The next Maritime Cyber Security Centre Research Seminar will be conducted via MS Teams on 26 February at 13:00-15:00 (see the link below).
Introductory remarks by the speaker
AIRSHIP envisions an innovative use of a known transportation mean: flying ships. Such vehicles (also known as ekranoplans or wing-in-ground -WIG- vehicles) are designed and built to take advantage of the ground effect, that allows these crafts to fly with enhanced lift and reduced drag. WIGS inherit all the advantages of conventional airborne transportation, while being more energy efficient and environmentally friendly, both from the carbon footprint and the acoustic noise pollution point of view. A reference architecture for INS, focusing on its structure and components.
Our research focuses on developing new technologies to enable the autonomy of these vehicles, expanding their potential applications across various industries and paving the way for new aviation business models. Our goal is to establish the foundation for a new class of fully electric unmanned aircraft systems—Unmanned WIG Vehicles (UWVs)—that offer speed, flexibility, and energy efficiency.
Join us on February 26, 2025, to explore AIRSHIP as an electric ground-effect vessel, developed over the past two years in collaboration with TalTech and six other research institutions. During the seminar, you’ll discover the science behind ground effect and how these vessels can contribute to maritime decarbonization goals.
Short resume
With 17 years in the maritime sector, Kristin Kerem joined TalTech Estonian Maritime Academy in 2023 as part of the Maritime Transport Research Group, contributing to the AIRSHIP project alongside her PhD studies.
Her journey combines law, IT training, and entrepreneurship, providing a strong foundation for maritime research. After completing her bachelor’s degree in law at the University of Tartu, she pursued a master’s degree in maritime studies, graduating cum laude. Her passion lies in bridging law and maritime innovation, and she is eager to explore how research can support the industry’s development.
Kristin values collaboration and lifelong learning, seeing academia as an opportunity to expand her expertise and contribute to the future of maritime technology.
For more information about the seminar, please contact Kristi Treffner kristi.treffner@taltech.ee.