. 24/7 Space News .
ROCKET SCIENCE
Carinthian Research Centre Wins Contract for Space Research
by Staff Writers
Villach, Austria (SPX) Nov 04, 2015


Depending on the results of the development project, the laser ignition system could also be taken into consideration in ongoing development of the Ariane 6 launcher. Scheduled for 2020, Ariane 6's maiden flight will, according to ESA, continue to secure "Europe's access to space".

The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded the Carinthian research centre CTR in cooperation with the German-French company Airbus Safran Launchers GmbH the contract to further develop CTR's HiPoLas laser ignition technology for launcher drive systems.

In previous projects with research carried out on test benches at the German Aerospace Centre (DLR), the CTR team already proved highly successfully that the HiPoLas laser system is suitable for igniting rocket engines.

What the new research contract involves is making the system fit for space and thus helping to develop a new generation of European launch vehicles. The research contract has a volume of around 700 thousand euros.

System integration fit for space
"For us this is unique recognition of the research and development work we have been doing over the past few years. In close cooperation with our partners we have adapted the HiPoLas laser ignition system many times to various different piston engines for cars and to deliver power for turbines in planes and most recently for engines in satellites and launchers.

The system has also successfully undergone extensive testing. We now intend to integrate the ignition system in a combustion chamber for cryogenic fuels and adapt it to the extreme demands required for subsequent use in space," says CTR project manager Gerhard Kroupa.

This means the materials, components and the complete system including electronics have to meet the complex technical specifications and high quality standards for space travel. Given the extreme mechanical loads during launch and the very high temperatures and pressures in the combustion chamber, great demands are placed on the system's robustness.

In addition to durability, the researchers also aim to improve cost efficiency over conventional ignition systems.

Depending on the results of the development project, the laser ignition system could also be taken into consideration in ongoing development of the Ariane 6 launcher. Scheduled for 2020, Ariane 6's maiden flight will, according to ESA, continue to secure "Europe's access to space".

Miniaturised laser ignition system
CTR researches into compact, diode-pumped solid-state lasers and ignition systems as well as their integration in various industrial applications.

Miniaturising the laser source, which does not require any adjustable elements at all and can therefore withstand extreme temperatures and vibrations, has several advantages: a high degree of flexibility regarding the position of the ignition plasma inside the combustion chamber and a much higher pulse power compared with electrical ignition systems enable more reliable ignition even with complex mixture ratios and high fuel velocities.

In addition to successful trials in car and stationary large gas engines, the laser source has also been tested for aviation use in jet engines.


Thanks for being here;
We need your help. The SpaceDaily news network continues to grow but revenues have never been harder to maintain.

With the rise of Ad Blockers, and Facebook - our traditional revenue sources via quality network advertising continues to decline. And unlike so many other news sites, we don't have a paywall - with those annoying usernames and passwords.

Our news coverage takes time and effort to publish 365 days a year.

If you find our news sites informative and useful then please consider becoming a regular supporter or for now make a one off contribution.
SpaceDaily Contributor
$5 Billed Once


credit card or paypal
SpaceDaily Monthly Supporter
$5 Billed Monthly


paypal only


.


Related Links
CTR Carinthian Tech
Rocket Science News at Space-Travel.Com






Comment on this article via your Facebook, Yahoo, AOL, Hotmail login.

Share this article via these popular social media networks
del.icio.usdel.icio.us DiggDigg RedditReddit GoogleGoogle

Previous Report
ROCKET SCIENCE
NASA Team Provides Summary of its Review of Orbital ATK Accident
Washington DC (SPX) Oct 30, 2015
A NASA team that independently reviewed the unsuccessful launch last year of Orbital ATK's third commercial resupply services mission intended to deliver cargo to the International Space Station (ISS) has completed its report and publicly released an executive summary of its findings. Shortly after 6:22 p.m. EDT Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014, Orbital ATK's Antares rocket suffered an anomaly durin ... read more


ROCKET SCIENCE
All-female Russian crew starts Moon mission test

Russian moon mission would need 4 Angara-A5V launches

Study reveals origin of organic matter in Apollo lunar samples

Russia touts plan to land a man on the Moon by 2029

ROCKET SCIENCE
Signs of Acid Fog Found on Mars

NASA Chief: We're Closer to Sending Humans on Mars Than Ever Before

Rewrite of Onboard Memory Planned for NASA Mars Orbiter

Martian skywatchers provide insight on atmosphere, protect orbiting hardware

ROCKET SCIENCE
NASA Armstrong Hosts Convergent Aeronautics Solutions Showcase

Got the right stuff? NASA is hiring astronauts

Studying Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Scientifically with UFODATA

Faster optimization

ROCKET SCIENCE
China's self-developed Mars probe to be on show

Could Sino-U.S. cooperation bring the Martian home?

China's scientific satellites to enter uncharted territory

Declaration approved to promote Asia Pacific space cooperation

ROCKET SCIENCE
Space Station offers valuable lessons about life support systems

Space station marks 15 years inhabited by astronauts

Space Station Investigation Goes With the Flow

NASA astronauts get workout in marathon spacewalk

ROCKET SCIENCE
Russian Space Agency signs contracts for 31 commercial launches in 2015

Russia to refurbish satan missiles as cheaper launchers

Full-Scale Drills at Russia's Vostochny Cosmodrome to Start in Two Weeks

Developing Commercial Spaceports in the USA

ROCKET SCIENCE
Distant world's weather is mixed bag of hot dust and molten rain

Disk gaps don't always signal planets

Finding New Worlds with a Play of Light and Shadow

Did Jupiter Expel A Rival Gas Giant

ROCKET SCIENCE
NUS scientists developed super sensitive magnetic sensor

Chipping away at the secrets of ice formation

Robotic Eyes to Assist Satellite Repairs in Orbit

Space Junk









The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2024 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. All articles labeled "by Staff Writers" include reports supplied to Space Media Network by industry news wires, PR agencies, corporate press officers and the like. Such articles are individually curated and edited by Space Media Network staff on the basis of the report's information value to our industry and professional readership. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Statement Our advertisers use various cookies and the like to deliver the best ad banner available at one time. All network advertising suppliers have GDPR policies (Legitimate Interest) that conform with EU regulations for data collection. By using our websites you consent to cookie based advertising. If you do not agree with this then you must stop using the websites from May 25, 2018. Privacy Statement. Additional information can be found here at About Us.