Research papers

Cluster & Disperse: a general air conflict resolution heuristic using unsupervised learning

We provide a general and malleable heuristic for the air conflict resolution problem. This heuristic is based on a new neighborhood structure for searching the solution space of trajectories and flight-levels.

Wave induced fracture of a sea ice analog

We study at the laboratory scale the rupture of thin floating sheets made of a brittle material under a wave-induced mechanical forcing.

Resonance of an object floating within a surface wavefield

We examine the interaction between floating cylindrical objects and surface waves in the gravity regime. Since the impact of resonance phenomena associated with floating bodies, particularly at laboratory scales, remains…

Physics-Constrained Generative Artificial Intelligence for Rapid Takeoff Trajectory Design

To aid urban air mobility (UAM), electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are being targeted. Conventional multidisciplinary analysis and optimization (MDAO) can be expensive, while surrogate-based optimiza…

A comparative study of uncertainty quantification methods in gust response analysis of a Lift-Plus-Cruise eVTOL aircraft wing

Wind gusts, being inherently stochastic, can significantly influence the safety and performance of aircraft. This study investigates a three-dimensional uncertainty quantification (UQ) problem to explore how uncertaintie…

A Queuing Theory Approach to Pilot-Controller Coordination for m:N Operations

In recent years, attention and interest by industry and researchers has grown in a control paradigm for remotely piloted aircraft termed “m:N operations.” In an m:N operation, a team of m remote pilots in command (RIPCs)…

Confidence-Based Buffer for Strategic Deconfliction with Probabilistic Operational Intent

This paper presents a methodology to expand the 95% confidence level of the elliptical geometry given by Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) operators planning to fly Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) to any confidence leve…

Enhancing Multirotor Drone Efficiency: Exploring Minimum Energy Consumption Rate of Forward Flight under Varying Payload

Multirotor unmanned aerial vehicle is a prevailing type of aircraft with wide real-world applications. Energy efficiency is a critical aspect of its performance, determining the range and duration of the missions that ca…

Joint Secrecy Rate Achieving and Authentication Enhancement via Tag-based Encoding in Chaotic UAV Communication Environment

Secure communication is crucial in many emerging systems enabled by unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) communication networks. To protect legitimate communication in a chaotic UAV environment, where both eavesdropping and jam…

An experimental comparison on the effectiveness of various levels of simulator fidelity on ab initio pilot training

Abstract Despite recent advances in technology use for education and training, the approach to pilot training over the past several decades has largely remained unchanged.

Applications of natural language processing in aviation safety: A review and qualitative analysis

This study explores using Natural Language Processing in aviation safety, focusing on machine learning algorithms to enhance safety measures.

Digital Twin-based SIM Communication and Flight Control for Advanced Air Mobility

Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing vehicles (eVTOLs) are driving Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) toward transforming urban transportation by extending travel from congested ground networks to low-altitude airspace.

Classification of Operational Records in Aviation Using Deep Learning Approaches

Ensuring safety in the aviation industry is critical, even minor anomalies can lead to severe consequences. This study evaluates the performance of four different models for DP (deep learning), including Bidirectional Lo…

Empowering Precision Forecasting: Self-Supervised LSTM for Hourly Pressure and Temperature Prediction

The most important parts of any flight are landing and takeoff, and an aircraft's takeoff configuration must balance the regulated takeoff weight, runway length, and weather conditions to ensure a safe departure and arri…

Towards the Wearable Cardiorespiratory Sensors for Aerospace Applications

In safety-critical aviation operations, adaptive Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) rely on accurate physiological monitoring to mitigate cognitive overload.

The Emotional Landscape of Aviation Pilots: Analysis of Online Professional Forums Using Natural Language Processing

This study investigated burnout related to emotions in three categories of pilots: commercial passenger, commercial cargo, and military.

Analysis of Health Promoting Lifestyle and Associated Factors on Collegiate Aviation Pilots

A health-promoting lifestyle is an important determinant of physical and mental health status. Collegiate aviation pilots face unique challenges in balancing a healthy lifestyle with academic and physical demands.

A Systemic Analysis of Helicopter Instructional Accidents in the United States from 2010 to 2022

A high number of accidents during helicopter training in the United States (U.S.) highlights the need for research to investigate their causal and contributing factors.

Quantifying the Transfer Effectiveness of an Artificial Intelligence-Based Simulator Pre-Training Program for Student Pilots

Since the airline pilot shortage was initially studied in 2016, the pilot hiring model has been significantly impacted, with airlines hiring qualified pilots at unprecedented rates.

Retention Rate of the Human Performance Course in Flight Training

Pilots are obliged to accurately assess a situation that poses a risk to flight safety and take the necessary corrective action. The theoretical knowledge in flight training is essential to accomplish this.

Analysis of Public Acceptance of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Based on Air Travel Frequency

Urban Air Mobility (UAM) is an innovative air transportation system designed for efficient travel in urban and suburban areas, offering significant time saving compared to traditional ground transportation.

The Influence of Social Achievement Goals on Grit in Aviation Education

Aviation students have multiple ways of persisting and persevering in their aviation education, and they do not learn in a vacuum. Their social goals may help explain why some aviation students show more grit than others…

Editor's Note: Celebrating 35 Years of Scholarly Excellence

A letter from the editor, Dr. Dahai Liu, on the JAAER's 35th anniversary.

Identifying Individual Factors Which Impact Student Learning in a Desktop Flight Training Simulator

With expected global growth in air transport demand and forecasted shortage of pilots, there is a need for faster and cheaper flight training.

The State of UAS Operations at Airports, A Perspective from Airport Managers

As the number of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) operating in our National Airspace System (NAS) increases, so do UAS operations near or at an airport.

A Mathematical Model on the Temporal Dynamics of Aviation Competitive Pricing

This study investigates the competitive dynamics of airport pricing using U.S. airport data to validate the findings. It employs linear and nonlinear ordinary differential equation models to analyze the influence of comp…

Political Turbulence and Aviation Safety: A Cross-National Analysis of Political Stability's Effects on Aviation Accidents

To what extent does political stability affect aviation safety? This research aims to link domestic political conditions and public safety through the consideration of aviation accident frequency.

The Impact of Socialization on Student Intention to Persist and Flight Training Outcomes

The aim of this quantitative study was to investigate the relationship between the socialization of student pilots within aviation-training organizations, student intention to persist, and training outcomes as demonstrat…

What is it like to be a Female Pilot in the United States Air Force: A Gender Diversity Study

This research investigates the gender-based disparities faced by female pilots in the United States Air Force (USAF), providing a comprehensive analysis of their experiences compared to their male counterparts.

Generalizing Classification of Pilot Workload: Transfer Learning versus a JEPA-Inspired Transformer Architecture

Within the context of learning, there poses difficulty when objectively measuring human performance. In this work, we investigate the evaluation of human performance via its relation to the individual's mental capacity b…

Evaluating the Reporting and Safety Culture of an Airline According to Patankar and Sabin's Safety Culture Pyramid

As a result of the literature review, it is seen that the safety management system in airline businesses is mostly evaluated with Reason's just culture model.

The Role of Cognitive Flexibility and Psychological Resilience in Enhancing Operational Performance Among Air Traffic Controllers

The aim of the study was to examine the effect of cognitive flexibility on psychological resilience among air traffic controllers (ATCOs).

Bibliometric Analysis with R Biblioshiny on Safety Behavior in Aviation

Safety behaviors in aviation are not limited to technical knowledge and skills in ensuring the safety of flight operations, but also include the attitudes, decision-making processes and collaborations of individuals and …

Assessing the English Language Needs of Student Pilots: A Comprehensive Analysis for Effective Aviation English Training

This research aims to identify the English language material needs for pilot students at the Indonesian Civil Aviation Polytechnic in order to improve communication skills that are essential for flight safety and operati…

sUAS Agricultural Aerial Application Operational Field Test

One of the most promising uses of aerial applications by a sUAS is on small farms where traditional crewed aerial applicators were not practical due to the limited size of the operations.

Aircraft Turnaround Bottlenecks: Addressing Ground Handling Delays for Operational Excellence

Ground handling delays at major airports pose significant challenges, impacting operational efficiency, airline schedules, and passenger satisfaction.

Integrated QFD-TRIZ Optimization Method for Satellite Solar Array Design in Cost-Sensitive Environment

With the rapid evolution of commercial space markets in the new space era, satellite design philosophy is transitioning from "performance supremacy" toward "cost-effectiveness priority." This research concentrates on sol…

Design, Implementation, and Testing of Spatial Disorientation Scenarios in a Modified Hexapod Motion Simulator

Abstract Investigations into aviation accidents aim to identify root causes and enhance safety. Despite advancements in safety measures, technology, and education, general aviation accident rates remain stable, with loss…

Consumer Preferences and Willingness to Pay for Vertiport Design, Amenities, and Services

The rise of urban air mobility (UAM) and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft necessitates the development of well-designed vertiports that align with consumer expectations.

Mitigating Information Overload in Aviation Safety: AI-Driven Hierarchical Tagging and Summarization of NOTAM for Pre-flight Information Bulletin

To address the challenges of aviation safety information overload in Pre-flight Information Bulletin (PIB) systems, this study proposes an intelligent classification framework (ERNIE-DPCNN) that integrates knowledge-enha…

Innovative Bird Strike Mitigation Strategies: Integrating Drones and Cutting-Edge Technologies to Enhance Airport Safety

Notwithstanding significant efforts to reduce the risk of bird strikes at and around airports, as well as advancements in technology, aviation safety continues to be threatened by this hazard.

The Reasons for the Silence of First Officers: A Qualitative Study

This study explores the reasons why first officers choose to remain silent in the cockpit or refrain from reporting errors after a flight.

Airline Quality Rating 2024 & 2025

The Airline Quality Rating Report is a product of academic research from the previous co-authors Dr. Dean Headley and Dr. Brent Bowen. The research originated at the W.

Aerial-Terrestrial Heterogeneous Networks for Urban Air Mobility: A Performance Analysis

Urban air mobility (UAM) is increasingly capturing the attention of researchers and industry experts, as it holds the promise of providing faster and more economical solutions for urban commuting.

Advances in UAV Avionics Systems Architecture, Classification and Integration: A Comprehensive Review and Future Perspectives

Avionics systems of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) or drone are the critical electronic components found onboard that regulate, navigate, and control UAV travel while ensuring public safety.

Optimal Mission Profile for Low-Boom Supersonic Aircraft

An optimal mission profile, called the low-boom mission profile, is proposed for low-boom supersonic aircraft. The low-boom mission profile uses a fixed AoA for the cruise segment until reaching the cruise ceiling.

Droplet Nucleation In a Rapid Expansion Aerosol Chamber

We present a new experimental facility to investigate the nucleation and growth of liquid droplets and ice particles under controlled conditions and characterize processes relevant to cloud microphysics: the rapid expans…

An Experimental Study of Passive UAV Tracking with Digital Arrays and Cellular Downlink Signals

Given the prospects of the low-altitude economy (LAE) and the popularity of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), there are increasing demands on monitoring flying objects at low altitude in wide urban areas.

CAST-Eval: A Domain-Specific Benchmark for Large Language Models in Civil Aviation Safety

In this paper, we present CAST-Eval, a novel, comprehensive and domain-specific benchmark designed to assess the knowledge and reasoning capabilities of large language models (LLMs) in the civil aviation domain.

Probabilistic Mission Design for Neuro-Symbolic Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is a growing field that demands accurate and trustworthy models of legal concepts and restrictions for navigating Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).