Design and Simulation

Dipl.-Ing. Juergen Schlutz
Dipl.-Ing. Florian Renk
Dipl.-Ing. Jochen Noll
MSc. Aline Zimmer

• Trajectory design and optimization in cis-lunar and interplanetary space, particularly for libration point missions (de)
• Modelling and simulation of manned planetary surface systems
• Design principles and dimensioning of human space transportation systems

• Space Stations
• Astronautics and Space Exploration
• Space Station Design Workshop
• Soyuz Rendezvous and Docking Simulator Training

• Space Station Design Workshop

• Astrium Space Transportation in Bremen (Astrium)
• European Space Agency (ESA)
• International Space University in Strasbourg (ISU)
• Human Exploration Study Group of the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA)

The working group "Design and Simulation" works on the development of design methodology and tools for the modelling, simulation and analysis of human space systems. In this context, the Space Station Design Workshop (SSDW) provides a conceptual design environment for space stations, vehicles and infrastructures for human space exploration. It is constantly extended and optimized, in order to allow and to support a fast and iterative design process in an interdisciplinary team. At the same time, the SSDW enables realistics education in Systems and Concurrent Engineering in international, team-centred workshops.

The research work is based on PhD work to develop and incorporate new areas, but also integrates the students themselves through their work in study thesis, diploma thesis or as scientific assistants. Starting from the initial utilization for space station design, the SSDW is currently expanded towards exploration missions beyond low Earth orbit.