Multidisciplinary Design Optimization for Climate-Neutral Transport Aviation

Dear Colleagues,

Reduction in emissions is becoming a non-negotiable aspect for all transport sectors due to the harmful effects of greenhouse gases on the climate; specifically, this issue is becoming crucial for transport aviation. The introduction of new technology solutions which substitute the current propulsion systems and/or fuels with more environmentally sustainable ones, as well as the utilization of composite materials or advanced architectural solutions aimed at increasing efficiency, is central to the current research advancements. The integration of multiple technological innovations requires the adoption of multidisciplinary optimization techniques from the early design phases, as well as the development of ad hoc performance analysis tools to evaluate the environmental impact of novel transportation systems. This Special Issue intends to collect the most relevant contributions related to the application of multidisciplinary optimization for the design and operation of air transportation systems aimed at reducing the climate impact of the aviation industry. Furthermore, research related to experimental validation of mathematical models (e.g., test-bench based) which predict the performance characteristics of the aforementioned technological solutions, such as hybrid-electric or hydrogen-based powertrains, insights regarding air pollution and noise reduction, and trajectory optimization techniques to mitigate emissions are contributions that would be appreciated in this Special Issue.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

1. Multidisciplinary design optimization;
2. Hybrid-electric aircraft;
3. Hydrogen-based aircraft;
4. Future perspectives of the air transportation sector;
5. Conceptualization and design of novel, low-impact air transport solutions;
6. Experimental validation of innovative technologies;
7. Climate impact mitigation proposals for air transportation;
8. Technology- and/or policy-related actions to mitigate the climate impact of air transportation.

Dr. Giuseppe Palaia
Dr. Karim Abu Salem
Dr. Mario Rosario Chiarelli
Guest Editors

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• multidisciplinary optimization
• climate neutrality
• hybrid-electric powertrain
• hydrogen-based powertrain
• sustainable aviation