NASA Aero Software Helps Cut Tarmac Wait Times and Make U.S. Aviation Carbon Neutral by 2050
NASA Aero has developed software designed to reduce tarmac wait times and make U.S aviation carbon neutral by 2050 through improved efficiency and reduced emissions from air travel activities
Jan. 28, 2023 7:08AM
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In a groundbreaking move, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has developed software to help reduce tarmac wait times and make U.S. aviation carbon neutral by 2050. The software, tested at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), has already saved 24,000 pounds of jet fuel and stopped 77,000 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions in just one year. The software is designed to analyze data from flight schedules, airport operations, weather conditions, aircraft performance characteristics and other factors to determine optimal routes for aircraft to take when flying into or out of an airport. This helps minimize delays on the tarmac due to congestion or other issues that can cause long wait times for passengers. In addition to reducing wait times for passengers, the software also helps reduce emissions from air travel by optimizing flight paths so that planes use less fuel during their journeys. This reduces the amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere from aviation activities and contributes towards making U.S. aviation carbon neutral by 2050 as outlined in President Biden’s Climate Plan announced earlier this year. NASA Aero’s Chief Executive Officer Chris Dann said “We are proud to be working with DFW Airport on this project as it is a great example of how our technology can be used to improve efficiency while also reducing environmental impact." He added that they are “committed to helping airports around the world achieve similar results in order to meet their sustainability goals."