Last updated: 26.03.2024

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Manatu Mo Te Taiao, translated as the "Ministry for the Environment" in the Māori language, represents a commitment to intertwining indigenous knowledge with modern scientific practices. When applied to the helicopter sector, the methodology from Manatu Mo Te Taiao takes a unique approach. Instead of solely focusing on direct emissions and fuel efficiency, it embeds cultural and environmental reverence into its calculations. The methodology emphasizes the broader ecological implications of helicopter operations, such as noise pollution affecting local fauna and potential disturbances to sacred sites, alongside the conventional CO2 emission calculations.

This holistic perspective on carbon and environmental impact calculations represents a fusion of Māori traditions and modern sustainability principles. In doing so, Manatu Mo Te Taiao promotes not just eco-friendly but also culturally sensitive aviation practices. Helicopter operators guided by this methodology are encouraged to reduce their carbon footprints and are also made aware of the wider ecological and cultural implications of their operations.

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Equation

co2e_in_g = time_in_hours * co2e_in_g_per_hour
co2_in_g = time_in_hours * co2_in_g_per_hour

Factors considered by methodology:

• Time
• Model type

API request

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  "items": [
    {
      "type": "helicopter",
      "methodology": "MANATU-MO-TE-TAIAO",
      "external_reference": "string",
      "time_in_hours": 1.2,
      "model_type": "robinson_r44"
    }
  ]
}

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