Imagine if planes stopped relying on old-fashioned air pressure gauges to know their height and instead used a precise GPS-like system. This would be like switching from a vague map to a laser-accurate digital guide, allowing planes to fly closer together safely. It also introduces a 'green tax' system that rewards pilots for choosing flight paths that pollute the atmosphere less.
Current air traffic relies on barometric pressure, which varies with weather and lacks a direct terrain reference. This leads to wasted airspace, higher fuel consumption, and risks of human error in congested areas.
A feasibility study and technical framework for geometric altimetry and an environmentally-driven route-charging mechanism. These are documented across 25 deliverables.
If you are an airline operator dealing with high fuel costs and rigid flight paths — this project developed geometric altimetry that allows for more efficient climb and descent operations. This leads to overall fuel savings and lower noise emissions.
If you are a drone manufacturer dealing with the difficulty of integrating unmanned aircraft into manned airspace — this project developed a unified vertical navigation reference. This enables seamless integration between traditional aircraft and emerging airspace users.
If you are an ANSP dealing with congested airspace in Terminal Manoeuvring Areas — this project developed a system to reduce vertical separation from 1000 ft to 500 ft. This increases the total capacity of the airspace.
Based on available project data, specific pricing is not mentioned, but the project proposes a route-charging scheme that is designed to be cost-neutral to airspace users and passengers on average.
Yes, the project focuses on Terminal Manoeuvring Areas around major airports and aims to reduce vertical separation in cruise from 1000 ft to 500 ft to increase capacity.
Based on available project data, there is no specific information regarding IP ownership or licensing terms.
The project seeks to evolve separation minima and move away from barometric altimetry toward a unified geometric reference to reduce human error and increase safety.
The project runs from 2023-09-01 to 2026-02-28, aiming to reduce time to market by maturing interdependent solutions in sync.
The consortium consists of 8 partners across 6 countries, showing a strong European reach. With an industry ratio of 38% (3 industrial partners), the project balances academic research from 2 universities and 3 research centers with practical commercial application, coordinated by the DLR.
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