NLR has a long term expertise in aircraft performance modelling and simulation, following a multidisciplinary approach that combines knowledge from various fields to provide comprehensive insights. Through active collaboration with European research and industrial partners in relevant research projects, we have developed and continuously improved our methods for energy performance analysis of novel aircraft. Our expertise includes efficient tooling for mission performance and scenario analysis of aircraft with hybrid electric propulsion (MASS), with models of various complexity levels, depending on the needs.
NLR can support you with:
- Energy performance analyses of aircraft with varying system configurations, such as alternative propulsion and power solutions like hybrid electric, more electric or hydrogen based systems
- Evaluating and optimising fuel, energy and emission results of current and future aircraft missions
- Providing insight into the feasibility of alternative propulsion and power systems on various aircraft types, including retrofitting existing aircraft or implementing new and radical aircraft concepts
- Offering insight into the impact of various technology prospects on future aircraft energy performance, as well as determining the technological requirements to fulfil different ‘what if’ scenarios
