AERONET III
The EU Project entitled “Aircraft Emissions and Reduction Technologies” (short AERONET) was initiated in August 1998, extended in 2001 to AERONET II and in 2004 to AERONET III. The current project AERONET III, Contract Number ACA3-CT-2003-502882, is running until until 31 May 2010 [including 2 months extension].
Foster reduction technologies for aircraft emissions
AERONET is a network consisting of 25 Partners from 9 countries. The partners and communities involved cover the whole aeronautics spectrum: Aeronautical Research Centres, Universities and research institutes, Aero-engine industry, Aircraft industry, Fuel industry, ATM R&D centres and SMEs Airports.
Airlines as well as regulatory bodies AERONET wants to contribute to an environmentally friendly air transport system. The goals are:
- support communication in aeronautics community and with atmospheric scientists;
- facilitate exchange of information and experience;
- foster and support co-operation and joint actions;
- identify gaps and needs for research and development;
- support policy in the regulatory process and R&D programme;
- increase visibility and general awareness
Minimise Aviation environmental impact
In a dynamic and rapidly growing air transport sector, minimising the effects of aircraft emissions upon the atmosphere is both increasingly important and challenging. The greatest potential for emissions control over the long term is through advances in aircraft and engine technology but improvements in air traffic operations may also make a significant contribution.
Deeper understanding of the atmospheric processes and the establishment of CO2 reduction goals through the Kyoto protocol and the ACARE goals sharpen the need for an inclusive debate between all these communities aimed at setting collaborative international solutions in place.
Exchange information
AERONET has been created as a platform where all the stakeholder communities can meet, exchange information, views and experiences gathered in different EC projects and national programme. The intention is to raise the level of confidence among the communities, identify gaps of knowledge and support the policy and regulatory process, to strengthen the body of European expertise addressing the aircraft emissions problem.
Through AERONET, the latest knowledge is shared between the partners on aircraft and engine technology, operations, air transport, airports, emissions inventories and co-ordinated with the atmospheric sciences and with the policy and regulations activities in the political arena.
