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The Student Council for Aerospace and Geodesy invites one professor per month to have fascinating talks about their fields of research in Aerospace or Geodesy.
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This podcast is produced by the FSLRG team for public relations on behalf of the student body. Both the Student Council and its guests act independently and are not to be seen as a representation of the Technical University of Munich.
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#16 - Go With the Flow: Fluid Mechanics - Prof. Nikolaus Adams
Today, we are joined by Professor Nikolaus Adams, head of the Chair of Aerodynamics and Fluid Mechanics. We dive into his research on numerical methods, the modelling and simulation of transitional…
#15 - Breaking Barriers in Aerospace - Michaela Benthaus
What is it like to participate in a zero-gravity flight? What does living in an analog station entail?In this episode, join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Michaela Benthaus, a TUM…
#14 - ALGAE in Space and Life Support Systems - Prof. Gisela Detrell
How do we build the future of life in space?Join us for a fascinating episode with Professor Gisela Detrell, Chair of Human Spaceflight Technology at Technical University of Munich (TUM). Her…
#13 - Being a Fighter Jet Test Pilot - Stephan Leuthner
What is the job of a test pilot? What physical strain does a fighter pilot have to withstand?In this episode we welcome Stephan Leuthner, test pilot for fighter aircraft. As a project pilot for FCAS,…
#12 - Shaping TOMORROW'S AVIATION today – Prof. Mirko Hornung
Why do we see the typical tube and wing configuration in today's aircraft and what could they look like in the future? Gain insights into the driving forces shaping the future of aviation as we…
S1E11 #11 - DREAMING BIG: Make your visions fly - Prof. Florian Holzapfel
What is flight control? Why do airplane crashes happen and who is responsible? What were the thoughts behind the B.Sc. Aerospace? What is the most important skill for your career and studies as an…
Episode #10 - We produced a Student Podcast for a whole year !
As we celebrate the one year anniversary of "ON AIR - Actually Rocket Science", we look back at funny moments behind the scenes, see whether the students actually learned something in a quiz, have a…
Episode #9: Back to the Moon and Beyond - Prof. Philipp Reiss on ISRU
In this episode, we explore the depths of lunar andplanetary exploration with Professor Philipp Reiss. What is the role of privateentities, such as SpaceX and Blue Origin, in this new race to the…
S1E8 Episode #8: Prof. Alessandro Golkar - Exploring Pico and Nano Satellites
In this episode, Professor Alessandro Golkar shares his insights and experiences on teaching, research, and entrepreneurship in the field of satellites and space systems.--------------------0:00:00…
S1E7 Episode #7: Prof. Klaus Drechsler - How carbon composites revolutionized aerospace engineering
What makes carbon fiber composites so special? How can we store hydrogen more efficiently? Can carbon fiber composites be a sustainable material? Prof. Klaus Drechsler told us all about…
S1E6 Epsiode #6.2: Prof. Markus Ryll - AI, Challenges and Responsibilities of Autonomous Drones
Will we ever see autonomous drone delivery systems in every day life? What are neural networks and how does model predictive control work? Are scientist responsible for misuse of their research? How…
S1E6 Epsiode #6.1: Prof. Markus Ryll - Unlocking the Power and Applications of Quadrotor Technology
When will deliveries be performed by drones? What are the application fields of UAVs? How to ensure safe and reliable autonomous multirotor flight? Find out why working with quadrotors is so…
S1E5 EPISODE #5: Prof. Christoph Holst - Measuring the world around us
Discover the world of Geodesy as we chat with Prof. Christoph Holst from the Chair of Engineering Geodesy. Learn about monitoring landslides and the future capabilities of laser scanning technology.…
S1E4 EPISODE #4: Astronaut Prof. Ulrich Walter - How space exploration is changing & Europe's role in it
What does launching on a space shuttle feel like? Will Europe stay a competitive part in the launcher market? Should humans venture out to other planets? What impact do conflicts on earth have in…
S1E3 EPISODE #3: Prof. Martin Werner - Big Geospatial Data, AI and its consequences
How does ChatGPT work and can you cheat with it? How do we handle big data? What data can be shared securely? If you are interested in the answers to these questions, you will definitely enjoy our…
S1E2 EPISODE #2: Prof. Chiara Manfletti - Space Propulsion and Mobiltiy
How do rocket engines work? How can you ignite them? How is the space industry changing?Those are only some of the questions we talked to Prof. Dr. -Ing. Chiara Manfletti…
S1E1 EPISODE #1: Prof. Fernaß Daoud - The future of aircraft and their structure design
What will the next airliners look like? How can we improve the development of new aircraft? What should be the next step after your master in aerospace?Those are only some of the questions we talked…
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On Air - Actually Rocket Science has published 18 episodes since December 2022, covering topics in Technology.
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