dc.rights.license | CC-BY-NC-ND | |
dc.contributor.advisor | Krijgsheld, Pauline | |
dc.contributor.author | Paddon, Edward | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2022-01-31T00:00:30Z | |
dc.date.available | 2022-01-31T00:00:30Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2022 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://studenttheses.uu.nl/handle/20.500.12932/442 | |
dc.description.abstract | Aviation causes emissions which will grow as the industry grows. No single technological, operational
or regulatory approach has a significant enough impact to reduce the emissions of aviation.
Technical difficulties and long vehicle life span prevent next generation technologies significantly
reducing radiative forcing by 2030 and limit the ability their ability to reduce radiative forcing by
2050. Operational policies will save emissions where it is economically sound to do so but are only
capable of marginal efficiencies. Market regulation may reduce flight but mostly in those who rarely
fly, creating further inequality in emissions sources. Carbon offsetting is unlikely to be performed at
a scale to significantly reduce emissions and may be ineffective due to externalities.
If current low carbon strategies, like SAF, are used at a much more ambitious scale aviation
emissions will be reduced. This could allow fewer emissions from the aviation sector until next
generation technologies take over. This could be encouraged by a more effective cap and trade
system like the EU ETS. Ultimately aviation is a very high energy sector which has become a norm
within some groups. A reduction in demand in these groups may be just as important as any
technological, operational or policy measure to reach a world that does not exceed +1.5°C. | |
dc.description.sponsorship | Utrecht University | |
dc.language.iso | EN | |
dc.subject | This literature review will explore the mechanisms used in the aviation industry in an effort to
increase its sustainability. This includes technological, operational and legislative mechanisms. | |
dc.title | Sustainability developments in Aviation. | |
dc.type.content | Master Thesis | |
dc.rights.accessrights | Open Access | |
dc.subject.keywords | Aviation; Sustainability; SAF; Technology; Operations; Regulation; Climate Change | |
dc.subject.courseuu | Bio Inspired Innovation | |
dc.thesis.id | 1268 | |