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PROFESSOR JOHANN-DIETRICH WÖRNER Vice-President of the Helmholtz Association, Coordinator of the Research Field Aeronautics, Space and Transport, German Aerospace Center RESEARCH FIELD AERONAUTICS, SPACE AND TRANSPORT 28 German Aerospace Center (DLR) MISSION The scientists involved in aeronautics, space and transport research address the major challenges facing our society in the fields of mobility, information systems, communication, resource management, the environment and security. They develop concepts and solutions and provide advice for policymakers. The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is Germany’s national centre for aeronautics and aerospace research. On behalf of the German government and in its capacity as the German space agency, it is responsible for research within the framework of the national aerospace programme and for Germany’s contribution to the European Space Agency (ESA). The Helmholtz DLR@UNI Alliance provides a framework for content-based partnerships between universities and selected DLR facilities throughout Germany. The DLR also works closely with other Helmholtz research centres, particularly in the research fields Energy and Earth and Environment, and collaborates with the private sector on a project basis. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE IN THE CURRENT FUNDING PERIOD The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is the only Helmholtz centre in the field of aeronautics, space and transport research. Its scientists conduct research and collaborate in the following three programmes: Aeronautics Space Transport OUTLOOK In addition to the ever-evolving study of the previous re- search topics, scientists will collaborate with industry on research projects devoted to aircraft simulation, next- generation rail-based vehicles and robot development. In mid-2011, the DLR established an internal maritime safety research group in order to pool and expand research at the various DLR institutes. The activities in this area will be supported by the positively evaluated portfolio proposal “R&D and Real-Time Services for Maritime Safety”. PROGRAMMES IN THE CURRENT FUNDING PERIOD 2014–2018 Aeronautics The significant increase in air transport over recent decades is likely to continue. In Europe, policymakers, represent- atives of industry and scientists have already agreed on a common research agenda that establishes basic condi- tions for Helmholtz research. Its goals are an expansion of the capacity of the air transport system, greater cost- effectiveness on the developmental and operational levels, the reduction of aircraft noise and harmful emissions, the enhanced attractiveness of air travel for passengers, and higher safety standards. A key aspect of the research agenda is its holistic perspective. At the same time, the Helmholtz programme places a strong emphasis on appli- cation-oriented research. DLR Trauen DLR Bremen DLR HamburgDLR Stade DLR Neustrelitz DLR Berlin DLR Braunschweig DLR Göttingen DLR Lampoldshausen DLR Stuttgart DLR Oberpfaffenhofen DLR Weilheim DLR Bonn DLR Jülich DLR Augsburg