In the framework of the fifteenth edition of the European Researchers’ Night, the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, as part of its program of science outreach activities, once again offered a theater and science activity aimed at secondary school students and the general public. But this year, the focus was on artificial intelligence. AI, aircraftContinue reading “E-CONTRAIL at the European Researchers’ Night 2024”
Category Archives: Sustainability
Satellite-Based Quantification of Contrail Radiative Forcing over Europe: A Two-Week Analysis of Aviation-Induced Climate Effects
The latest conference paper of the Aircraft Operations Lab was led by Irene Ortiz within the framework of the E-CONTRAIL project and submitted to the SESAR Innovation Days 2024. The study delves into the climate impacts of aviation-induced contrails, with a focus on their contribution to radiative forcing (RF). This research utilized data from theContinue reading “Satellite-Based Quantification of Contrail Radiative Forcing over Europe: A Two-Week Analysis of Aviation-Induced Climate Effects”
Feasibility studies on regional aircraft retrofitted with hybrid-electric powertrains
Our latest research paper has been a joint work between the Aircraft Operations Lab and the Aeroelastic and Structural Design Lab of Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, and written by Raúl Quibén as main author. The study explores the feasibility of hybrid-electric powertrains in regional aviation, highlighting challenges with battery tech and system complexity. RaulContinue reading “Feasibility studies on regional aircraft retrofitted with hybrid-electric powertrains”
Integrating non-CO2 climate impact considerations in air traffic management: Opportunities and challenges
Within the framework of the RefMap project, the Aircraft Operations Lab from Carlos III University of Madrid has worked on a recent study published in Transport Policy by researchers Fateme Baneshi, María Cerezo-Magaña, and Manuel Soler. Their research explores how changing flight paths to be more climate-friendly can reduce the impact of aviation on climateContinue reading “Integrating non-CO2 climate impact considerations in air traffic management: Opportunities and challenges”
Manuel Soler featured on the Aerospace Ambition Podcast
The Aircraft Operations Lab is thrilled to announce our participation in the Aerospace Ambition Podcast, featuring Prof. Manuel Soler from the Aircraft Operations Lab UC3M. In episode 27, Manuel Soler discusses the E-CONTRAIL project and its role in sustainable aviation. He tells the origin of the project and its connection to the UC3M spin-off AIContinue reading “Manuel Soler featured on the Aerospace Ambition Podcast”