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5,883 papers · NASA NTRS, NTSB, FAA CAMI
NASA NTRS · 1,269 NTSB Safety Studies · 12 NTSB Aircraft Accident Reports · 17 Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons · 1,993
1,269 matches · NASA NTRS
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Effects of thrust reversing in ground proximity
The changes in stability and control characteristics encountered by a thrust reversing aircraft during its final approach, landing, and ground roll are described.
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Effects of ground proximity on a low aspect ratio propulsive wing/canard configuration
The effect of near proximity to the ground are investigated on a low aspect ratio propulsive wing/canard concept at STOL conditions. Data were obtained on a wing/body and wing/body/canard configuration at various heights…
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Other
The convertible engine: A dual-mode propulsion system
A variable inlet guide vane (VIGV) convertible engine that could be used to power future high-speed rotorcraft was tested on an outdoor stand.
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Emergency medical services
When NASA was established in 1958, it was known that space flight would require efforts beyond those of NASA to ensure the health and safety of our astronauts. On 10 Aug.
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Optimal nonlinear estimation for aircraft flight control in wind shear
The most recent results in an ongoing research effort at Princeton in the area of flight dynamics in wind shear are described. The first undertaking in this project was a trajectory optimization study.
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Wind shear related research at Princeton University
The topics addressed are: (1) real-time decision aiding-aircraft guidance for wind shear avoidance; (2) reducing the thrust-manual recovery strategies; and (3) dynamic behaviour of and aircraft encountering a single axis…
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Case history of FAA/SRI wind shear models
In order to understand the development of the FAA/SRI wind fields, it is important to understand the operating philosophy of the FAA's Wind Shear Program Office.
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Air/ground wind shear information integration: Flight test results
An element of the NASA/FAA wind shear program is the integration of ground-based microburst information on the flight deck, to support airborne wind shear alerting and microburst avoidance.
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Wind shear procedures and the instrumentation
The effect of pitch rate on abort landing caused by wind shear encounters is discussed. Optimal trajectories, airspeed, and wind shear warning systems are briefly discussed.
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Experimental evaluation of candidate graphical microburst alert displays
The topics addressed are: (1) experimental evaluation of candidate graphical microburst displays; (2) microburst detection and alerting; (3) previous part-task simulator experiment-comparison of presentation modes; (4) p…
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Model comparison of July 7, 1990 microburst
Model comparison of July 7, 1990 microburst is presented in the form of view-graphs. The following topics are covered: 7 July 1990 Orlando, FL simulations; model input sounding for 7 July 1990 Orlando case; 7 July 1990 O…
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Summer 1988 TDWR microburst analysis
The Terminal Doppler Weather Radar (TDWR) testbed system was operated during the months of July to August 1988 in a live operational demonstration providing microburst (and related weather hazard) protection to the Stapl…
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Vertical wind estimation from horizontal wind measurements
This presentation begins with a brief description of the downdraft measurement problem for airborne Doppler based systems and the importance of the downdraft in assessing the hazard posed by a microburst wind shear.
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Flight experience with windshear detection
Windshear alerts resulting from the Honeywell Windshear Detection and Guidance System are presented based on data from approximately 248,000 revenue flights at Piedmont Airlines.
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Windshear detection effect of static air temperature bias
Data in vugraph form is given on vertical winds, atmospheric temperature bias output and simulation with and without temperature bias. A block diagram of a windshear detection algorithm is given.
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Crew workload strategies in advanced cockpits
Many methods of measuring and predicting operator workload have been developed that provide useful information in the design, evaluation, and operation of complex systems and which aid in developing models of human atten…
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Predicting operator workload during system design
A workload prediction methodology was developed in response to the need to measure workloads associated with operation of advanced aircraft.
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Human factors of the high technology cockpit
The rapid advance of cockpit automation in the last decade has outstripped the ability of the human factors profession to understand the changes in human functions required.
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Advanced automated glass cockpit certification: Being wary of human factors
This paper presents some facets of the French experience with human factors in the process of certification of advanced automated cockpits.
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
The telerobot workstation testbed for the shuttle aft flight deck: A project plan for integrating human factors into system design
The human factors design process in developing a shuttle orbiter aft flight deck workstation testbed is described. In developing an operator workstation to control various laboratory telerobots, strong elements of human …
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Cockpit resource management training
The 6th General Flight Crew Training Meeting held in Montreal in May, 1984 was for most IATA member airlines the first time they had been exposed to what was then a relatively new aspect of flight crew training-resource …
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Cockpit Resource Management (CRM) training in the 1550th combat crew training wing
The training program the 1550th Combat Crew Training Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, implemented in September 1985 is discussed.
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
The ESIS query environment pilot project
The European Space Information System (ESIS) was originally conceived to provide the European space science community with simple and efficient access to space data archives, facilities with which to examine and analyze …
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Life prediction technologies for aeronautical propulsion systems
Fatigue and fracture problems continue to occur in aeronautical gas turbine engines. Components whose useful life is limited by these failure modes include turbine hot-section blades, vanes and disks.
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Life prediction technologies for aeronautical propulsion systems
Fatigue and fracture problems continue to occur in aeronautical gas turbine engines. Components whose useful life is limited by these failure modes include turbine hot-section blades, vanes, and disks.
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Space station momentum management
Gravity gradient stabilization is planned for the space station. Torques arise from air-drag since the center of pressure is not the same as the center of mass of the satellite.
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Proceedings
Transfer of training and simulator qualification or myth and folklore in helicopter simulation
Transfer of training studies at Fort Rucker using the backward-transfer paradigm have shown that existing flight simulators are not entirely adequate for meeting training requirements.
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
The development and implementation of cockpit resource management in UAL recurrent training
Line Oriented Flight Training (LOFT) for United Airlines started in 1976. At that time it was basically no more than a line-simulated training function conducted in a full-mission simulator with no attention or stress on…
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Proceedings
Current training: Where are we?
Petroleum Helicopters, Inc. maintains a staff of 750 helicopter pilots. The initial, transition, upgrade, and recurrent training for these pilots requires a significant financial outlay.
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Training evaluation final report
In the area of management training, 'evaluation' refers both to the specific evaluation instrument used to determine whether a training effort was considered effective, and to the procedures followed to evaluate specific…
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
A systematic approach to training: A training needs assessment
In an effort to determine the gap between the actual performance and the necessary performance of employees for the effective and efficient accomplishment of an organization's mission and goals, an organization-wide Trai…
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
A systems approach to computer-based training
This paper describes the hardware and software systems approach used in the Automated Recertification Training System (ARTS), a Phase 2 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) project for NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC…
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
The display of spatial information and visually guided behavior
The basic informational elements of spatial orientation are attitude and position within a coordinate system. The problem that faces aeronautical designers is that a pilot must deal with several coordinate systems, somet…
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
User type certification for advanced flight control systems
Advanced avionics through flight management systems (FMS) coupled with autopilots can now precisely control aircraft from takeoff to landing.
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Certification of training
Training has been around as an informal process for countless years. Most higher order animals require some level of training in hunting, social skills, or other survival related skills to continue their existence beyond…
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
The Canadian Ozone Watch and UV-B advisory programs
The Ozone Watch, initiated in March, 1992, is a weekly bulletin describing the state of the ozone layer over Canada. The UV-B advisory program, which started in May, 1992, produces daily forecasts of clear-sky UV-B radia…
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Thermodynamic and fluid mechanic analysis of rapid pressurization in a dead-end tube
Three models have been applied to very rapid compression of oxygen in a dead-ended tube. Pressures as high as 41 MPa (6000 psi) leading to peak temperatures of 1400 K are predicted.
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Passive MMW camera for low visibility landings
A passive, millimeter wave imaging sensor for aircraft landing in low or poor visibility conditions is described. The sensor can be incorporated in a camera for future enhanced/synthetic vision systems.
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Other
Helicopter human factors research
Helicopter flight is among the most demanding of all human-machine integrations. The inherent manual control complexities of rotorcraft are made even more challenging by the small margin for error created in certain oper…
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Are windshear training aid recommendations appropriate for other than large jet transports? Pilot procedures: Shear models
Information is given in vugraph form on pilot procedures in windshear, typical winds in a downburst, a downburst encounter at takeoff by a large jet transport and a light turboprop twin, and a comparison of pitch algorit…
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Proceedings
Simulators for corporate pilot training and evaluation
Corporate aviation relies heavily on simulation to meet training and evaluation requirements. It appreciates the savings in fuel, money, noise, and time, and the added safety it provides.
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Cockpit Resource Management (CRM) for FAR Parts 91 and 135 operators
The why, what, and how of CRM at Flight Safety International (FSI)--that is, the philosophy behind the program, the content of the program, and some insight regarding how it delivers that to the pilot is presented.
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Impact damage in composite laminates
Damage tolerance requirements have become an important consideration in the design and fabrication of composite structural components for modern aircraft.
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Building an experience factory for maintenance
This paper reports the preliminary results of a study of the software maintenance process in the Flight Dynamics Division (FDD) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration/Goddard Space Flight Center (NASA/GSFC)…
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper
Windshear certification data base for forward-look detection systems
Described is an introduction to a comprehensive database that is to be used for certification testing of airborne forward-look windshear detection systems.
- NASA NTRS 2013 LaRC Conference Paper
Revision of certification standards for aviation maintenance personnel
Part 65, Subparts D and E, of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) identify the certification requirements for aviation mechanics and aviation repairmen.
- NASA NTRS 2013 LaRC Conference Paper
Federal Aviation Administration aging aircraft nondestructive inspection research plan
This paper highlights the accomplishments and plans of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the development of improved nondestructive evaluation (NDE) equipment, procedures, and training.
- NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Other
ASTRONAUT TRAINING
Astronaut training for mercury project
- NASA NTRS 2013 GSFC Conference Paper
US Coast Guard GPS Information Center (GPSIC) and its function within the Civil GPS Service (CGS)
The Global Positioning System Information Center (GPSIC) was created to provide civil users of the Global Positioning System with timely system status and other GPS satellite information.
- NASA NTRS 2013 LaRC Conference Paper
Structural integrity of future aging airplanes
A multitude of design considerations is involved in ensuring the structural integrity of Boeing jet transports that have common design concepts validated by extensive analyses, tests, and three decades of service.