GMU Center for Air Transportation Systems Research, Volgenau School,
with support from AVIATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT: ISSUES & METHODS This two-day symposium
(non-credit short course) for students (graduate and undergraduate),
scientists, and engineers explores the principal issues and techniques
associated with air transport and its impacts on the environment. This provides a basis (or an update) for
continued work in this increasingly important and dynamic field. Speakers include representatives
of government, industry, and academia, and course materials will be distributed
to registered participants. There are no
fees involved. 27 September (10am-4pm): Noise, emissions, and climate effects Physics
and chemistry of these effects 28 September (10am-3pm): Modeling techniques (hands-on) Policy and research
issues September
27-28, 2007 GMU Pre-register
(required) via email to tthompsh@gmu.edu with
“AvEnv” in the subject. Visit catsr.ite.gmu.edu for additional
information. Objectives The
objective of this symposium/shortcourse is to train aviation engineers and
researchers on the most recent advances in science and engineering related to
aviation and the environment. The course
will cover an overview of the environmental issues in aviation, and discuss
quantitative methods for analysis of aviation environmental impacts in the
areas of emissions, noise, and fuel efficiency.
The course will also cover new tools and technologies that will
influence this field in the coming years. The
target audience for the course includes:
At
the end of the short course, students will be able to:
Program The short course will include a mixture
of presentations for academicians as well as practitioners. Emphasis will be on
the running case studies using available tools, as well as a broad perspective
on underlying science and policy issues. Thursday,
27 September (1000-1600) Overview
– Aviation & Environment: Issues and Challenges (Facilitator: Dr. John Shortle, GMU)[pdf] Atmospheric
Effects and Research Issues (Dr. Pasquale Franzese, GMU) [pdf] Remote
Sensing Applications (Dr. Guido Cervone, GMU) [ppt] High-altitude
Atmospheric Chemistry (Dr. Kostas Stefanidis, Metron Aviation) Chemistry
and Contrails (Dr. Paul Cooper, GMU) [ppt] FAA Operational Perspectives
Dr. Jake Plante (FAA, Airports) [ppt]
Ms. Donna Warren (FAA, Air
Traffic) [ppt]
Noise Impact Analysis (Mr. Michael Graham, Metron Aviation) [ppt]
Friday,
28 September (1000-1600)
Airport Taxi-operations Modeling
Dr. John Shortle
Airport Planning Perspective - Mr. Stephen Culberson,
Ricondo and Associates [ppt]
Environmental Economics (Dr. Tim Russo,
FAA Scientific and Regulatory Perspective - Dr. Lourdes Maurice (FAA, Environment & Energy) [ppt] NAS Performance Metrics: Begin With the End in Mind - Mr. Norm Fujisaki (Metron Aviation) [ppt]
Air Travel at the Edge of Chaos? - Dr. George Donohue (GMU) [ppt] Summary
and Discussion of Research Issues (All) Registration, Facilities, and
Directions Registration: Pre-registration
is required via email to tthompsh@gmu.edu, with “AvEnv” in the subject. Facilities: Conference Room 162, Research I Building, Parking: The Lunch: We will be “on our own”, with food available
at several facilities on campus. The
nearest are Ciao Hall (full cafeteria service), and the Directions: Fairfax
Campus: http://www.gmu.edu/welcome/Directions-to-GMU.html Research 1: http://coyote.gmu.edu/map/maphtml/researchi.html Parking: http://coyote.gmu.edu/map/maphtml/parkingdeck2.html Metro: From the |