Contrail Avoidance - A Data-Driven Approach to Reducing Aviation'sClimate Impact

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Join us for a one-hour webinar exploring the groundbreaking application of data science and AI in

mitigating the climate impact of aviation, specifically focusing on contrail avoidance. Contrails,

the line-shaped clouds formed by aircraft, have a significant warming effect on the atmosphere,

contributing substantially to aviation's overall climate footprint.

In this webinar, we will delve into the science behind contrails, their impact on the climate, and

how data-driven approaches are revolutionizing the way we manage airspace to minimize this impact.

We will discuss:

The Climate Impact of Contrails: Understand the science behind contrail formation and their

contribution to global warming.

Data-Driven Contrail Avoidance: Learn how AI and machine learning are used to predict contrail

formation and enable pilots to make slight adjustments to their flight paths, avoiding

contrail-forming zones.

Real-World Case Studies: Explore successful trials conducted with major airlines, demonstrating the

feasibility and effectiveness of contrail avoidance in reducing aviation's climate impact.

The Future of Sustainable Aviation: Discover how data-driven solutions are shaping the future of

sustainable aviation and contributing to broader climate mitigation efforts.

This webinar is designed for aviation professionals, environmental specialists, researchers, and

anyone interested in the intersection of data science, technology, and climate change mitigation.

Join us to explore how data-driven contrail avoidance is paving the way for a more sustainable

future for aviation.

Speakers:

Anuraag Kh, Google Research, Climate AI Partnerships Lead

Gene Hayman, Stratify Aerospace, President and CEO
Julie Marks, FAA