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Environment & Sustainability Issues in Aviation

Unit Code: HES6634

Duration

Contact Hours

Campus

Prerequisite

Corequisite

1 Semester

Equivalent to 4 contact hours per week

Off-Campus

Nil

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

Related Course/s:

A unit of study in the
Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Human Factors),

Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Human Factors) and

Master of Aviation (Human Factors); Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Management), Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Management) and Master of Aviation (Management).

Aims & Objectives:

To achieve an understanding of:

how commercial aircraft and the associated support operations affect the global climate
the other social and economic impacts of aircraft operations – including, but not limited to noise & emissions
targets and requirements for future levels of noise and emissions
mechanisms for reduction of the impact of aircraft operations on noise and emissions
the role of regulators in setting binding targets for future standards of noise and emissions
the use of emissions (carbon) trading schemes to set caps in total emissions
the role of alternative fuels and manufacturing processes in promoting the sustainability of future resources

Teaching Methods:

Distance education

Assessment:

Continuous assessment

Generic Skills Outcomes:

At the completion of this unit, students should exhibit the following graduate attributes:

Are capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
Operate effectively and ethically in work and community situations
Are adaptable and manage change
Are aware of environments in which they will be contributing

Content:

The subjects studied in detail in the subject will be drawn from the following:

Introduction to concepts of climate change, noise factors and emissions
Historical data on growth of air transport its contribution to global emissions and sustainability of global resources
Future targets for reduction of emissions and the usage of fossil fuel resources measured as rate of usage per passenger Kilometer
International and intergovernmental regulations/standards relating to future limits on noise and emissions
Technical measures to reduce the impact of aircraft operations on noise and emissions

o technology of aircraft and engines
o optimum flight paths
o reduced airport congestion
o improved fuels

Economic measures to accelerate the overall reduction of levels of noise and emissions or otherwise offset these levels
Alternative fuels and renewable energy sources

Airport specific environmental issues including
o Emission Estimation & Auditing
o Technologies for reduction of airport emissions
o Aircraft noise regulation and minimisation
Future long term research issues
Corporate Governance – the role and responsibilities of organisations

Textbooks:

Not required

References:

References to be supplied with study materials.