How can we enhance Trajectory Based Operations in a world of increasing uncertainty and environmental concern?
Topics
Flight Planning to mitigate Environmental Footprint of Aviation
The identification of eco-efficient aircraft trajectories is a key element in order to mitigate one of the biggest problems of our era: the fight against human pollution and climate change.
Trajectory Optimization under Uncertain Weather
Enhancing predictability in the ATM system is vital for improving its environmental impact, capacity, safety, and efficiency. All stakeholders, including pilots, air traffic controllers, airlines, dispatchers, service providers, meteorological offices, and the Network Manager, face daily uncertainty. To increase capacity, maintain safety, and improve performance, reducing uncertainty in air traffic management is necessary. New strategies are needed to cope with and ultimately reduce uncertainty.
Optimal Control Methods for Flight Planning
We explore new approaches to tackle aircraft trajectory optimization problems. The goal is finding the optimal control input that minimizes a cost function while satisfying safety and operational constraints. These techniques have the potential to significantly reduce the environmental impact of air travel and improve the efficiency of air traffic management systems.