Exploring the Role of Industrial Hemp in Sustainable Aviation

Satyam Chauhan, Cristiano Zazzara

Abstract: The aviation industry faces increasing pressure to mitigate its environmental impact while maintaining operational efficiency. Industrial hemp, a versatile and sustainable crop, offers transformative potential across multiple facets of aviation: sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), carbon-neutral manufacturing materials, and carbon offset programs. Hemp?s ability to grow rapidly, its high yield of usable biomass, and its adaptability to marginal lands make it an excellent candidate for reducing aviation's carbon footprint. This paper explores the technical specifications, economic feasibility, and environmental implications of incorporating industrial hemp into aviation, presenting a comprehensive case for its adoption.

Keywords: Adaptive sampling, Blockchain in MRV, Carbon credits, Carbon sequestration, Cloud computing, Circular economy models Distributed processing, Hemp cultivation, Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)