Research papers

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.

Industry Panel - Synergy in Action: Aviation Mental Health Initiatives in Government, Industry, & Academia

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Susan E. Northrup, Federal Air Surgeon, Federal Aviation Administration

Lunch

Breaking the Stigma: A Community Conversation

In this session, participants will debrief the morning industry panel. Join us for open conversation and networking with other conference participants.

Industry Panel - Breaking the Stigma: Fostering Mental Health Care in Aviation

Breakfast & Aviation Mental Health Poster Session

Registration & Check In

Break Station

Reception & Advanced Air Mobility Poster Session

Industry Panel - Training the Way to AAM

Keynote Speaker: Billy Nolen

Lunch

Discussion: Public Perceptions of AAM

Drs. Scott Winter and Sean Crouse have investigated consumer perceptions towards autonomous aviation systems for ten years. In this session, they will lead an interactive discussion with audience members on the key facto…

Industry Panel - Integrating AAM into a Multimodal System

Welcome & Keynote Speaker

Break Station

Registration & Check In

Stress, Anxiety, and Depression in Aerospace Students

This study investigates and compares the levels of stress, anxiety, and depression among a sample of 574 undergraduate students in the Aerospace Professional Pilot concentration, Aerospace majors in concentrations other …

Enhancing the Glide Performance of Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft

Information pertaining to an airplane’s engine-out glide performance is required by federal regulation to be included in the pilots operating handbook (POH).

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…

Gender Diversity In Aviation: What Is It Like To Be In The Female Minority?

This qualitative phenomenological study sought to explain what it is like to be a gender minority in the aviation industry to bring awareness of the personal experiences lived by women in aviation to identify if the expe…

Exploring Academic Distress, General Anxiety, and Depression among Underrepresented Minority Aviation and Aerospace College Students

Although not a new subject, mental health within the aviation industry has been an emerging concern in recent years. In the dynamic realm of higher education, the mental well-being of students is a critical concern.

Relational Energy’s Role in Leadership Development for Airline Executives

Relational energy — the dynamism of emotional and psychological exchanges in interactions — is an overlooked element in leadership development.

Benefits associated with improving fatigue regulations for cargo pilots

This study investigated the potential business benefits of improving fatigue regulations for cargo pilots in Brazil. The research objectives were to compare fatigue levels between cargo and passenger operations, identify…

Operational feasibility and mobility outcome from eVTOL based on existing air infrastructure

This study aimed to assess the operational feasibility and air mobility outcomes of introducing Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) vehicles in São Paulo City and the surrounding metropolitan area, utilizing t…

Optimization of a Customized Leadership Development Program Upskilling English Language Fluency in Brazil Aviation Leaders

Objective: The present study explored how a customized leadership development program (LDP) with coursework taught in English to non-native English speakers could optimize English language fluency in Brazil airline leade…

A Double Taboo? An Exploratory Study of Mental Health Perceptions amongst Black Aerospace Professionals

This exploratory study delves into the often-overlooked realm of mental health perceptions among Black aerospace professionals, shedding light on a double taboo within a historically stigmatized industry and community.

Decision-Making in the Air Traffic Control Domain: Mitigating Workload and Stress

The United States National Airspace System is a busy, complex and dynamic environment in which air traffic controllers are responsible for the safe, orderly and expeditious movement of aircraft.

Shaping the Sky Navigating the Future of Urban Air Mobility through Innovative Regulation

This poster presents an in-depth analysis of the evolving regulatory landscape in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), a field poised to revolutionize urban transportation.

Hazardous Attitudes: A study identifying mental healthcare avoidance behaviors and attitudes in a collegiate aviation student population

Mental health is a topic that has rapidly gained traction in the aerospace education community, specifically in collegiate aviation programs.

Green Skies Over Akron: “Revolutionizing CAK with a $20M Sustainability Blueprint"

Our groundbreaking research at Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) proposes a transformative $20 million electrical master plan, designed to revolutionize the airport into a sustainable aviation hub and an Advanced Air Mobility (…

High Times, Higher Stakes: Mental Health Impacts in New Recreational Marijuana Legal Landscape

This presentation delves into the societal and mental health consequences arising from the increasing trend of legalizing recreational marijuana.

Going Airborne: Kent State's Pioneering Leap into Integrated Advanced Air Mobility

This proposal centers on the development of a Concept of Operations in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). Kent State University's College of Aeronautics and Engineering is poised to pioneer the integration of drones and electr…

A Comparative Study of eVTOL Inceptor Variations and Lessons Learned Through Human Factors Research

Electric vertical take-off and lift (eVTOLs) aircraft are dominating the future of Urban Air Mobility (UAM). These aircraft introduce the need for pilots to learn how to operate an aircraft that can both hover like a hel…

Barriers to Mental Health Seeking Among Army Aviation Personnel: A Preliminary Report

This research explores barriers to mental health seeking, self-reported symptoms, and perspectives on self-help mental-wellness options among U.S. Army Aviation Personnel.

Up in the Air: A Human Factors Approach to Enhancing eVTOL Passenger Experience

Although electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles are an emerging mode of transportation, current research indicates that the general public may be unwilling to ride in them due to unfamiliarity and uncert…

Integrated Propulsion and Control of Rotorcraft

RESEARCH OBJECTIVE OVERVIEW The Eagle Flight Research Center (EFRC) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) is investigating the handling qualities of failure modes of multi-rotors employing distributed electric p…

Reachability Analysis for Multi-Rotor UAM Vehicles Based on Force and Moment Envelopes

To date, there are hundreds of concepts for Urban Air Mobility (UAM) vehicles under development. Most of these vehicles are over-actuated, meaning there are more control effectors than there are forces and moments to be …

eVTOL/AAM RPM Controlled rotor design process and research

This study focuses on the identification and optimization of key aerodynamic features in rotor blades, crucial for RPM control. The central aim is to develop an iterative blade-element optimization model, designed to enh…

eVTOL Aircraft Pilot Training, Certification, and Integration in the NAS

eVTOL Aircraft Pilot Training, Certification, and Integration in the NAS Presented by Samantha Brown & Todd Lisak As we approach a transformative era in aviation, powered-lift aircraft, particularly electric Vertical Tak…

The Sky is Falling… Or is it?

There are two sides to the issue of societal acceptance of advanced/urban air mobility when it comes to mental health. One is that of the pilots’ mental health, and a topic for another day.

Shaping AAM Educational Methods: A Comparison of Traditional and Compressed Class Schedules in UAS Classes.

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is a paradigm shift in the versatility of the aviation industry. The obvious benefits of this platform will revolutionize a variety of aspects of the industry.

Airline Pilot Perceptions of Stress and Self-Reported Fatigue: A Cross-Sectional Study

In the air transportation sector, fatigue is a known problem influencing safety. Over the past two decades, fatigue mitigation has gained increased regulatory emphasis.