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Reducing Environmental Footprint through transformative Multi-scale Aviation Planning. Project funded by the European Union. Posts reflect partners’ views. Account managed by dissemination partner @futureneedseu.bsky.social.
How do drone weight & flight patterns affect how we hear them? 🚁🔊

A new #RefMap study finds heavier drones & take-off/landing phases produce rougher, more impulsive sounds—explaining higher annoyance levels.

Read more: doi.org/10.2514/6.20...
October 30, 2025 at 11:21 AM
🌍✈️ How can we plan climate-optimized aircraft trajectories despite uncertainty over non-CO₂ effects?

Contrails, NOx, soot, and water vapour can sometimes contribute as much or more to short-term warming than CO₂ itself. (1/3)
September 26, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Drone noise isn’t just about loudness — sharpness, tonality & fluctuations make it more annoying than cars or planes.

A recent review by RefMap researchers maps progress on measuring UAM noise & highlights key gaps, pointing the way toward more effective measurement and regulation.
September 11, 2025 at 9:28 AM
We ended Day 1 with networking opportunities 🤝 accompanied by beautiful rooftop views 🏛️. Thanks to everyone who brought their energy, expertise, and optimism.
#AviationTwinTransition
July 29, 2025 at 5:21 PM