Department Structural Dynamics and System Identification

The Department of Structural Dynamics and System Identification focusses on the dynamics and vibrations of structures in aeronautics, space vehicles and wind energy. Through numerical analyses and experimental investigations, essential mechanisms of vibrations are recognized and the cause-and-effect logic is understood. Efficient measures for damping and control of vibrations are developed with the help of numerical simulations. System identification is utilized for the generation of mathematical substitute models of real technical systems.

The work content ranges from basic research to application in industry. The methods are used in the fields of aviation (i.e. aeroplanes, helicopters, UAVs, elastic wind tunnel models), space travel (i.e. satellites, launch vehicles) and wind energy (rotor blades, wind measurement masts, wind turbines).

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Contact

Dr.-Ing. Marc Böswald

Head of Structural Dynamics and System Identification
German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Institute of Aeroelasticity
Bunsenstraße 10, 37073 Göttingen
Germany