The aim of the R&D project is to develop technologies that enables electrically powered watercraft to operate autonomous on inland waterways. The requirements concern both real-time trajectory planning in the highly confined space of rivers, canals and locks, and the most precise possible traversal of this trajectory under influences such as flow, shoals, wind and oncoming traffic, which are particularly challenging on inland waterways. Continue reading “A-SWARM
(09/2019 – 08/2022)”
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A-SWARM
Akustik
(09/2019 – 02/2022)
The aim of the project is to improve the experimental prediction of the sound level spectra emitted by ships and propulsion systems. In contrast to the usual approach of deriving the sound level prediction solely from measurements in the cavitation tunnel, acoustic measurements are also to be carried out in the towing tank and included in the prediction. Continue reading “Akustik
(09/2019 – 02/2022)”
MESA
(07/2019 – 10/2021)
In the project, the experimental and computational methods for predicting the characteristic values of azimuthing drive systems where further developed and improved. The focus was better consideration of the gap effects between the propeller hub and gondola as well as the shaft and end plate in the test evaluation, verification of the suitability of quasi-stationary measurements and the analysis of the scale effects on the measurement results. Continue reading “MESA
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PSDMan
(07/2019 – 06/2022)
Within the scope of the project, the influence of pre-swirl ducts (PSD) on the manoeuvring behaviour of complete ships, in particular the course stability, and the interaction of the pre-swirl duct with rudder and propeller will be investigated. Continue reading “PSDMan
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Visit from the German Bundestag at SVA Potsdam
September, 20th saw a high rank visit from the German Bundestag at SVA Potsdam in the course of the “ZUSE-TAG REGIONAL” event. Please read the full article (in German only) here.
Mini Cupper Race 2018
On May 17th the traditional Mini Cupper Race of the Lürssen Group took place again. After last year’s race was cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, this year 22 yachts met for the 11th contest of this cup.
After a short explanation of the sailing and racing rules for the less experienced steersmen the race started. Under best weather conditions with a force 3 wind 7 challenges could be accomplished, seeing Lürssen-Kröger’s yacht with steersman Dietrich Kirchner clearly standing out against the competitors. With its CEO Dr. Christian Masilge at the joy stick of the remote control SVA Potsdam gained the 2nd place in the overall ranking, and the 3rd place was taken by Oldenburger Yacht Interior GmbH & Co. KG with steersman Jan Schoepe.
The race is being organised by Lürssen Group since 2007, featuring models of the Mini Cupper class with an overall length of 1.3 m at a weight of 8 kg. Eligible participants to this invitational tournament are business partners, customers and suppliers of the Lürssen Group. All yacht models are identical in order to maintain fair competition conditions.