Research papers

Fatigue in Aviation: Safety Risks, Preventive Strategies and Pharmacological Interventions

Fatigue poses an important safety risk to civil and military aviation. In addition to decreasing performance in-flight (chronic) fatigue has negative long-term health effects.

A fault tree-based approach for aviation risk analysis considering mental workload overload

Many lives and aircrafts have been lost due to human errors associated with mental workload overload (MWLOL). Human errors are successfully considered in existing Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) methods.

The dynamics between voluntary safety reporting and commercial aviation accidents

Safety considerations and time constant determined extended operations for fuel cell-powered aircrafts

Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) are seen to be promising for achieving the transformation from traditional aircrafts to All Electric aircrafts (AEA).

The impact of human factors on pilots’ safety behavior in offshore aviation companies: A brazilian case

Abstract This study explores the concepts of human factors and their key role in the safety of offshore aviation companies through qualitative research.

Classification of Partial Discharge in Electric Aircraft based on Short-Term Behavior of Insulation Systems

warming crisis has started a movement toward the reduction of emissions and fossil-fuel dependency. A major potential resides in the transportation sector which has led to the proliferation of electric vehicles.

HorizonUAM: Safety and Security Considerations for Urban Air Mobility

Safety voice and safety listening during aviation accidents: Cockpit voice recordings reveal that speaking-up to power is not enough

Abstract Safety voice is theorised as an important factor for mitigating accidents, but behavioural research during actual hazards has been scant.

Identifying Incident Causal Factors to Improve Aviation Transportation Safety: Proposing a Deep Learning Approach

Aviation is a complicated transportation system, and safety is of paramount importance because aircraft failure often involves casualties. Prevention is clearly the best strategy for aviation transportation safety.

Bayesian network modeling of accident investigation reports for aviation safety assessment

Abstract Safety assurance is of paramount importance in the air transportation system. In this paper, we analyze the historical passenger airline accidents that happened from 1982 to 2006 as reported in the National Tran…

Traffic collision avoidance system: false injection viability

Safety is a simple concept but an abstract task, specifically with aircraft. One critical safety system, the Traffic Collision Avoidance System II (TCAS), protects against mid-air collisions by predicting the course of o…

Performance-Based Iterative Learning Control for Task-Oriented Rehabilitation: A Pilot Study in Robot-Assisted Bilateral Training

Active participation from human subjects can enhance the effectiveness of robot-assisted rehabilitation. Developing interactive control strategies for customized assistance is therefore essential for encouraging human–ro…

Cloud icing by mineral dust and impacts to aviation safety

Ice particles in high-altitude cold clouds can obstruct aircraft functioning. Over the last 20 years, there have been more than 150 recorded cases with engine power-loss and damage caused by tiny cloud ice crystals, whic…

Examining the most accident-prone sector within commercial aviation: Why do accidents with light inland helicopters occur, and how can we improve safety?

Abstract Light inland helicopter has for several years been the most accident-prone sector within commercial aviation, with a more than 10 times higher accident risk than offshore helicopters.

Multi-Class Multiple Instance Learning for Predicting Precursors to Aviation Safety Events

In recent years, there has been a rapid growth in the application of machine learning techniques that leverage aviation data collected from commercial airline operations to improve safety.

High-Resolution and Large-Detection-Range Virtual Antenna Array for Automotive Radar Applications

Collision avoidance and autonomous control of vehicles have become essential needs for providing a high-quality and safe life. This paper introduces a new generic scheme for a virtual antenna array (VAA) and its applicat…

Surgeons Are Not Pilots: Is the Aviation Safety Paradigm Relevant to Modern Surgical Practice?

Error in surgery is common, although not always consequential. Surgical outcomes are often compared to safety data from commercial aviation.

A Comparative Overview of Accident Forecasting Approaches for Aviation Safety

The demand of air transportation is expected to be doubled over the next two decades as per the recommendations of the International Air Transport Association.

The Role of ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) in Implementing International Flight Safety Standards

This study offers an assessment of the work of International Organizations regarding the Role of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in implementing international aviation safety standards, focusing on P…

The effects of Virtual Reality technology application in the aircraft pilot training process

In this study, we focus on some problems related to virtual reality technology usage in supporting the educational process. The main goal is to obtain the optimal duration of exposure to virtual reality without the appea…

Virtual Reality for Pilot Training: Study of Cardiac Activity

: Flight training is provided through real flights with real aircraft and virtual flights using simulators. Nowadays a third alternative way emerges which is the use of immersive virtual reality (VR) flight deck.

An exploratory study about the Challenges with Pilot Training and Recruitment in Europe

Pilot training and recruitment is of fundamental importance for the aviation industry. Yet, a number of Commercial Pilot’s License (CPL) applicants trained by Approved Training Organizations (ATOs) fail their airline ass…

Effects of physical fatigue on the induction of mental fatigue of construction workers: A pilot study based on a neurophysiological approach

Within a dynamic and complex working environment, fatigue statuses (involving physical and mental fatigue) of workers on construction sites tend to have a more serious impact on work performance than general workplaces.

A Comparison of Rule-Based and Machine Learning Models for Classification of Human Factors Aviation Safety Event Reports

There is growing interest in the study and practice of applying data science (DS) and machine learning (ML) to automate decision making in safety-critical industries.

Assessment of Fatigue Using Wearable Sensors: A Pilot Study

Background: Fatigue is a broad, multifactorial concept encompassing feelings of reduced physical and mental energy levels. Fatigue strongly impacts patient health-related quality of life across a huge range of conditions…

Assessing the relationship between organizational management factors and a resilient safety culture in a collegiate aviation program with Safety Management Systems (SMS)

Abstract Extant research advocates for assessing and continuously improving resilient safety culture in high-reliability organizations (HROs) such as aviation that has a fully functional Safety Management Systems (SMS).

Towards online prediction of safety-critical landing metrics in aviation using supervised machine learning

Abstract In recent years, due to the increased availability of data and improvements in computing power, application of machine learning techniques to various aviation safety problems for identifying, isolating, and redu…

From Classroom to Industry: Human Factors in Aviation Maintenance Decision-Making

The presence of human factors in aviation remains a critical area of research given the safety implications of human error. Understanding what specific factors contribute to human error allows managers and operators to t…

Using the Functional Resonance Analysis Method (FRAM) in Aviation Safety: A Systematic Review

The functional resonance analysis method (FRAM) is a system-based method to understand highly complex sociotechnical systems. Besides learning from safety occurrences or undesirable states, FRAM can be used to understand…

Natural Language Processing Based Method for Clustering and Analysis of Aviation Safety Narratives

The complexity of commercial aviation operations has grown substantially in recent years, together with a diversification of techniques for collecting and analyzing flight data.

Analysis of Thermal Runaway Incidents Involving Lithium Batteries in U.S. Commercial Aviation

Thermal runaway incidents involving lithium batteries as cargo, in luggage, or as personal property in the cabin have been associated with fatalities, the destruction of cargo, and even the loss of entire aircraft.

An evaluation of fatigue factors in maritime pilot work scheduling

ABSTRACT Maritime piloting operations involve on-call work schedules that may lead to sleep loss and circadian misalignment. Our study documented pilot work scheduling practices (n = 61) over a one-year period.

An Assessment of GPS Spoofing Detection Via Radio Power and Signal Quality Monitoring for Aviation Safety Operations

Due to the ever-growing threat of GPS spoofing, it has become necessary for the aviation sector to develop an effective means of detection.

Responding to an Unexpected In-Flight Event: Physiological Arousal, Information Processing, and Performance

Objective The study was designed to investigate whether a simulated unexpected abnormal flight event can lead to startle and explore differences in behavioral responses between expected and unexpected abnormal flight eve…

Environmental Degradation and the Implementation of the Circular Economy in Commercial Aviation

Commercial aviation has made noteworthy contributions to society and the world economy over the past century. As growth in air traffic and the demand for commercial aircraft increase, the industry must grapple with conce…

Dynamic Stability and Trunk Control Improvements Following Robotic Balance and Core Stability Training in Chronic Stroke Survivors: A Pilot Study

Stroke survivors show greater postural oscillations and altered muscular activation compared to healthy controls. This results in difficulties in walking and standing, and in an increased risk of falls.

The Effectiveness of a Mnemonic-Type Startle and Surprise Management Procedure for Pilots

ABSTRACT Background: Mnemonic-type startle and surprise procedures were previously proposed to help pilots cope with startle and surprise in-flight, but effects on performance after procedure execution have not yet been …

Explainable Artificial Intelligence for Aviation Safety Applications

A Supervised Learning Approach for Safety Event Precursor Identification in Commercial Aviation

Critical Parameter Identification for Safety Events in Commercial Aviation Using Machine Learning

In recent years, there has been a rapid growth in the application of data science techniques that leverage aviation data collected from commercial airline operations to improve safety.

Comparison of Detection Technology for Runway Incursion Prevention in Airport Hot Spot

The prevention of runway incursion in hot spot of airports has always been one of the research hot spots in the field of international civil aviation.

“Old” and “new” safety thinking: Perspectives of aviation safety investigators

Abstract The development of various safety paradigms over time has led to public discussions that tend to highlight a dichotomy between the so-called “old” and “new” safety thinking.

Sum-of-Squares Flight Control Synthesis for Deep-Stall Recovery

Certification of inflight loss-of-control recovery is complicated by the highly nonlinear flight dynamics beyond stall. In lieu of extensive Monte Carlo simulations for flight control certification...

A System-Level Failure Propagation Detectability Using ANFIS for an Aircraft Electrical Power System

The Electrical Power System (EPS) in an aircraft is designed to interact extensively with other systems. With a growing trend towards more electric aircraft, the complexity of interactions between the EPS and other syste…

Real-time anomaly detection framework using a support vector regression for the safety monitoring of commercial aircraft

Abstract The development of an automated health monitoring framework is critical for aviation system safety, especially considering the expected increase in air traffic over the next decade.

Arc Tracking Control in Insulation Systems for Aeronautic Applications: Challenges, Opportunities, and Research Needs

Next generation aircrafts will use more electrical power to reduce weight, fuel consumption, system complexity and greenhouse gas emissions.

Changes in leg cycling muscle synergies after training augmented by functional electrical stimulation in subacute stroke survivors: a pilot study

Muscle synergies analysis can provide a deep understanding of motor impairment after stroke and of changes after rehabilitation. In this study, the neuro-mechanical analysis of leg cycling was used to longitudinally inve…

EFFECTIVENESS OF ROBOTIC BALANCE TRAINING ON POSTURAL INSTABILITY IN PATIENTS WITH MILD PARKINSON’S DISEASE: A PILOT, SINGLE-BLIND, RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL

Objective To examine whether tailored robotic platform training could improve postural stability compared with conventional balance treatment in patients with mild Parkinson’s disease.

Aviation Safety: A Whole New World?

In 2017, over four billion passengers worldwide embarked on air journeys on scheduled flights. Only eight of them were killed in air accidents. Viewed in isolation, this outcome would suggest that ...

Sensing for aerospace combustor health monitoring

Purpose This paper proposes new methods of fault detection for fuel systems in order to improve system availability. Novel fault systems are required for environmentally friendly lean burn combustion, but can carry high …