AA 260 - Sustainable Aviation

Institution:

Stanford University

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Description:

Quantitative assessment of the impact of aviation on the environment including noise, local, and global emissions, and models used to predict it. Current and future technologies that may allow the air transportation system to meet anticipated growth while reducing or minimizing environmental problems. Atmospheric effects of NOx, CO2, particulates, unburned hydrocarbons, and water vapor deposition at high altitudes and metrics for assessing global climate effects. Noise sources, measurement, and mitigation strategies. Fundamentals of aircraft and engine performance needed to assess current and future concepts. Major national and international policy implications of existing and future technology choices. Recommended: AA 241B. 3 units, Spr (Alonso, J; Kroo, I)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stanford.edu/

Phone Number:

(650) 723-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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