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💫 ATCA's Tech Symposium featured panel, our "Climate Change Resiliency in Aviation" panel will feature Alan Strasser, Airport Planning and Environmental Division, Federal Aviation Administration, Dr. Rich Wahls, Sustainable Flight National Partnership Mission Integration Manager, NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, Dr. Anna Oldani, Chief Scientific and Technical Advisor, FAA, and Michael Meyers, Manager, Airport Engineering Division, Office of Airport Safety and Standards, FAA. The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) US Aviation Climate Action Plan describes a whole-of-government approach to put the sector on a path toward achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. While long-term management of emissions is a goal, the operational impacts of climate change are already being felt. This panel will highlight what government and industry are doing today to ensure climate resiliency. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eP6HzyxJ 📍 Atlantic City, NJ 🗓 April 23-24, 2024

Supersonic flight is something aeronautics enthusiasts are intrigued by. But it has wider implications to our planet beyond the sonic boom. This article delves into the environmental impact of supersonic flight. Quite an interesting read.

Iturmendi’s record-breaking flights occur outside of Sarasota, where higher elevation and colder temperatures favor electric aviation, but the Helios Horizon plane is stored in a Sarasota warehouse. It has a carbon-fiber frame and its 88-inch propeller is mounted to the aircraft at the end of a 4-foot mast. The 50-kilowatt electric motor generates about 64 continuous horsepower. As it rises, the plane can reach 90 miles per hour before it hits a fixed cruising speed of 60 miles per hour. The motor is just 8 inches in diameter and four inches thick, weighs 20 pounds and costs roughly $3,000. (For comparison, a combustion motor is 15 times heavier and costs 10 times as much.) The custom-made batteries are worth $18,000 each and require two to six per flight, depending on altitude.   The takeaway is that electric aviation isn’t only cleaner than fuel-powered aviation, it’s cheaper. But most innovations in the niche industry are led by German, Swiss and French engineers and academics. Iturmendi wants to change that.  

💰 NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration grants Open Ocean Robotics with new contracts for USV services 🎯 USA NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration has chosen Canadian USV developer Open Ocean Robotics, in collaboration with the 1stMission LLC Team, as one of the awardees for all three Multiple Award IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity) contracts. These contracts, through NOAA's Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) Uncrewed Systems Operation Center (UxSOC), encompass three critical areas:  1️⃣ Meteorological and Oceanographic Observations 2️⃣ Living Marine Resource Surveys and Research 3️⃣ Ocean Exploration and Characterization. The contracts mark a significant milestone, enabling Open Ocean Robotics to provide Uncrewed Maritime Systems (UMS) Services to NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, enhancing their capacity for efficient and effective coastal and open ocean monitoring. This partnership will allow the simultaneous collection of oceanographic and atmospheric data over vast areas, supporting various initiatives, including research, exploration, maritime domain awareness, environmental protection, and weather forecasting. 📆 The three-year ordering period, commencing on September 1, 2023, and concluding on August 31, 2026, holds the potential to generate millions of dollars in revenue for the Team. These contracts underscore Open Ocean Robotics' commitment to advancing ocean science and environmental stewardship through innovative UMS solutions. 🎤 "Open Ocean Robotics is excited to embark on this collaboration with NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration," said Andy Ziegwied, Director of Sales at Open Ocean Robotics. "This award reflects NOAA's confidence in Open Ocean Robotics and its strategic partnership with the 1stMission LLC Team. Together, we aim to further NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration's mission of understanding and conserving the nation's vital marine resources, marking a major milestone in our mission to advance marine technology and contribute to a more sustainable future for our oceans." 📃📷 Source: Open Ocean Robotics #noaa #openoceanrotobitcs #uxsoc #omao #usv #usvdataexplorer #madeincanada #usvcanada #britishcolumbia #marineautonomy #massworldnews

🌌 Innovating the Future of Space Travel 🚀 This morning, while contemplating the possibilities of spaceflight from conventional runways, I had a brainwave: What if we could combine multiple propulsion technologies into a single, versatile spaceplane? This idea led me to envision a spaceplane with a hybrid propulsion system designed to revolutionize both atmospheric and space travel. Imagine a spaceplane that: - Takes off like a jet, - Transitions to ramjet and scramjet engines for hypersonic speeds, - Switches to ion thrusters in the upper atmosphere and space, - Seamlessly integrates electric propellers for low-speed maneuvering. By combining the strengths of jet engines, ramjets, scramjets, ion thrusters, and atmospheric pressure differential systems, the plane would aim to achieve unprecedented efficiency and versatility. 🔗 Dive into the full concept and explore how this innovative approach could transform the future of space travel Join me in exploring this ambitious vision and let’s discuss how we can make the sky not the limit, but just the beginning! #Innovation #SpaceTravel #AerospaceEngineering #HybridPropulsion #FutureOfFlight

The History of Aviation   Ancient Myths and Early Concepts The concept of human flight has fascinated humanity for centuries, sparking imaginations and inspiring legends across cultures. Ancient myths, such as the Greek story of Icarus and Daedalus, reflect these early dreams of soaring through the skies. Icarus, who flew too close to the sun with wings made of feathers and wax, epitomises the human desire and peril associated with flight. In the 15th century, Leonardo da Vinci, a visionary ahead of his time, sketched intricate designs for flying machines, including the ornithopter, inspired by the flight mechanics of birds. His work laid foundational ideas for future aviation advancements. Leonardo da Vinci: "For once you have tasted flight, you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return." — Leonardo da Vinci "In the world of Leonardo, the dream of flight is as old as the human imagination." — Martin Kemp, Leonardo da Vinci biographer General Reflections on Flight: "To confine our attention to terrestrial matters would be to limit the human spirit." — Stephen Hawking "The desire to fly is an idea handed down to us by our ancestors who... looked enviously on the birds soaring freely through space." — Wilbur Wright.

If you're wondering what hybrid electric technologies mean for the future of flight and what the challenges are for developing these technologies at altitude, we've got you covered. Head into the weekend learning more about how NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, GE Aerospace, and Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing company, are flying the hybrid skies from this IEEE Spectrum article

We could slash aviation emissions by 80% using sustainable fuels, say scientists 🛫 A recent study conducted by scientists from the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) has revealed the huge benefits that sustainable aviation fuel could bring. Here's what you need to know: https://lnkd.in/e67zpuVR #sustainability #aerospace #aviation #science #sustainableaviation

Fascinating subject for the Aviation Industry as there will be significant changes coming really soon. Thanks to Steven for sharing his and MIT's views on this topic. See you there!

Why do Transatlantic Flights Curve? Have you ever wondered why transatlantic flights appear to follow a curved path on the map instead of a straight line? This phenomenon, often referred to as the "Great Circle Route," is a fascinating aspect of aviation that involves both geography and physics. Let’s dive into why these flights curve and how it benefits air travel. The Science Behind the Curve The Great Circle Route: The Earth is a sphere, and the shortest distance between two points on a sphere is not a straight line, but rather a curved path known as the Great Circle Route. This route represents the shortest distance between two points on the globe. Geodesic Paths: On a flat map, the Great Circle Route appears curved due to the distortion created by projecting a three-dimensional sphere onto a two-dimensional surface. However, this curved line actually represents the most direct path over the Earth’s surface. Fuel Efficiency and Time Saving: By following the Great Circle Route, airlines can save significant amounts of fuel and reduce flight times. This efficiency is crucial for long-haul flights, where fuel consumption and flight duration are major considerations.