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5,883 papers · NASA NTRS, NTSB, FAA CAMI
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- Semantic Scholar 2018 Article (Safety Science)
How are laser attacks encountered in commercial aviation? A hazard analysis based on systems theory
Abstract Laser attacks in commercial aviation have become headline news worldwide and the frequency of incidents has increased. A review of the research regarding lasers in commercial aviation shows the need for a system…
- Semantic Scholar 2018 Article (Reliability Engineering & System Safety)
A sensor selection method using a performance metric for phased missions of aircraft fuel systems
Abstract Component failures in complex systems, such as aircraft fuel systems, can have catastrophic effects on system performance. There are a large number of components in these systems, each with a number of different…
- Semantic Scholar 2018 Article
Educator Burnout and Compassion Fatigue: A Pilot Study
- NASA NTRS 2018 CDMS Book Chapter
Stellar evolution.
Stellar evolutionary phases from gravitational contraction to exhaustion of nuclear fuel
- NASA NTRS 2018 CDMS Conference Paper
Windshear detection - Airborne system perspective
Functional requirements for airborne windshear detection and warning are discussed based on performance criteria of remote sensor devices such as Doppler radar, Doppler laser radar, and infrared radiometric techniques.
- NASA NTRS 2018 CDMS Conference Paper
Radar detection of the tropopause and clear air turbulence.
Radar detection of tropopause and clear air turbulence
- NASA NTRS 2018 CDMS Conference Paper
The effects of pilot stress factors on handling quality assessments during US/German helicopter agility flight tests
Flight tests were conducted with two helicopters to study and evaluate the effects of helicopter characteristics and pilot and task demands on performance in nap-of-the-earth flight.
- NASA NTRS 2018 CDMS Book Chapter
Simulators and training for manned space flight.
Requirements for training and training simulators associated with advanced space flight projects
- NASA NTRS 2018 CDMS Conference Paper
Manned space flight program management.
Manned space flight program management noting system efficiency, cost factors, reliability and performance reports based on Apollo project
- Semantic Scholar 2018 Article (Sustainability)
A Hybrid HFACS-BN Model for Analysis of Mongolian Aviation Professionals’ Awareness of Human Factors Related to Aviation Safety
Safety is crucial to ensure the sustainability of aviation growth. To better clarify the influences of human factors on aviation accident risks, this study developed a hybrid HFACS-BN model (HFACS: Human Factors Analysis…
- Semantic Scholar 2018 Article (PLoS ONE)
Caring for the caregivers: Evaluation of the effect of an eight-week pilot mindful self-compassion (MSC) training program on nurses’ compassion fatigue and resilience
Background Nurses vicariously exposed to the suffering of those in their care are at risk of compassion fatigue. Emerging research suggests that self-compassion interventions may provide protective factors and enhance re…
- arXiv 2018 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Neural Lander: Stable Drone Landing Control using Learned Dynamics
Precise near-ground trajectory control is difficult for multi-rotor drones, due to the complex aerodynamic effects caused by interactions between multi-rotor airflow and the environment.
- Semantic Scholar 2018 Article (Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies)
A causal encounter model of traffic collision avoidance system operations for safety assessment and advisory optimization in high-density airspace
Abstract The traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS) acts as a proverbially accepted last-resort means to resolve encounters effectively, while it also has been proven to potentially induce a collision in the hectic ai…
- arXiv 2018 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Solidification dynamic of an impacted drop
This paper is dedicated to the solidification of a water drop impacting a cold solid surface. In a first part, we establish a 1D solidification model, derived from the Stefan problem, that aims at predicting the freezing…
- arXiv 2018 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Design Challenges of Multi-UAV Systems in Cyber-Physical Applications: A Comprehensive Survey, and Future Directions
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have recently rapidly grown to facilitate a wide range of innovative applications that can fundamentally change the way cyber-physical systems (CPSs) are designed.
- Semantic Scholar 2018 Article (Arts and Health)
A randomized pilot study of music therapy in the form of patient-preferred live music on fatigue, energy and pain in hospitalized adult oncology patients on a blood and marrow transplant unit
ABSTRACT Introduction There is a lack of randomized research measuring how music therapy might influence fatigue in oncology patients.
- arXiv 2018 ARXIV arXiv preprint
An investigation into the interaction between waves and ice
This thesis is submitted in the partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Oslo.
- arXiv 2018 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Long-Duration Autonomy for Small Rotorcraft UAS including Recharging
Many unmanned aerial vehicle surveillance and monitoring applications require observations at precise locations over long periods of time, ideally days or weeks at a time (e.g.
- Semantic Scholar 2018 Article (International journal of engineering and technology)
Preventing human error at an approved training organization using Dirty Dozen
Following a recently-submitted review on a few human factor identification models (interpretations of Professor Edwards’ SHELL Model, Boeing’s Maintenance Error Decision Aid (MEDA), Professor Reason’s Swiss Cheese Model,…
- arXiv 2018 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Distributed Wildfire Surveillance with Autonomous Aircraft using Deep Reinforcement Learning
Teams of autonomous unmanned aircraft can be used to monitor wildfires, enabling firefighters to make informed decisions. However, controlling multiple autonomous fixed-wing aircraft to maximize forest fire coverage is a…
- Semantic Scholar 2018 Article (Eating and Weight Disorders)
Hoop training: a pilot study assessing the effectiveness of a multisensory approach to treatment of body image disturbance in anorexia nervosa
PurposeWe tested in a pilot study a new intervention for body image disturbance in anorexia nervosa (AN). Unlike common treatment approaches our hoop training targeted not only cognitive-emotional and visual aspects of b…
- Semantic Scholar 2018 Article (Advances in Informatics and Computing in Civil and Construction Engineering)
Bayesian Network Modeling of Airport Runway Incursion Occurring Processes for Predictive Accident Control
This study presents a Bayesian Network modeling approach with a focus on modeling the communication errors causing RIs during aircraft take-offs and how different factors contribute to the accidents according to the info…
- arXiv 2018 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Image-based Guidance of Autonomous Aircraft for Wildfire Surveillance and Prediction
Small unmanned aircraft can help firefighters combat wildfires by providing real-time surveillance of the growing fires. However, guiding the aircraft autonomously given only wildfire images is a challenging problem.
- Semantic Scholar 2018 Article (IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics)
Monitoring Pilot's Cognitive Fatigue with Engagement Features in Simulated and Actual Flight Conditions Using an Hybrid fNIRS-EEG Passive BCI
There is growing interest for implementing tools to monitor cognitive performance in naturalistic environments. Recent technological progress has allowed the development of new generations of brain imaging systems such a…
- arXiv 2018 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Collaborative target-tracking control using multiple autonomous fixed-wing UAVs with constant speeds
This paper considers a collaborative tracking control problem using a group of fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with constant and non-identical speeds.
- arXiv 2018 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Estimation-Based Model Predictive Control for Automatic Crosswind Stabilization of Hybrid Aerial Vehicles
In this paper, we study the control design of an automatic crosswind stabilization system for a novel, buoyantly-assisted aerial transportation vehicle.
- arXiv 2018 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Accurate Tracking of Aggressive Quadrotor Trajectories using Incremental Nonlinear Dynamic Inversion and Differential Flatness
Autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that can execute aggressive (i.e., high-speed and high-acceleration) maneuvers have attracted significant attention in the past few years.
- Semantic Scholar 2018 Article
Commercial Aviation Safety Survey
- arXiv 2018 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Experiments on wave propagation in grease ice: combined wave gauges and PIV measurements
Water wave attenuation by grease ice is a key mechanism for the polar regions, as waves in ice influence many phenomena such as ice drift, ice breaking, and ice formation.
- Semantic Scholar 2018 Article (Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology)
Development taxonomy of human risk factors for corporate sustainability in aviation sector
PurposeContemporary management and strategy mean optimization of ingredient factors such as human factors, systems, operations and equipment.
- Semantic Scholar 2018 Article (Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance)
Cardiac Inflight Incapacitations of U.S. Airline Pilots: 1995-2015.
INTRODUCTION Inflight medical incapacitations are rare events that can result in the loss of lives and aircraft. The potential for an in-flight medical event deserves the attention of certification authorities.
- Semantic Scholar 2018 Article
Human Factor Analysis about Human Error on Aviation Maintenance
The purpose of this study was to analysis the human factors that contribute to maintenance errors and making corrective actions to eliminate or reduce the probability of future, similar errors.
- FAA CAMI 2018 CAMI CAMI technical report
Evaluation of Drowsiness Among Air Traffic Controllers in U.S. En Route and Terminal Operations
Examines drowsiness reports, schedule patterns, and circadian misalignment among FAA air traffic controllers. Recommends shift-rotation revisions for the midnight watch and structured rest breaks during night operations.
- arXiv 2018 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Polynomial Chaos-Based Adaptive Control for Nonlinear Systems
In this work we present a nonlinear adaptive suboptimal control strategy for uncertain nonlinear systems. Stochastic parametric uncertainty is dealt with by employing spectral decomposition of the random variables by mea…
- arXiv 2018 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Defending against Intrusion of Malicious UAVs with Networked UAV Defense Swarms
Nowadays, companies such as Amazon, Alibaba, and even pizza chains are pushing forward to use drones, also called UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), for service provision, such as package and food delivery.
- arXiv 2018 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Optimized Path Planning for Inspection by Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Swarm with Energy Constraints
Autonomous inspection of large geographical areas is a central requirement for efficient hazard detection and disaster management in future cyber-physical systems such as smart cities.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2018 ERAU Conference paper
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- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2018 ERAU Conference paper
Lunch Keynote Speaker — Training Considerations for New Cockpit Technology
The introduction of new cockpit technology into aircraft cockpits of every type may require adapting existing training methods or developing new ones to ensure that pilots can safely and effectively interact with the equ…
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2018 ERAU Conference paper
Lunch Buffet — Sponsored by ExpressJet
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2018 ERAU Conference paper
Developing Solutions for the Aviation Industry Challenges: A Group Collaboration
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2018 ERAU Conference paper
A Study of Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Learnability for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Command and Control
The operation of sophisticated unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) involves complex interactions between human and machine. Unlike other areas of aviation where technological advancement has flourished to accommodate the mod…
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2018 ERAU Conference paper
Aviation Cybersecurity: An Overview
Information security—aka cybersecurity—is the most rapidly growing threat to critical infrastructures, including the aviation industry.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2018 ERAU Conference paper
An Alternative Method of Identification of a Failed Engine in Twin-Engine Propeller Aircraft
Previous research revealed that wrong identification of a failed engine during flight is not an uncommon event in twin-engine propeller aircraft.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2018 ERAU Conference paper
Session 8: Technology in Aviation
In this session, presenters will discuss new approaches to identifying a failed engine in multi-engine aircraft and technology in UAS and cybersecurity.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2018 ERAU Conference paper
Discrete Information Object Analysis of Primary Flight Display Clutter
Modern aircraft utilize digital display screens to provide critical flight and system status information to pilots. As computing power has increased, the number of data sources and information presented has also increase…
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2018 ERAU Conference paper
Gender Difference in Situation Awareness when Receiving Wayfinding Direction by Landmarks and Headings
This paper explores how gender differences affect wayfinding strategies and how gender differences and wayfinding preferences can explain variances with situation awareness (SA) in dynamic environments.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2018 ERAU Conference paper
The Effect of Electronic Flight Bags in Flight Training on Preflight Skill Development and Aeronautical Decision Making
This study is designed to evaluate the effects Electronic Flight Bags in flight training have on skill development and Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM) in the preflight section of a flight.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2018 ERAU Conference paper
Assessing Communication and Situation Awareness in Medevac Operations
Aeromedical service and air ambulances have shown to play a significant role in the society. Mounting evidence suggests that there is an improved chance for recovery, survival, and a reduction in fatality rate when air a…
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2018 ERAU Conference paper
A Method of Identification of a Failed Engine in Twin-Engine Turboprop Aircraft: A Survey
Previous research identified that wrong identification of a failed engine during a flight is not an uncommon event in an aircraft cockpit.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2018 ERAU Conference paper
Poster Session — NTAS Presenters and ERAU-PhD Programs
This session will include over 60 poster presentations from NTAS participants and ERAU-Daytona Beach's Ph.D. in Aviation program and Ph.D. in Aviation Business Administration program.