SC2C.Aero takes into consideration two different taxonomies:
In the field of Aeronautics: ACARE’s Taxonomy, published in 2003 in the report “ACARE Taxonomy: A Common European taxonomy for aeronautical research & technology” by D. P. Hannessen and J. C. Donker. The taxonomy work package describes the identification and definition of a common taxonomy for the European aeronautical community. It consists of an organized listing of research & technology (R&T) related topics within the European aeronautical community.
In the field of Space: NASA’s Technology Taxonomy, published in the 2020 NASA Technology Taxonomy available at NASA’s website. This taxonomy has been updated recently to include new relevant technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity.
A few extra domains were included in the taxonomy by SC2C.Aero, which will always be highlighted in bold letters.
Research and Technology Areas
Aeronautics
1. Flight physics FLP
The following Domains belong to the Flight Physics FLP research and technology area:
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Unsteady Aerodynamics
- Airflow control
- High Lift Devices
- Wing Design
- Aerodynamics of External and Removable items
- Wind Tunnel Testing/Technology
- Wind Tunnel Measuring Techniques
- Computational Acoustics
- External Noise prediction
2. Aerostructures AST
The following Domains belong to the Aerostructures AST research and technology area:
- Metallic Materials & basic processes
- Non-Metallic Materials & basic processes
- Composite Materials & basic processes
- Advanced Manufacturing Processes & Technologies
- Structural Analysis and Design
- Aero-elasticity
- Buckling, Vibrations and Acoustics
- Smart Materials and Structures
- Internal Noise prediction
- Helicopter Aero-acoustics
- Noise Reduction
- Acoustic Measurements and Test Technology
- Aircraft Security
3. Propulsion PRO
The following Domains belong to the Propulsion PRO research and technology area:
- Performance
- Turbomachinery / Propulsion Aerodynamics
- Combustion
- Air-breathing propulsion
- Heat Transfer
- Nozzles, Vectored Thrust, Reheat
- Engine Controls
- Auxiliary Power Unit
- Fuels and Lubricants
- Test Bench Calibration
- Engine Health Monitoring
- Experimental Facilities and Measurement Techniques
- Computational Methods
- Emissions pollution
- Hydrogen in Aviation Added from EASN Thematic Structure/Propulsion
- Hybrid Electric Flight Added from EASN Thematic Structure/Propulsion
4. Aircraft Avionics, Systems & Equipment AVS
The following Domains belong to the Aircraft Avionics, Systems & Equipment AVS research and technology area:
- Avionics
- Cockpit Systems, Visualisation & Display Systems
- Navigation / Flight Management / Autoland
- Warning Systems
- Electronics & Microelectronics for on-board systems
- Sensors integration
- Flight Data/Flight Recording
- Communications Systems
- Identification
- Avionics Integration
- Optics – Optronics – Lasers – Image processing and data fusion
- Electronic Library System
- Aircraft health and usage monitoring system
- Smart maintenance systems
- Lighting systems
- Aircraft Security
- Electrical Power Generation, Distribution & Actuation Item “Actuation” added by SC2C.Aero
- Pneumatic systems
- Passenger and freight systems
- Environmental control System
- Water and waste systems
- Fuel systems
- Landing gear and braking systems
- Fire protection systems
- Hydraulic systems Added by SC2C.Aero
5. Flight Mechanics FLM
The following Domains belong to the Flight Mechanics FLM research and technology area:
- Open-loop Aircraft Stability Analysis
- Flight control system
- Aircraft Performance Analysis
- Optimisation of Aircraft Performance
- System Failure and Damage Analysis
- Environmental Hazard Analysis
6. Integrated Design & Validation (methods & tools) IDV
The following Domains belong to the Integrated Design & Validation (methods & tools) IDV research and technology area:
- Methods and IT tools for Collaborative Product & Process Engineering
- On-board systems engineering
- Environmental and EM compliance engineering process
- Flight/ Ground Tests
- Life-cycle Integration
- System Certification
- Fault Tolerant Systems
- Hazard Analysis
- Safety modelling
- Air Safety Data analysis
- System reliability
- Security / Risk analysis
- Maintenance modelling
- Infra-red and Radar Signature Control
- Advanced information processing
- Collaborative Decision Making
- Simulator environments & Virtual reality
- Decision Support Systems
- Information management & Knowledge management (Methods & tools)
- Autonomous operation
- Aeronautical Software Engineering
- Development of operational research methods & tools
- Development of synthetic environment & virtual reality tools
- Aircraft Performance Assessment
- Airport performance assessment
- Business modelling
- Numerical Models (including Fast Time Simulation)
- Real Time Simulators
- General Purpose Equipment
- Reference Data for R&D Use and live/RT data Use
- Methodology
- Large scale validation Experiments
- Large scale validation Platforms
- EcoDesign and Engineering for Sustainability Added from EASN Thematic Sustainability in Aerospace
7. Aircraft Operations AOP
The following Domains belong to the Aircraft Operations AOP research and technology area:
- Air Traffic Management
- Airports
- Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Added from EASN Thematic Structure/Aircraft Operations
8. Unmanned Aerial Systems UAS
The following Domains belong to the Unmanned Aerial Systems UAS research and technology area:
- UAS & Scaled Flight Testing Added from EASN Thematic Structure/Aircraft Operations
9. Human Factors HFA
The following Domains belong to the Human Factors HFA research and technology area:
- Human Factors Integration, Man-machine Interface
- Human Information Processing
- Human Performance Modelling & Enhancement
- Selection & Training
- Human Survivability, Protection and Stress Effects
- Human Element in Security
10. Innovative Concepts and Scenarios ICS
The following Domains belong to the Innovative Concepts and Scenarios ICS research and technology area:
- Scenarios analysis
- Unconventional configurations and new aircraft concepts
- Breakthrough technologies
- From Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 Added from EASN Thematic Structure/Aerostructures
Space
1. Propulsion systems
The following Domains belong to the Propulsion systems research and technology area:
- Chemical Propulsion
- Electric Space Propulsion
- Aero Propulsion
- Advanced Propulsion
2. Flight Computing and Avionics
The following Domains belong to the Flight Computing and Avionics research and technology area:
- Avionics Component Technologies
- Avionics Systems and Subsystems
- Avionics Tools, Models, and Analysis
3. Aerospace Power and Energy Storage
The following Domains belong to the Aerospace Power and Energy Storage research and technology area:
- Power Generation and Energy Conversion
- Energy Storage
- Power Management and Distribution
4. Robotic Systems
The following Domains belong to the Robotic Systems research and technology area:
- Sensing and Perception
- Mobility
- Manipulation
- Human-Robot Interaction
- Autonomous Rendezvous and Docking
- Robotics Integration
5. Communications, Navigation, and Orbital Debris Tracking/Characterization Systems
The following Domains belong to the Communications, Navigation, and Orbital Debris Tracking/Characterization Systems research and technology area:
- Optical Communications
- Radio Frequency
- Internetworking
- Network Provided Position, Navigation, and Timing
- Revolutionary Communications Technologies
- Networking and Ground Based Orbital Debris Tracking and Management
- Acoustic Communications
6. Human Health, Life Support, and Habitation Systems
The following Domains belong to the Human Health, Life Support, and Habitation Systems research and technology area:
- Environmental Control and Life Support Systems and Habitation Services
- Extravehicular Activity Systems
- Human Health and Performance
- Environmental Monitoring, Safety and Emergency Response
- Radiation
- Human Systems Integration
7. Exploration Destination Systems
The following Domains belong to the Exploration Destination Systems research and technology area:
- In-Situ Resource Utilization
- Mission Infrastructure, Sustainability and Supportability
- Mission Operations and Safety
8. Sensors and Instruments
The following Domains belong to the Sensors and Instruments research and technology area:
- Remote Sensing Instruments and Sensors
- Observatories
- In-Situ Instruments and Sensors
9. Entry, Descent and Landing
The following Domains belong to the Sensors and Instruments research and technology area:
- Aeroassist and Atmospheric Entry
- Descent
- Landing
- Vehicle Systems
10. Autonomous Systems
The following Domains belong to the Autonomous Systems research and technology area:
- Situational and Self Awareness
- Reasoning and Acting
- Collaboration and Interaction
- Engineering and Integrity
11. Software, Modeling, Simulation, and Information Processing
The following Domains belong to the Software, Modeling, Simulation, and Information Processing research and technology area:
- Software Development, Engineering and Integrity
- Modeling
- Simulation
- Information Processing
- Mission Architecture, System Analysis, and Concept Development
- Ground Computing
12. Materials, Structures, Mechanical Systems and Manufacturing
The following Domains belong to the Materials, Structures, Mechanical Systems and Manufacturing research and technology area:
- Materials
- Structures
- Mechanical Systems
- Manufacturing
- Structural Dynamics
13. Ground, Test, and Surface Systems
The following Domains belong to the Ground, Test, and Surface Systems research and technology area:
- Infrastructure Optimization
- Test and Qualification
- Assembly, Integration, and Launch
- Mission Success Technologies
14. Thermal Management Systems
The following Domains belong to the Thermal Management Systems research and technology area:
- Cryogenic Systems
- Thermal Control Components and Systems
- Thermal Protection Components and Systems
15. Flight Vehicle Systems
The following Domains belong to the Flight Vehicle Systems research and technology area:
- Aerosciences
- Flight Mechanics
16. Air Traffic Management and Range Tracking Systems
The following Domains belong to the Air Traffic Management and Range Tracking Systems research and technology area:
- Safe All Vehicle Access
- Weather/Environment
- Traffic Management Concepts
- Architectures and Infrastructure
- Range Tracking, Surveillance, and Flight Safety Technologies
- Integrated Modeling, Simulation, and Testing
17. Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C)
The following Domains belong to the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) research and technology area:
- Guidance and Targeting Algorithms
- Navigation Technologies
- Control Technologies
- Attitude Estimation Technologies
- GNC Systems Engineering Technologies
- Technologies for Aircraft Trajectory Generation, Management, and Optimization for Airspace Operations
