Sustainable air transport
| Language of instruction | čeština |
|---|---|
| Code | 342-3203 |
| Abbreviation | ULD |
| Course title | Sustainable air transport |
| Coordinating department | Institute of Transport |
| Course coordinator | Ing. Vojtěch Graf, Ph.D. |
Summary
Graduates of this course will be able to describe the basic principles of ecology, identify relevant EU initiatives and legislation, and explain the environmental impact assessment process. They will be able to analyze options for optimizing flight routes, climb and descent profiles, the Cost Index, and refueling in terms of their environmental and operational impacts. Graduates will be able to assess an airport’s environmental policy, the use of renewable resources, energy management, and waste management. They will be able to propose measures for the electrification of ground operations and apply basic mathematical tools in evaluating the development of electromobility. Graduates will be able to independently develop and defend a group project, formulate expert opinions, and take responsibility for proposed solutions in the field of sustainable air transport.
Literature
VANEK, Francis M. Sustainable transportation systems engineering. New York: McGraw-Hill Education, c2014. ISBN 978-0-07-180012-9.
Advised literature
HESTER, R. E. a HARRISON, Roy M. (ed.). Environmental impacts of road vehicles: past, present and future. Issues in environmental science and technology, 44. London: Royal Society of Chemistry, [2017]. ISBN 978-1-78262-892-7.