DLR - Development of a modular dashboard for route optimization in Spaceliner hypersonic transport

This work presents the development of a modular tool in the form of an interactive dashboard for the analysis and comparison of long-haul transport routes using both conventional aviation and hypersonic transport, specifically the SpaceLiner concept developed by the German Aerospace Center (DLR). Th...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor: Hernández Guijarro, Xavier
Tipo de recurso: tesis de maestría
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Repositorio:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/448904
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2117/448904
Access Level:acceso embargado
Palabra clave:Trajectory optimization
High-speed aeronautics
Dashboards (Management information systems)
Optimització de la trajectòria
Aeronàutica d'alta velocitat
Dashboards (Gestió de sistemes d'informació)
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Aeronàutica i espai::Navegació aèria
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Matemàtiques i estadística::Investigació operativa::Optimització
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Sumario:This work presents the development of a modular tool in the form of an interactive dashboard for the analysis and comparison of long-haul transport routes using both conventional aviation and hypersonic transport, specifically the SpaceLiner concept developed by the German Aerospace Center (DLR). The main objective is to assess the viability of this emerging mode of transport through the calculation of key indicators such as travel time, cost, and carbon dioxide emissions. The tool implements a hierarchical segment-based structure that reflects the typical configuration of long-distance flights and integrates public datasets, vehicle performance parameters, and optimization algorithms. Additionally, use cases are provided focusing on routes originating from London and Los Angeles, aiming to identify scenarios where the use of hypersonic transport could be justified. The validity of the results is evaluated through comparison with real flights data, and the source code is included to facilitate future development and improvement.