Title: Enhancing sustainability in aviation: AHP analysis and smart energy concept

Authors: Omar Alharasees; Utku Kale; Jozsef Rohacs; Daniel Rohacs

Addresses: Department of Aeronautics and Naval Architecture, Faculty of Transportation Engineering and Vehicle Engineering, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest, Hungary ' Department of Aeronautics and Naval Architecture, Faculty of Transportation Engineering and Vehicle Engineering, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest, Hungary ' Department of Aeronautics and Naval Architecture, Faculty of Transportation Engineering and Vehicle Engineering, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest, Hungary ' Department of Aeronautics and Naval Architecture, Faculty of Transportation Engineering and Vehicle Engineering, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest, Hungary

Abstract: Achieving sustainable energy integration in aviation facilities is critical amid rising energy consumption and environmental concerns. This study employs the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) to evaluate energy sources for airfield facilities, emphasising feasibility, sustainability, and practicality. The assessment encompasses solar, wind, water, geothermal, waste-to-energy, biomass, co-/tri-generation, and hydrogen technologies. A multidisciplinary 'smart energy map' for Hungary is introduced, aligning local sustainable energy potential with specific location attributes, energy demand profiles, and regulatory considerations. Real-world instances of solar energy integration at airfields underscore feasibility. This research aims to optimise energy use within airfield structures, enhancing efficiency, reducing emissions, and advancing sustainable aviation.

Keywords: sustainable energy; airfield; aerodrome; analytic hierarchy process; AHP; solar power.

DOI: 10.1504/IJGW.2024.138104

International Journal of Global Warming, 2024 Vol.33 No.1, pp.69 - 91

Received: 08 Aug 2023
Accepted: 12 Nov 2023
Published online: 29 Apr 2024 *

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