Aircraft Passenger Comfort Enhancement by Utilization of a Wide-Body Lower Deck Compartment

Growing passenger dimensions and the demand for more comfort in the economy class cabin is a trend that is becoming more important during aircraft conceptual design. Based on recent investigations, it is known that current aircraft seat dimensions are not suitable and safe for a large part of the world population. Therefore, a change in aircraft...

A parametric study concerning estuary mouth dynamics and inlet closure

With the development of a process-based model (Delft3D) of the St Lucia Estuary inlet, a first approach is made with regard to the estuary mouth dynamics and closure mechanisms that are observed at St Lucia inlet. The purpose of this thesis is to get a better understanding of the hydrodynamic and morphological behaviour of the St Lucia inlet...

Development of an aeroelastic analysis tool for structural sizing of high-lift devices during preliminary design

The design of complex aircraft elements such as high-lift devices has large influence on the performance of modern transport airplanes. At the cost of increased wing weight, these devices are included in the wing to ensure safe takeoff and landing. In order to meet sustainability challenges on future air transportation systems, high-lift devices...