Irene Ortiz leads groundbreaking research introducing the Contrail Detection and Segmentation Ensemble Model (CDSEM), an AI system that identifies aviation-induced contrails with 93% accuracy. This innovation offers valuable tools for understanding aviation’s environmental impact and addressing its role in global warming. The preprint is now available on TechRxiv: Irene Ortiz, Javier García-Heras, Amin Jafarimoghaddam, etContinue reading “Enhancing GOES-16 Contrail Segmentation through Ensemble Neural Network Modeling and Optical Flow Corrections”
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Highlights from the Aircraft Operations Lab UC3M in 2024
The Aircraft Operations Lab at UC3M Aerospace Engineering department celebrated a year of achievements, growth, and impactful contributions to aerospace innovation and education. Simulator Setup and High-Profile Visits The year began with the successful setup of our Boeing 737 simulator, enhancing hands-on training for students in the Bachelor’s and Master’s programs. This milestone was markedContinue reading “Highlights from the Aircraft Operations Lab UC3M in 2024”
The Aircraft Operations Lab’s Participation at SIDs 2024
The Aircraft Operations Lab had the privilege of actively contributing to SESAR Innovation Days 2024 (SIDs), one of Europe’s premier events dedicated to advancing aeronautical research. This year’s event provided an excellent platform to share our work, engage with the research community, and discuss innovative approaches to fostering sustainability in aviation. Our participation included theContinue reading “The Aircraft Operations Lab’s Participation at SIDs 2024”
Manuel Soler Calls for Collaboration to Bridge Geoscientific Research and Aviation Innovation
How much will it cost for aviation to contribute to limit warming to 1.5°C? Learn how Professor Manuel Soler, Coordinator of the Aircraft Operations Lab at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, is driving aviation innovation for this global climate goal through the EU’s RefMap Project. In this interview, Prof. Soler explains how RefMap is integratingContinue reading “Manuel Soler Calls for Collaboration to Bridge Geoscientific Research and Aviation Innovation”
UC3M Science & Innovation Week Workshop on Contrails and Climate Impact
The Aircraft Operations Lab at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) was proud to participate in this year’s Science and Innovation Week with the interactive workshop “Aircraft contrails: climate impact quantified with satellites and AI”, taking place on Monday, November 11th, from 17:00 to 20:00, in the university’s Leganés campus. This engaging workshop, divided into three sessions, was an outreach activity tied to the E-CONTRAILContinue reading “UC3M Science & Innovation Week Workshop on Contrails and Climate Impact”