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Feasibility of integrating multiple climate impact estimation models to enhance confidence in environmentally-friendly aircraft trajectory optimization
Our latest study, “Feasibility of integrating multiple climate impact estimation models to enhance confidence in environmentally-friendly aircraft trajectory optimization,” has been published in Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives. In this work, Abolfazl Simorgh proposes a robust approach to enhance the reliability of climate-optimized flight planning by simultaneously accounting for two key sources of uncertainty: 1. Weather forecast…
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A deep multi-agent reinforcement learning framework for climate-aware aircraft trajectory planning considering air traffic complexity
Our latest research paper, “A deep multi-agent reinforcement learning framework for climate-aware aircraft trajectory planning considering air traffic complexity,” is now published in Knowledge-Based Systems. In this work, Fateme Baneshi proposes a framework to reconcile climate-optimal flight trajectories with the operational requirements of the ATM system. First, individual aircraft trajectories are optimized to mitigate climate…
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Aerospace Operations Lab Student Awarded 2nd Place at the 2025 SESAR Young Scientist Award
We are delighted to share that Abolfazl Simorgh, Assistant Professor at the Aircraft Operations Lab (UC3M), has been awarded second place in the 2025 SESAR Young Scientist Award. This prestigious international recognition highlights outstanding early-career research shaping the future of aviation and air traffic management. Abolfazl’s work focuses on climate-friendly aircraft trajectory optimisation, integrating non-CO₂…
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Water Rocket Workshop at the Madrid Science and Innovation Week 2025
As part of the 2025 Madrid Science and Innovation Week, the Aircraft Operations Lab at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) hosted the hands-on workshop “Build Your Own Water Rocket with La Astropatrulla Basurilla”, led by Professor Manuel Soler with the support of Laboratory Technician Carlos Cobos. Held on 12 November at the UC3M Leganés…
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