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Thematic challenges workshops

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In July 2023, Engage 2 launched its first thematic challenge, which concluded with resounding success at the end of October. The initiative garnered significant attention, with a total of 21 submissions received from experts and enthusiasts alike.

The Thematic Challenges serve a dual purpose. Firstly, they present an opportunity to delve into areas not fully covered by existing programs, thereby broadening the scope of research within the ATM community. Secondly, they play a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of upcoming Engage 2 initiatives, including the highly anticipated calls for PhDs and Catalyst funding Projects.

The challenges, selected by the Engage 2 Awards Board, have been clustered into four main challenges:

N1

Climate impact analysis and mitigation for ATM-related non CO2-emissions

It explores subjects related to environmentally sustainable flight paths and traffic management strategies.

It focuses on:

  • Contrails and other non CO2-emissions
  • Observation, data collection, modelling
  • Metrics and assessment methods harmonization
  • Determining uncertainty for aviation non-CO2 impacts 
  • Incentives to greener ATM and model multimodal solution impacts
  • Business Models/Policy/Regulation
N2

Passenger-centric digital airport

The subject revolves around the data-centric airport, analyzing passenger dynamics and movements within airport premises, and the implementation of virtual queuing systems.

It focuses on:

  • Multimodality
  • Smart DSTs based on data, digitalization and automation (air and landside)
  • Virtual queueing to include operational considerations and business constraints
  • Integration of strategic and tactical planning (airport but also ATM)
  • Human-systems integration in the era of AI
N2

Disruptive ATM system modernization

The theme involves a radical reconsideration of ATM architecture, with a deliberate avoidance of concerns related to evolution, change management, or transition.

It focuses on:

  • “As a service” architecture
  • Business Models/Policy/Regulation
  • Quantum Computing as part of the digital ATM system
  • Data sensitivity
  • Human-systems integration in the era of AI
  • (Cyber-)Security
N2

Integration of new entrants

This subject encompasses airspace categorization, flight strategizing, conflict resolution, and considerations related to business models, incentives, and regulations.

It focuses on:

  • UFR mission description
  • New aircraft types and propulsion systems
  • Intermodal modes of transportation (for passengers as well as for cargo)
  • Business Models/Policy/Regulation
  • Integration of vertiports or other means of passenger/cargo loading places in the overall traffic system
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