Research & development
Institute for the Protection of Terrestrial Infrastructures
Since our foundation in 2019, we have been dedicated to the protection and security of critical infrastructures – important organizations and facilities whose failure or disruption would have significant consequences for public safety. We develop holistic approaches, processes and technologies that strengthen and improve the resilience of critical organizations and entities.
Institute for the Protection of Terrestrial Infrastructures
Locations:
- Sankt Augustin
- Rheinbach
- Neubiberg
- Darmstadt
Web: DLR.de/en/pi
Our young, interdisciplinary team brings together scientists from a wide range of disciplines, including physics, computer science, electrical engineering, chemistry and even the humanities. Together, we create innovative concepts, advanced processes and technologies that strengthen and improve the resilience of critical organizations and facilities. We work in numerous research fields, which are divided into four departments.
In the Resilience and Risk Methodology department, we develop models and methods to strengthen the resilience of infrastructures against serious disruptions and ensure their functioning. At the same time, we develop concepts to improve the security of critical facilities, i.e. to protect them from attacks.
In four interdisciplinary groups, the Detection Systems department develops, evaluates and uses innovative sensor systems to protect critical infrastructures from threats such as industrial accidents, vandalism, terrorist attacks and extreme weather events. In our work, we always focus on technological innovation, close collaboration and practical application in order to minimize the risks to strategically important facilities.
The Digital Twins for Infrastructure department uses the concept of the Digital Twin as a tool to improve the resilience of critical infrastructure. A digital twin is a virtual representation of a physical object, process or system. The Digital Twin is updated in real time with data that enables accurate replication and monitoring of the real object or process.
Our newest department, Simulation Methods for Digital Twins, has been in existence since 2022. Here we focus on integrating modern numerical procedures and simulation methods into digital twins for critical infrastructures.
Interested in our work? Then apply and become part of our team!
