tag:kinderman.net,2005:/tag/environmentkinderman.net : Tag environment, everything about environmentcode code code2007-09-22T08:43:49-07:00Typotag:kinderman.net,2005:Article/72006-04-22T14:38:00-07:002007-09-22T08:43:49-07:00ryanGreenhouse Gas Emissions Data<p>
I've been gathering information for a software project that involves calculating greenhouse emissions. I'm pausing on this project for the time being to work on something else, but since it took me a while to gather useful information, I thought that I'd share what I've found so far, in case others are interested, and to help me remember where I left off when I get back to it.
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<li><a href="http://www.ecotourism.org/onlineLib/Uploaded/Understanding%20the%20calculation%20of%20Airplanes%20emissions.pdf">EcoTourism.org - Understanding the Calculation of Airplane Emissions</a> - Great write-up on existing programs that calculate emissions estimates and even the cost of offsetting those emissions (PDF).</li>
<li><a href="http://www.atmosfair.de/">AtmosFair.de Online Emissions Calculator</a> - Allows people to calculate their flight emissions, and even send in money to cover the cost of offsetting the environmental impact they made for a flight.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?categoryid=702&pagetype=90">ICAO Aircraft Engine Emissions Databank</a> - Downloadable data on aircraft engine emissions. Can possibly be combined with flight performance data, Breugot Range equation, et cetera for specific aircraft models to determine actual fuel consumption.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.fueleconomy.gov/">FuelEconomy.gov</a> - Downloadable data on automobile MPG ratings and such.</li>
<li><a href="http://virtualskies.arc.nasa.gov/main/maeronautics.html">NASA Virtual Skies Aeronautics Module</a> - Good background information on aircraft and flight, including some useful aeronautical calculations. Geared towards grade school students, but useful to a newbie like me.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.mst.dk/publica/projects/2001/09010000_.htm">Denmark / Improved Overview of Aircraft Pollution and Fuel Consumption</a> - Talks about how Denmark computes air pollution in accordance with international guidelines.</li>
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