Project number: 102
Category: Alternative Fuels
The goal of the project is to conduct experimental and modeling work to (1) understand the physics of contrail formation using advanced laser and optical diagnostics, (2) investigate contrail formation for fuels with varying composition, including SAF, and (3) integrate test data with modeling teams and other flight-based tests. A major gap in research is the fundamental physics of contrail formation at the molecular level. This project will strive to bridge this gap. The project will be carried out in close collaboration with NASA and Sandia National Laboratory (Livermore), whose work will complement this project.