Jüngerhans supports the AERONAUT project

The AERONAUT project deals with improving the aerodynamic flow around vessel superstructures with the aim of reducing wind resistance during operation, thereby saving fuel (cost) and reducing emissions. For this purpose, basic types of aerodynamic aids such as baffles and spoilers are to be developed and tested with the aid of adapted CFD methods.

The AERONAUT project aims to develop aerodynamic aids in the form of spoilers, baffles, deflectors and panels for various vessel superstructure configurations and optimize them for practical use. For constructional implementation of the attachment parts with modern fiber composite materials, the structural feasibility and the installation of the attachment parts in addition to strength issues are examined on an existing vessel. Prototypes are being installed and tested aboard a ship owned by the shipping company partner. Comparative measuring is then performed with existing monitoring systems during operation of the vessel. With AERONAUT, the German maritime industry is breaking new ground which can tap an expanded business sector in the future.

For fulfilling the objectives of the project, AERONAUT is supported by a consortium consisting of a research institute, a university and several industrial partners. In addition to the Hamburg Ship Model Basin as the project coordinator, the consortium includes the Technical University of Hamburg-Harburg, the Center for Maritime Technologies, Knierim Yachtbau GmbH and the Jüngerhans shipping company.

AERONAUT is funded by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology as part of the research program "Maritime Technologien der nächsten Generation (Maritime Technologies of the Next Generation)".