About
Our Mission
RefMap aims to reduce the environmental impact of air travel for airlines and Unmanned Aerial Systems by creating a digital service that optimises flight trajectories on both micro and macro levels. By using environmental data, such as wind, noise, CO2 and non-CO2 emissions, RefMap's analytics platform can help airlines make more eco-friendly decisions. This will lead to stricter evidence-based Green policy making in the aviation sector and the development of new aviation business models in line with the EU's Green Agenda.
Objectives
The REFMAP Platform is a digital service designed to optimize flight trajectories at both micro and macro levels, supporting more sustainable and efficient aviation operations. By integrating real-time environmental data, including wind conditions, noise levels, COâ‚‚ and non-COâ‚‚ emissions, for both conventional and sustainable aviation fuels, the platform’s advanced analytics enable airlines and unmanned aerial system (UAS) operators to make data-driven, eco-friendly decisions.
Through its suite of innovative digital tools, REFMAP helps users align operational performance with environmental responsibility, contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable future for aviation.
Climate Change Tool
Towards climate-smart aviation: integrated mitigation of CO₂ and non-CO₂ impacts through optimized aircraft trajectories, improved air traffic management, and balanced operational costs in climate-sensitive regions.​
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Air Quality Tool
Towards cleaner skies: integrated assessment of air pollutant emissions from aircraft trajectories and airport operations with optimized sustainable aviation fuel integration for improved air quality and smarter flight planning.​
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Noise Mitigation Tool
Integrated noise impact mitigation for conventional aircraft and urban air mobility: trajectory optimization, noise footprint reduction, and evaluation of psychoacoustic and community acceptance.​
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Wind Tool
Towards safer urban skies: wind risk analysis and optimal UAV trajectory planning for stable and efficient operations in complex city environments.​
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New aviation business models
By taking a holistic approach to aviation business models, showing how green technologies can support green management and by aligning aviation needs with stakeholder needs, RefMap is able to extract the full business value of its green technology.
Use Cases
RefMap use cases fall into two different categories, large scale and small scale. Large scale use cases focus on sustainability and aviation regulations for airlines and airports on an EU level, while small scale use cases focus on urban air mobility and the integration of drones to daily activities.
Dissemination Material
A1 Poster
Trifold brochure
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