Air traffic management and noise

• With the steady increase of air traffic the need for developing sustainable aviation increases as well. To meet this need, the Swedish Transport Administration and KTH Royal Institute of Technology have established a Centre for Sustainable Aviation. In a global perspective, aviation research focuses on meeting future capacity needs for increased travel and at the same time achieve sustainability with reduced environmental impact and sustained or increased safety. This paper describes four on-going projects, as examples of the variety of research that may contribute to a sustainable society in both shorter and longer terms as well as both in a local and in an international perspective. Initially the centre will apply and direct existing knowledge towards noise abatement initiatives in aviation. I the long-term perspective the research will contribute to knowledge on a broader spectrum of sustainability aspects of aviation.

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TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER  -- Maskinteknik -- Farkostteknik (hsv//swe)

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY  -- Mechanical Engineering -- Vehicle Engineering (hsv//eng)

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