Current Fellows
Germany
Short CV
1987-1992 Aerospace engineering at the Technische Universität München
1992 Diploma Thesis „Optimal Control of the Separation Maneuver of a two-staged Hypersonic Air System.
1992 Graduation as Diplom Ingenieur (Dipl.-Ing. univ.) Luft-und Raumfahrttechnik/Aerospace
1992-1999 Research Assistant at the former Institute of Flight Mechanics and Flight Control of TUM
1999 Graduation as Doktor Ingenieur (Dr.-Ing.) at Technische Universität München with distinction (summa com). Dissertation (PhD thesis): “Analysis and Robust Control of the Lateral Dynamics of Hypersonic Vehicles”
1999 Working with EADS CASSIDIAN Air Systems, formerly EADS Military Air Systems. First as Research and Development Engineer within the department Flight Mechanics & Flight Guidance
2002-2007 Lecturer and responsible for control theory, flight mechanics and flight control at the Joanneum Graz within “Austrian EFA Offset”
2007 Appointment as Expert Advisor “Flight Mechanics” for the entire BUCASSIDIAN Air Systems; Dept. Flight Control & Navigation Systems
2009 Regular Lecturer for “Flight Dynamics Design Challenges of Highly Augmented Aircraft” at TUM FSD
2010 Rudolf Diesel Industry Fellow of TUM-IAS; new Focus Group „Aircraft Stability and Control“, Research: „Dynamics, Performance, Stability and Control of Innovative Autonomous Flight Systems
1992 Diploma Thesis „Optimal Control of the Separation Maneuver of a two-staged Hypersonic Air System.
1992 Graduation as Diplom Ingenieur (Dipl.-Ing. univ.) Luft-und Raumfahrttechnik/Aerospace
1992-1999 Research Assistant at the former Institute of Flight Mechanics and Flight Control of TUM
1999 Graduation as Doktor Ingenieur (Dr.-Ing.) at Technische Universität München with distinction (summa com). Dissertation (PhD thesis): “Analysis and Robust Control of the Lateral Dynamics of Hypersonic Vehicles”
1999 Working with EADS CASSIDIAN Air Systems, formerly EADS Military Air Systems. First as Research and Development Engineer within the department Flight Mechanics & Flight Guidance
2002-2007 Lecturer and responsible for control theory, flight mechanics and flight control at the Joanneum Graz within “Austrian EFA Offset”
2007 Appointment as Expert Advisor “Flight Mechanics” for the entire BUCASSIDIAN Air Systems; Dept. Flight Control & Navigation Systems
2009 Regular Lecturer for “Flight Dynamics Design Challenges of Highly Augmented Aircraft” at TUM FSD
2010 Rudolf Diesel Industry Fellow of TUM-IAS; new Focus Group „Aircraft Stability and Control“, Research: „Dynamics, Performance, Stability and Control of Innovative Autonomous Flight Systems
Awards
2001 Willy Messerschmitt Prize for the research studies on Flight Dynamics and Control
Selected Publications
T. Cvrlje, C. Breitsamter, B. Laschka, M. Heller und G. Sachs: Unsteady and Coupling Aerodynamic Effects on the lateral Motion in hypersonic Flight. Proceedings of AIAA 9th International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference, November, 1999. Norfolk, Virginia, 1999.
M. Heller, F. Holzapfel und G. Sachs: Die Phygoide der Seitenbewegung – Ein Flugeigenschaftsproblem bei Hyperschall-Fluggeräten. Seminar des Sonderforschungsbereiches 255. München, 3. Februar 2000.
F. Holzapfel, M. Heller und G. Sachs: Unique Lateral Coupling Problems of Hypersonic Aircraft. Second International Conference on Unconventional Flight – UNCONF 2000. Balatonfüred, Ungarn, 14. – 16. Juni 2000.
M. Heller, F. Holzapfel und G. Sachs: Robust Lateral Control of Hypersonic Vehicles. AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference and Exhibit. Denver, CO, 14. – 17. August 2000.
M. Heller, F. Holzapfel und G. Sachs: Robuste Regelung der Seitenbewegung von Hyperschallflugzeugen.
DGLR, Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrtkongress 2000. Leipzig, 18. – 21. September 2000.
M. Heller, A. Schönhoff (et al.): Entwicklung des Departure Warning Systems (DWS99) für das Flugsystem TORNADO. DGLR, Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrtkongress 2000. Leipzig, 18. – 21. September 2000.
A. Kharitonov, M. Brodetsky, L. Vasenyov, N. Adamov, C. Breitsamter und M. Heller: Investigation of Aerodynamic Characteristics of the Models of a Two-Stage Aerospace System During Separartion. Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Siberian Division, Institute of Fluid Dynamics and Institute of Flight Mechanics and Flight Control, Technische Universität München, 2000.
F. Holzapfel, M. Heller, C. Zähringer und G. Sachs: Flight Dynamics Modelling Environment for Controller Design and Analysis of Hypersonic Vehicles.
10th AIAA/NAL/NASDA/ISAS International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference. Kyoto, Japan, 24. – 27. April 2001.
M. Heller: Ein Stabilisierbarkeitskriterium für moderne instabile Flugzeugkonfigurationen. Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrtkongress 2001. Hamburg, 17. – 20. September 2001.
C. Breitsamter and M. Heller (et al.): Lateral-Directional Coupling and Unsteady Aerodynamic Effects of Hypersonic Vehicles. AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Volume 38, Number 2, S. 159-167, März–April 2001.
M. Heller, F. Holzapfel, S. Myschik und G. Sachs: Navigation System based Determination of Angles of Attack and Sideslip for General Aviation Aircraft.
AVIGEN 2002 – Symposium Navigation for General Aviation. Maastricht Aachen Airport, 28. – 29. November 2002. Ed.: Netherlands Institute of Navigation, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ortung und Navigation, Nordic Institute of Navigation. Pernis, Bonn: Netherlands Institute of Navigation, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ortung und Navigation, Nordic Institute of Navigation, 2002.
M. Heller, F. Holzapfel, S. Myschik und G. Sachs: Angles of Attack and Sideslip Determination Based on Navigation Data. European Journal of Navigation, Volume 1, Number 1, p. 57-63, April 2003. GITC bv, Lemmer, Niederlande, 2003.
M. Heller, S. Myschik, F. Holzapfel und G. Sachs: Low-cost Approach based on Navigation Data for determining Angles of Attack and Sideslip for Small Aircraft. AIAA Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference and Exhibit. Austin, TX, 11. – 14. August 2003.
M. Heller, S. Myschik, F. Holzapfel und G. Sachs: Low-cost System zur Bestimmung von Anstell- und Schiebewinkel für Kleinflugzeuge. Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrtkongress 2003. München, 17. – 20. November 2003.
C. Zähringer, M. Heller und G. Sachs: Lateral Separation Dynamics and Stability of a Two-Stage Hypersonic Vehicle. Proceedings of AIAA 12th International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference, Dezember, 2003. Norfolk, Virginia, 2003.
M. Heller, S. Myschik, F. Holzapfel und G. Sachs: Low-Cost Wind Measurement System for Small Aircraft. AIAA Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference and Exhibit. Providence, Rhode Island, 16. – 19. August 2004.
M. Heller, S. Myschik, F. Holzapfel und G. Sachs: Windmeßsystem auf Niedrigkosten-Basis für Kleinflugzeuge. Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrtkongress 2004. Dresden, 20. – 23. September 2004.
F. Holzapfel, O. DaCosta, M. Heller, G. Sachs: Development of Control Laws for the Simulation of a new Transport Aircraft. ICAS Conference 2006, Hamburg, September 2006.
F. Holzapfel, O. DaCosta, M. Heller, G. Sachs: Development of a Lateral-Directional Flight Control System for a new Transport Aircraft. AIAA Guidance, Navigation & Control Conference 2006, Keystone Co., August 2006.
F. Holzapfel, O. DaCosta, M. Heller, G. Sachs:
Development of a Longitudinal Flight Control System for a new Transport Aircraft. AIAA Guidance, Navigation & Control Conference 2006, Keystone Co., August 2006.
M. Heller, O. Brieger und D. Ossmann:
Höhere Flugeigenschaftsanalyse und Pio-Prävention im Rahmen der Entwicklung moderner Hochleistungsflugzeuge.
DGLR Jahrestagung 2006. Braunschweig, 6. – 9.November 2006.
M. Herrnberger, M. Heller, R. Leitner und G. Sachs: Fortschrittliche Unsicherheitsmodellierung und Robustheitsanalyse für den Basisregler eines modernen Trainers. DGLR Jahrestagung 2006. Braunschweig, 6. – 9.November 2006.
H. Pfifer, R. Paul und M. Heller: Entwicklung und Validierung eines fortschrittlichen flugdynamischen Simulationsmodells für ein modernes Hochleistungsflugzeug. DGLR Jahrestagung 2006. Braunschweig, 6. – 9.November 2006.
M. Herrnberger, M. Heller, R. Paul und S. Hecker: Advanced Uncertainty Modeling and Robustness Analysis for the Basic Flight Control System of a Modern Jet Trainer. AIAA Guidance, Navigation & Control Conference 2007, Hilton Head SC, August 2007.
M. Heller, O. Brieger, D. Ossmann: Adaptation and Modification of the nonlinear Olop-Pio-Criterion on modern FLight Control Stategies. AIAA Guidance, Navigation & Control Conference, August 2008 (Hawaii).
M. Heller, O. Brieger, D. Ossmann: Identifizierung eines Pilotenmodells anhand von Flugversuchsdaten für Flugeigenschaftsbewertungen. DGLR Jahrestagung sowie CEAS Conference 2008.
M. Heller, H.-J. Steiner, J. Colloseus, J. Seifert: Multidisziplinärer Entwurf und flugdynamische Modellierung eines Tandem Tilt-Wing Demonstrators. DGLR Jahrestagung 2009.
F. Holzapfel, M. Heller, M. Weingartner, G. Sachs and O. da Costa: Development of Control Laws for the Simulation of a New Transport Aircraft. Journal of Aerospace Engineering 309, Proc. IMechE Vol. 223 Part G, 10.1243/09544100JAERO309, März 2009.
M. Heller, F. Holzapfel und G. Sachs: Die Phygoide der Seitenbewegung – Ein Flugeigenschaftsproblem bei Hyperschall-Fluggeräten. Seminar des Sonderforschungsbereiches 255. München, 3. Februar 2000.
F. Holzapfel, M. Heller und G. Sachs: Unique Lateral Coupling Problems of Hypersonic Aircraft. Second International Conference on Unconventional Flight – UNCONF 2000. Balatonfüred, Ungarn, 14. – 16. Juni 2000.
M. Heller, F. Holzapfel und G. Sachs: Robust Lateral Control of Hypersonic Vehicles. AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference and Exhibit. Denver, CO, 14. – 17. August 2000.
M. Heller, F. Holzapfel und G. Sachs: Robuste Regelung der Seitenbewegung von Hyperschallflugzeugen.
DGLR, Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrtkongress 2000. Leipzig, 18. – 21. September 2000.
M. Heller, A. Schönhoff (et al.): Entwicklung des Departure Warning Systems (DWS99) für das Flugsystem TORNADO. DGLR, Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrtkongress 2000. Leipzig, 18. – 21. September 2000.
A. Kharitonov, M. Brodetsky, L. Vasenyov, N. Adamov, C. Breitsamter und M. Heller: Investigation of Aerodynamic Characteristics of the Models of a Two-Stage Aerospace System During Separartion. Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Siberian Division, Institute of Fluid Dynamics and Institute of Flight Mechanics and Flight Control, Technische Universität München, 2000.
F. Holzapfel, M. Heller, C. Zähringer und G. Sachs: Flight Dynamics Modelling Environment for Controller Design and Analysis of Hypersonic Vehicles.
10th AIAA/NAL/NASDA/ISAS International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference. Kyoto, Japan, 24. – 27. April 2001.
M. Heller: Ein Stabilisierbarkeitskriterium für moderne instabile Flugzeugkonfigurationen. Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrtkongress 2001. Hamburg, 17. – 20. September 2001.
C. Breitsamter and M. Heller (et al.): Lateral-Directional Coupling and Unsteady Aerodynamic Effects of Hypersonic Vehicles. AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Volume 38, Number 2, S. 159-167, März–April 2001.
M. Heller, F. Holzapfel, S. Myschik und G. Sachs: Navigation System based Determination of Angles of Attack and Sideslip for General Aviation Aircraft.
AVIGEN 2002 – Symposium Navigation for General Aviation. Maastricht Aachen Airport, 28. – 29. November 2002. Ed.: Netherlands Institute of Navigation, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ortung und Navigation, Nordic Institute of Navigation. Pernis, Bonn: Netherlands Institute of Navigation, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ortung und Navigation, Nordic Institute of Navigation, 2002.
M. Heller, F. Holzapfel, S. Myschik und G. Sachs: Angles of Attack and Sideslip Determination Based on Navigation Data. European Journal of Navigation, Volume 1, Number 1, p. 57-63, April 2003. GITC bv, Lemmer, Niederlande, 2003.
M. Heller, S. Myschik, F. Holzapfel und G. Sachs: Low-cost Approach based on Navigation Data for determining Angles of Attack and Sideslip for Small Aircraft. AIAA Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference and Exhibit. Austin, TX, 11. – 14. August 2003.
M. Heller, S. Myschik, F. Holzapfel und G. Sachs: Low-cost System zur Bestimmung von Anstell- und Schiebewinkel für Kleinflugzeuge. Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrtkongress 2003. München, 17. – 20. November 2003.
C. Zähringer, M. Heller und G. Sachs: Lateral Separation Dynamics and Stability of a Two-Stage Hypersonic Vehicle. Proceedings of AIAA 12th International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference, Dezember, 2003. Norfolk, Virginia, 2003.
M. Heller, S. Myschik, F. Holzapfel und G. Sachs: Low-Cost Wind Measurement System for Small Aircraft. AIAA Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference and Exhibit. Providence, Rhode Island, 16. – 19. August 2004.
M. Heller, S. Myschik, F. Holzapfel und G. Sachs: Windmeßsystem auf Niedrigkosten-Basis für Kleinflugzeuge. Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrtkongress 2004. Dresden, 20. – 23. September 2004.
F. Holzapfel, O. DaCosta, M. Heller, G. Sachs: Development of Control Laws for the Simulation of a new Transport Aircraft. ICAS Conference 2006, Hamburg, September 2006.
F. Holzapfel, O. DaCosta, M. Heller, G. Sachs: Development of a Lateral-Directional Flight Control System for a new Transport Aircraft. AIAA Guidance, Navigation & Control Conference 2006, Keystone Co., August 2006.
F. Holzapfel, O. DaCosta, M. Heller, G. Sachs:
Development of a Longitudinal Flight Control System for a new Transport Aircraft. AIAA Guidance, Navigation & Control Conference 2006, Keystone Co., August 2006.
M. Heller, O. Brieger und D. Ossmann:
Höhere Flugeigenschaftsanalyse und Pio-Prävention im Rahmen der Entwicklung moderner Hochleistungsflugzeuge.
DGLR Jahrestagung 2006. Braunschweig, 6. – 9.November 2006.
M. Herrnberger, M. Heller, R. Leitner und G. Sachs: Fortschrittliche Unsicherheitsmodellierung und Robustheitsanalyse für den Basisregler eines modernen Trainers. DGLR Jahrestagung 2006. Braunschweig, 6. – 9.November 2006.
H. Pfifer, R. Paul und M. Heller: Entwicklung und Validierung eines fortschrittlichen flugdynamischen Simulationsmodells für ein modernes Hochleistungsflugzeug. DGLR Jahrestagung 2006. Braunschweig, 6. – 9.November 2006.
M. Herrnberger, M. Heller, R. Paul und S. Hecker: Advanced Uncertainty Modeling and Robustness Analysis for the Basic Flight Control System of a Modern Jet Trainer. AIAA Guidance, Navigation & Control Conference 2007, Hilton Head SC, August 2007.
M. Heller, O. Brieger, D. Ossmann: Adaptation and Modification of the nonlinear Olop-Pio-Criterion on modern FLight Control Stategies. AIAA Guidance, Navigation & Control Conference, August 2008 (Hawaii).
M. Heller, O. Brieger, D. Ossmann: Identifizierung eines Pilotenmodells anhand von Flugversuchsdaten für Flugeigenschaftsbewertungen. DGLR Jahrestagung sowie CEAS Conference 2008.
M. Heller, H.-J. Steiner, J. Colloseus, J. Seifert: Multidisziplinärer Entwurf und flugdynamische Modellierung eines Tandem Tilt-Wing Demonstrators. DGLR Jahrestagung 2009.
F. Holzapfel, M. Heller, M. Weingartner, G. Sachs and O. da Costa: Development of Control Laws for the Simulation of a New Transport Aircraft. Journal of Aerospace Engineering 309, Proc. IMechE Vol. 223 Part G, 10.1243/09544100JAERO309, März 2009.
Research Interests
Flight Mechanics:
• Configuration assessment for new aircraft designs
• Flight dynamics modeling & simulation, Implicit trim & linearization algorithms
• Stability- and controllability analysis
• Specification and evaluation of handling qualities, PIO-detection & Prevention
Flight Control:
• Design and Clearance of flight control systems
• Control System Stability, Performance and Robustness Analysis
• Advanced Synthesis and Analysis Tools Development for FCS Design
• Robust Control Theory and Application
• Configuration assessment for new aircraft designs
• Flight dynamics modeling & simulation, Implicit trim & linearization algorithms
• Stability- and controllability analysis
• Specification and evaluation of handling qualities, PIO-detection & Prevention
Flight Control:
• Design and Clearance of flight control systems
• Control System Stability, Performance and Robustness Analysis
• Advanced Synthesis and Analysis Tools Development for FCS Design
• Robust Control Theory and Application
