Aviation research, sourced & cited.

Curated index of aviation-relevant research from NASA NTRS, NTSB safety studies, FAA CAMI, and academic sources. Every record links back to its original — we don't host PDFs, we describe each paper and credit the authors. Built for cross-link with the rest of Atlas: search by topic, drill into a CFR section or airframe and see the research that bears on it.

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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.
NASA NTRS 2013 LaRC Conference Paper

Inspection of aging aircraft: A manufacturer's perspective

Douglas, in conjunction with operators and regulators, has established interrelated programs to identify and address issues regarding inspection of aging aircraft.
NASA NTRS 2013 LaRC Conference Paper

Survey of French activities concerning structural airworthiness and aging aircraft

French activities concerning Structural Airworthiness and Aging Aircraft are presented. A first part is derived to Basic and Applied Research actions while a second one deals with Full-Scale Testing, Tear-down inspection…
NASA NTRS 2013 LaRC Conference Paper

Current DOT research on the effect of multiple site damage on structural integrity

Multiple site damage (MSD) is a type of cracking that may be found in aging airplanes and which may adversely affect their continuing airworthiness.
NASA NTRS 2013 GSFC Reprint (Version printed in journal)

Effect of Particle Non-Sphericity on Satellite Monitoring of Drifting Volcanic Ash Clouds

Volcanic eruptions loft gases and ash particles into the atmosphere and produce effects that are both short term (aircraft hazards, interference with satellite measurements) and long term (atmospheric chemistry, climate)…
NASA NTRS 2013 CDMS Conference Paper

Dense fog on the highway: Visual range monitoring in cars?

This paper reports on the development of a new sensor. Laser range-finders are currently installed in cars and trucks to measure the distance to a proceeding car (LEICA).
NASA NTRS 2013 LaRC Conference Paper

Transport Canada aging aircraft activities

A description is given of recent initiatives undertaken in Canada to address the problems of aging passenger airplanes. In addition to participation in and support of U.S.
NASA NTRS 2013 LaRC Conference Paper

Aging aircraft NDI Development and Demonstration Center (AANC): An overview

A major center with emphasis on validation of nondestructive inspection (NDI) techniques for aging aircraft, the Aging Aircraft NDI Development and Demonstration Center (AANC), has been funded by the FAA at Sandia Nation…
NASA NTRS 2013 LaRC Conference Paper

Maintaining the safety of an aging fleet of aircraft

The current status of the Douglas Aging Fleet is examined in light of increasing concern for the possibility of the onset of widespread cracking and recent industry activity to minimize the concern.
NASA NTRS 2013 LaRC Conference Paper

The FAA aging airplane program plan for transport aircraft

The FAA Aging Airplane Program is focused on five program areas: maintenance, transport airplanes, commuter airplanes, airplane engines, and research.
NASA NTRS 2013 LaRC Conference Paper

Current and future developments in civil aircraft non-destructive evaluation from an operator's point of view

In June, 1988, the first International Conference on aging aircraft was held to address nondestructive tests (NDT) of aging aircraft and other issues.
NASA NTRS 2013 LaRC Conference Paper

Aging commuter aeroplanes: Fatigue evaluation and control methods

The risks associated with old aeroplanes arise in the main from the difficulty of obtaining support from the manufacturer and other skilled people, and from a general loss of reliability caused by wear and other deterior…
NASA NTRS 2013 LaRC Conference Paper

Analysis of Runway Incursion Data

A statistical analysis of runway incursion (RI) events was conducted to ascertain relevance to the top ten challenges of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Aviation Safety Program (AvSP).
NASA NTRS 2011 ARC Conference Paper

Optimal Trajectories for the Helicopter in One-Engine-Inoperative Terminal-Area Operations

This paper presents a summary of a series of recent analytical studies conducted to investigate one-engine-inoperative (OEI) optimal control strategies and the associated optimal trajectories for a twin engine helicopter…
NASA NTRS 2011 CDMS Other

FLIGHT SAFETY ASPECTS OF MANNED SPACE FLIGHT

Flight safety in manned space flight
NASA NTRS 2011 CDMS Conference Paper

System safety education focused on flight safety

The measures necessary for achieving higher levels of system safety are analyzed with an eye toward maintaining the combat capability of the Air Force.
NASA NTRS 2011 GRC Conference Paper

Aviation Safety Program: Weather Accident Prevention (WxAP) Project Overview and Status

This paper presents a project overview and status for the Weather Accident Prevention (WxAP) aviation safety program. The topics include: 1) Weather Accident Prevention Project Background/History; 2) Project Modification…
NASA NTRS 2011 CDMS Other

Safety hazard of aircraft icing

The problem of aircraft icing is reported as well as the type of aircraft affected, the pilots involved, and an identification of the areas where reduction in icing accidents are readily accomplished.
NASA NTRS 2011 LaRC Conference Paper

Deep-Stall Aerodynamic Characteristics of T-Tail Aircraft

A wind-tunnel research program has been under-taken by the NASA to study the aerodynamic characteristics of T-tail aircraft at high angles of attack.
NASA NTRS 2011 ARC Conference Paper

Simulator Studies of the Deep Stall

Simulator studies of the deep-stall problem encountered with modern airplanes are discussed. The results indicate that the basic deep-stall tendencies produced by aerodynamic characteristics are augmented by operational …
NASA NTRS 2011 CDMS Other

Simulator studies of the deep stall

Simulator studies of aircraft deep-stall problem - pitch control problem
NASA NTRS 2011 LaRC Conference Paper

Large Eddy Simulation of Aircraft Wake Vortices: Atmospheric Turbulence Effects

Crow instability can develop in most atmospheric turbulence levels, however, the ring vortices may not form in extremely strong turbulence cases due to strong dissipation of the vortices.
NASA NTRS 2011 LaRC Conference Paper

Wake Vortex Encounter Model Validation Experiments

The goal of this current research is to establish a database that validate/calibrate wake encounter analysis methods for fleet-wide application; and measure/document atmospheric effects on wake decay.
NASA NTRS 2011 CDMS Other

A continuous wave Doppler system for aircraft collision hazard warning

Low-cost pilot indicator for midair collision avoidance
NASA NTRS 2011 CDMS Other

Factors affecting ditching of new transport airplanes

Ditching behavior of dynamic C-5A model
NASA NTRS 2011 CDMS Other

Theory of the response of a slender vertical structure to a turbulent wind with shear

Wind shear and turbulence effects on vertical slender structures
NASA NTRS 2011 CDMS Other

A unified cleaning facility in a Class 100 clean room

Downdraft clean room for cleaning and potting of mechanical and electrical components and various plastics systems
NASA NTRS 2011 LaRC Conference Paper

Decision-Making in Flight with Different Convective Weather Information Sources: Preliminary Results from the Langley CoWS Experiment (COnvective Weather Sources)

This viewgraph presentation provides information on an airborne experiment designed to test the decision making of pilots receiving different sources of meteorological data.
NASA NTRS 2011 LaRC Conference Paper

Market Assessment of Forward-Looking Turbulence Sensing Systems

This viewgraph presentation provides a cost benefit analysis of three next-generation forward-looking turbulence sensing systems: X band turbulence radar system for convective turbulence, LIDAR based turbulence systems t…
NASA NTRS 2011 CDMS Conference Paper

Experiments in pilot decision-making during simulated low visibility approaches

A simulation task is reported which incorporates both kinds of variables, informational and psychological, to successfully study pilot decision making behavior in the laboratory.
NASA NTRS 2011 CDMS Other

Acceleration stress effects on pilot performance and dynamic response

Acceleration stress effects on pilot performance and dynamic response
NASA NTRS 2011 CDMS Other

PHYSIOLOGICAL INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEMS FOR MONITORING PILOT RESPONSE TO STRESS AT ZERO AND HIGH G

Physiological instrumentation systems for monitoring pilot response to stress at zero and high g
NASA NTRS 2011 CDMS Other

Flight crew procedures and training

Flight procedures and astronaut training including flight simulation for Gemini missions
NASA NTRS 2011 GSFC Conference Paper

MU-SPIN Update

Current goals are to: (1) Strengthen the science and engineering capabilities of MU-SPIN institutions in research and education via computer networks; (2) Involve and prepare minority institutions and principal investiga…
NASA NTRS 2011 CDMS Conference Paper

Combined vibration/temperature/sideload environmental testing of UHF blade antennas

Service problems encountered on the F-4 aircraft showed that the environmental qualification requirements for the UHF blade antenna were not adequate.
NASA NTRS 2011 CDMS Other

Helicopter engine core noise

Calculated engine core noise levels, based on NASA Lewis prediction procedures, for five representative helicopter engines are compared with measured total helicopter noise levels and ICAO helicopter noise certification …
NASA NTRS 2011 MSFC Conference Paper

TSS-1R Failure Mode Evaluation

Soon after the break of the tether during the Tethered Satellite System (TSS-1R) mission in February, 1996, a Tiger Team was assembled at the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center to determine the tether failure mode.
NASA NTRS 2011 CDMS Conference Paper

Damage tolerance research on composite compression panels

The damage tolerance of composites was investigated. Results show that severe degradation in material strength may occur due to impact damage and that reduced strain allowables should be considered to compensate for poss…
NASA NTRS 2011 CDMS Reprint (Version printed in journal)

Assessing fatigue

Despite impressive advances in aircraft technology over the past several decades and an overall decline in the airline accident rate since the introduction of turbine-powered aircraft, flight crew performance problems co…
NASA NTRS 2011 CDMS Reprint (Version printed in journal)

Managing fatigue in operational settings. 1: Physiological considerations and countermeasures

The authors consider three aspects of managing fatigue in the workplace. They provide a brief overview of important scientific findings related to sleep and circadian physiology that establish the psychobiological founda…
NASA NTRS 2011 CDMS Reprint (Version printed in journal)

Circadian rhythms, sleep, and performance in space

Maintaining optimal alertness and neurobehavioral functioning during space operations is critical to enable the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA's) vision "to extend humanity's reach to the Moon, Mar…
NASA NTRS 2011 CDMS Reprint (Version printed in journal)

Human versus automation in responding to failures: an expected-value analysis

A simple analytical criterion is provided for deciding whether a human or automation is best for a failure detection task. The method is based on expected-value decision theory in much the same way as is signal detection…

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