Post by TU Delft | Aerospace Engineering

In March, researchers from the Sustainable Aircraft Propulsion group of the faculty of #aerospaceengineering, in collaboration with ETH Zürich, conducted a field campaign at Rotterdam the Hague Innovation Airport to study emissions from the PH-LAB flying laboratory✈️   Led by Georgios A. Kelesidis, the team quantified both gaseous emissions, such as carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides and unburned hydrocarbons, as well as tiny soot particles released in the aircraft exhaust, using advanced measurement instruments.   “The goal of these measurements is to better understand how aircraft engines contribute to air pollution and climate impacts, as well as to evaluate new sensing technologies developed by ETH Zurich in comparison with established, state-of-the-art instruments.”   By testing these novel sensors in a real-world environment, Kelesidis and his team aim to improve the accuracy and reliability of future emission monitoring systems. The data collected will support ongoing efforts to develop cleaner aviation technologies, refine emission models and inform environmental policy.   A unique aspect: these measurements were carried out alongside educational flights for third-year Bachelor #aerospaceengineering students, combining research and teaching in one platform. Thanks to Andreas Güntner, the PI responsible for the ETH collaboration, as well as Hans Mulder, our pilot and Head of the Flight Test Laboratory.    #aetudelft #tudelft #sustainableaviation #research #innovation