Tools

This page presents analytical tools that can be used to assess aviation environmental performance, perform calculations, or analyse scenarios. In this catalogue, a “tool” typically allows the user to perform calculations, simulations, or scenario analyses based on specific inputs and assumptions.

Tools are typically used for:

• Scenario analysis and what-if assessments

• Environmental impact calculations

• Research and analytical studies



If you are looking for platforms that monitor and visualise environmental performance indicators, please refer to the Dashboards section.

Advanced Emission Model (AEM)

Suite for calculating aircraft engine emissions across 4D trajectories (LTO + CCD), supporting ~24 pollutants (CO₂, NOx, SOx, PM, HC, …). BADA and CAEP methodologies, CLI/GUI/API variants.

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ACROPOLE

AI‑based fuel flow & burn from radar/ADS‑B (QAR‑trained proxies; ICAO EDB/BFFM2 for emissions). Supports indicators (CDO/CCO) and ops inefficiency analysis.

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IMPACT & INTACT

Web platform for Noise, gaseous and particulate assessments (BADA4 TEM). ICAO/ECAC‑aligned. INTACT enables automated, near‑real‑time local impact maps and graphics.

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NEST

Network Strategic Tool for scenario‑based planning and airspace design via DDR datasets. Simulates trajectories, CAPA/ENV/Cost‑EFF impacts; AIRAC‑aligned updates.

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Open‑ALAQS

Airport Local Air Quality Studies: QGIS plugin for inventory & dispersion (AUSTAL), covering aircraft and non‑aircraft sources (roads, GSE). Public code, flexible source selection.

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R‑NEST

Research‑grade network simulation tool (CASA delay model, 3D HMI) for concept validation, scenario comparison and SESAR projects; very high performance.

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Small Emitters Tool (SET)

A simplified emissions estimation tool developed and maintained by EUROCONTROL to support compliance with the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS)

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