Research papers

A Quantitative Analysis of Seaplane Accidents from 1982-2021

This study aimed to assess and analyze all historical National Transportation Safety Board accident reports since 1982. For analysis, reports were bisected into seaplane (float, amphibian, and hull) and non-seaplane grou…

Addressing Empty Space Myopia to Enable Deep Space Travel with Extended Reality Auditory Biofeedback

Empty space myopia is a phenomenon that has been observed in pilots when flying in the open sky. Previous research has been conducted to develop training biofeedback devices to help pilot visual accommodation in empty sk…

Risk Management Practices in the Aviation Industry: Lessons Learned and Effective Tools… A Mixed Method Approach

This paper provides a data-driven approach to apply lessons learned from Project Risk Management in the aviation industry. This is accomplished by performing a qualitative analysis to inform a second-pass quantitative an…

Success of Achieving Student Learning Objectives: Compressed vs. Traditional Courses

Institutions of higher learning are offering varying course modalities to accommodate the changing needs of students. Notably, institutions of higher learning are offering an increasing number of compressed courses to me…

Exploring the Implementations of Hidden Disability Assistance Program in Australian Airports

A small but increasing number of airports have implemented a hidden disability assistance program (HDAP) and issued sunflower lanyards to allow airport staff to recognize their travelers who have a hidden disability (HD)…

The Value Addition of National Civil Aviation Policy Implementation to Airport Development in Nigeria: A Qualitative Assessment

Through “Top Down theory of Implementation,” the study assessed the extent to which the implementation of NCAP 2013 has enhanced infrastructural transformation of airports in Nigeria.

An Examination of Airlines Employees' Perceptions of Sustainability, Green Business Behaviors and Employees' Views on Corporate Reputation

Purpose: The increase in environmental pollution due to the depletion of natural resources has attracted the attention of society and businesses, and the importance of sustainability has increased.

The Intellectual Structure and the Future of Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) Research: A Bibliometric and A Scoping Review

With advancements in remote sensing technology and affordable design, uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, have become prevalent in civil and military applications, such as agriculture, public safety,…

Utilizing Cultural Dimensions Theory to Assess Singaporean Student Attitude Toward Online Course Assignments in an Aeronautical University

This research revealed Singaporean student perception regarding online learning content and assignments based on Hofstede’s Theory of Cultural Dimensions.

The Impact of Thunderstorms on Take-off Data in South Africa

Aviation and meteorology are entwined disciplines, as aviation occurs in the atmosphere. Prevailing weather conditions at take-off are of utmost importance to aviation.

Electronic on Planes: Security Measures and Avionics Disruption

Airlines have implemented various security measures to address the use of electronics on aircraft, focusing on telecommunication services, Bluetooth technology, and personal electronic devices (PEDs).

Non-Technical Skills Proficiency in Aviation Pilots: A Systematic Review

This systematic review aims to examine the role of non-technical competencies in pilot selection and flight operations, and explore the methods used for their assessment.

Passenger Preferences for Ultra Long Haul Flights vs. Connecting Flights: A Comparative Study between Asia and Europe

This study looks at passenger preferences in air travel, specifically ultra-long-haul and connecting flights, utilizing a comparative lens between Asia and Europe.

Exploring the atmospheric and weather conditions for hoar frost formation at OR Tambo International Airport: A case study of ground aircraft icing events for the period 2017-2023.

Ground aircraft icing has an adverse effect on the aerodynamic performance of aircrafts as well as the efficient operations of airlines and airports.

Fatigue Reporting in Hellenic Skies: Attitudes, Barriers and Insights from Military, Commercial and General Aviation Pilots

Fatigue has long been a concern in aviation, especially today, with the ever-increasing traffic volume, pilot shortage, and operations that often disrupt the body’s natural biological rhythms.

A Scale Development Study For Evaluating The Competency Perception of Air Traffic Controllers

Ensuring the competencies that influence the performance of air traffic controllers is a key priority for the aviation sector in terms of flight safety.

Risk Identification and Assessment in the Digital Transformation of Aerospace Enterprises: A Combined Qualitative and Quantitative Approach

With the rapid advancement of China's aerospace industry, aerospace enterprises are actively adopting next-generation digital intelligent technologies, facilitating a transition from traditional planned management to a c…

Delphi Panel for Establishing Land Use Compatibility Areas and Standards for Vertiports

This study aimed to determine land use compatibility guidelines for vertiports, which are locations where vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft operate.

Leveraging artificial intelligence to improve data configuration & accuracy in modern flight management systems

AI (Artificial intelligence) can automate the process of generating optimized flight routes using real-time data, such as AIRAC (Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control), significantly reducing the time needed fo…

Increasing Initial CFI Capacity Within Collegiate Flight Programs

According to the Government Accountability Office (2018), collegiate aviation schools face two primary challenges: flight instructor retention and the high cost of pilot training.

The impact of corporate social responsibility on airline reputation and passenger satisfaction and loyalty

Aviation is a driving force of economic and social progress but has negative externalities such as carbon emissions and noise. This paper investigates passenger perceptions of airline corporate social responsibility and …

Automatic detection of birds in images acquired with remotely piloted aircraft for managing wildlife strikes to civil aircraft

Wildlife strikes represent a significant threat to aviation safety and economics, as evidenced by notable incidents such as the emergency landing of US Airways Flight 1549 in 2009.

Performance PRISM: A Comprehensive Framework For Performance Measurement In Aircraft Maintenance

Aircraft maintenance is governed by rigorous safety requirements and high operational complexity, demanding robust performance measurement frameworks to ensure optimal maintenance practices.

Managing Uncertainty in the Airline Industry: The Interaction of Strategic Flexibility, Organizational Learning, and Dynamic Capabilities

The airline industry is one of the sectors characterized by being highly competitive, dynamic, and uncertain. In addition, the constantly renewed, growing structure and vulnerability to conjuncture of the sector usually …

A Review on Airspace Design and Risk Assessment for Urban Air Mobility

The increasing deterioration of urban traffic congestion has led to the emergence of Urban Air Mobility (UAM). UAM seeks to reduce congestion by offering flexible and efficient aerial transportation using electric vertic…

Synthetic Data-Integrated Li-Ion Battery Modeling for eVTOL Energy Systems

Lithium-ion batteries play a crucial role in present-day energy storage systems, necessitating the development of precise prediction models to improve their performance and ensure safety.

On a Collision Course: Unveiling Wireless Attacks to the Aircraft Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS)

The first working RF attacks on TCAS are introduced, demonstrating how to take full control over the collision avoidance displays and create so-called Resolution Advisories of arbitrary aircraft on a collision course and…

5G-Based Synchronous Network for Air Traffic Monitoring in Urban Air Mobility

In the next decade, Urban Air Mobility (UAM) is expected to become a global reality. Its success hinges on the realization of infrastructures for air traffic control and management (ATM) to guarantee security and safety …

Intelligent Spectrum and Airspace Resource Management for Urban Air Mobility Using Deep Reinforcement Learning

In an era dominated by a surge in air travel and heightened reliance on efficient communication systems, there’s a critical need to smartly allocate frequency resources for aviation communications to efficiently manage a…

Noise-Aware and Equitable Urban Air Traffic Management: An Optimization Approach

Urban air mobility (UAM), a transformative concept for the transport of passengers and cargo, faces several integration challenges in complex urban environments.

Can Pre-Flight Subjective Sleepiness Predict the Use of Controlled Rest on the Flight Deck?

Pilot sleepiness in flight continues to be an issue in aviation due to irregular and extended working hours. In some regions of the world, pilots are allowed to use an in-flight countermeasure called controlled rest, whi…

Safe Architecture Design of Flight Control System for eVTOL

Advanced flight control system, aviation battery and motor technologies are driving the rapid development of eVTOL to offer possibilities for Urban Air Mobility.

Control Barrier Function Based UAV Safety Controller in Autonomous Airborne Tracking and Following Systems

Safe operations of UAVs are of paramount importance for various mission-critical and safety-critical UAV applications. In context of airborne target tracking and following, UAVs need to track a flying target avoiding col…

Observing Ocean Ecosystem Responses to Volcanic Ash

Volcanic eruptions can be catastrophic events, particularly when they occur in inhabited coastal environments. They also play important roles in climate and biogeochemical cycles, including through nutrient deposition in…

Radar detection of wake vortex behind the aircraft: the detection range problem

In this study, we showcased the detection of the wake vortex produced by a medium aircraft at distances exceeding 10 km using an X-band pulse-Doppler radar.

UAV Trajectory Tracking via RNN-enhanced IMM-KF with ADS-B Data

With the increasing use of autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), it is critical to ensure that they are continuously tracked and controlled, especially when UAVs operate beyond the communication range of ground sta…

CSI Measurements and Initial Results for Massive MIMO to UAV Communication

Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) has been envisioned as a key component of the sixth-generation (6G) mobile communication system. Meanwhile, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) play an important role in enabling and deploying N…

Hybrid Aerodynamics-Based Model Predictive Control for a Tail-Sitter UAV

It is challenging to model and control a tail-sitter unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) because its blended wing body generates complicated nonlinear aerodynamic effects, such as wing lift, fuselage drag, and propeller-wing i…

Deep Reinforcement Learning Based Placement for Integrated Access Backhauling in UAV-Assisted Wireless Networks

The advent of fifth generation (5G) networks has opened new avenues for enhancing connectivity, particularly in challenging environments like remote areas or disaster-struck regions.

Goal-oriented Semantic Communications for Robotic Waypoint Transmission: The Value and Age of Information Approach

The ultra-reliable and low-latency communication (URLLC) service of the fifth-generation (5G) mobile communication network struggles to support safe robot operation.

GOVERNANCE NETWORK ON AVIATION SAFETY: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

The governance network serves as a crucial conceptual framework to be applied within the context of air transportation policy, particularly concerning aviation safety.

Variational Mode Decomposition-Based Nonstationary Coherent Structure Analysis for Spatiotemporal Data

The conventional modal analysis techniques face difficulties in handling nonstationary phenomena, such as transient, nonperiodic, or intermittent phenomena.

3D exploration-based search for multiple targets using a UAV

Consider an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that searches for an unknown number of targets at unknown positions in 3D space. A particle filter uses imperfect measurements about the targets to update an intensity function t…

Underwater Robot Pose Estimation Using Acoustic Methods and Intermittent Position Measurements at the Surface

Global positioning systems can provide sufficient positioning accuracy for large scale robotic tasks in open environments. However, in underwater environments, these systems cannot be directly used, and measuring the pos…

Deep-Dispatch: A Deep Reinforcement Learning-Based Vehicle Dispatch Algorithm for Advanced Air Mobility

Near future air taxi operations with electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft will be constrained by the need for frequent recharging of eVTOLs, limited takeoff and landing pads in vertiports, and subject …

Full-Envelope Flight Control for Compound Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft

This paper presents a flight control design for compound Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) vehicles. With their multitude of degrees of controllability as well as the significant variations in their flight characterist…

A Sim-to-Real Deep Learning-based Framework for Autonomous Nano-drone Racing

Autonomous drone racing competitions are a proxy to improve unmanned aerial vehicles' perception, planning, and control skills. The recent emergence of autonomous nano-sized drone racing imposes new challenges, as their …

FAPP: Fast and Adaptive Perception and Planning for UAVs in Dynamic Cluttered Environments

Obstacle avoidance for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in cluttered environments is significantly challenging. Existing obstacle avoidance for UAVs either focuses on fully static environments or static environments with …

Risk Factors Associated With Weather-Related General Aviation Accidents

This safety study examines the role of weather in general aviation accidents over the period 2003–2022. The study identifies persistent risk factors — VFR-into-IMC flight, low-visibility takeoffs and landings, and icing …

Robust and Decentralized Reinforcement Learning for UAV Path Planning in IoT Networks

Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)-based networks and Internet of Things (IoT) are being considered as integral components of current and next-generation wireless networks.