide Fowler-type, in-flight adjusted variable angle lift regulators developed by EAVA. The aim of the project is to improve the aerodynamic performance of aircraft at different flight speeds. Technologies under development and testing can be applied not only to light aircraft but also to improve the performance of commercial aircraft and reduce fuel consumption.
Project period: 2014-2020
