Written by Amin Jafarimoghaddam as lead author, this study introduces a new computational approach to optimizing aircraft flight trajectories, in particular for commercial flights in a vertical plane. Using singular control theory, the model simplifies flight dynamics, allowing researchers to examine overlooked factors such as control switches and wind effects. An algorithm identifies optimal pointsContinue reading “Multi-Control Commercial Aircraft Trajectory Optimization in a Vertical Plane with State-Inequality Constraints via Singular Control Theory”
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E-CONTRAIL at the European Researchers’ Night 2024
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”
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”
Physics-informed neural networks for high-resolution weather reconstruction from sparse weather stations
The article discusses the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI), focusing on one application: weather reconstruction. AI, particularly neural networks, is used to improve the accuracy and availability of weather data, which has broad implications, such as reducing airport delays and related costs. Traditional weather stations only provide data from limited locations, so AI helpsContinue reading “Physics-informed neural networks for high-resolution weather reconstruction from sparse weather stations”
Interview with María García: Top 5 Finalist in STEM Talent Girl for Research on Green Aviation
The Aircraft Operations Lab at UC3M is proud to highlight the remarkable achievement of María García, a promising young student currently pursuing her first year in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Leon, and a participant in the STEM Talent Girl program. Under the mentorship of our researcher, María Cerezo Magaña, this talented student hasContinue reading “Interview with María García: Top 5 Finalist in STEM Talent Girl for Research on Green Aviation”