The DREAM project was launched on 1 February 2008. Below is an overview of the DREAM project progress year after year.
Year 2 - Feb 2009 to Feb 2010
2009 was the second full year of the DREAM project and it was also the first year that all WPs were actively working. During this period there had been many significant technical achievements and all the indications are that the overall DREAM objectives will be achieved by the end of the period. All five sub-projects had steadily progressed towards their individual objectives during 2009 even though some delays were experienced in the production of milestones and deliverables. SP1 started to coordinate the assessment process and implemented periodic coordination meetings among the SO management teams. SP2 was in the process of completing its first phrase of testing while SP3 was developing its blades in preparation to start its testing. SP4 continued developing its technologies and SP5 had begun assessing the viability of the alternative fuel. In summary 69 out of 98 milestones, and 50 out of 76 deliverables were available by the end of the second reporting period.
During this period Rolls-Royce UK also continued to actively coordinate the project with the support of the DREAM Project Office (ARTTIC) and with approval from the Steering Committee. The major change to the DREAM Consortium during this period was the substitution of partner 11 ISAE by a new partner 48 the University of Thessaloniki (AUTH).
The dissemination activities, which culminated with the dedicated workshop in Period three, have been increasing in importance. DREAM had participated in several conferences and workshops and DREAM poster campaigns were present at major aeronautical events.
You can find a detailed summary of the technical progess of the DREAM project for 2009 here.