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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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- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2017 ERAU Journal article (JAAER)
The Value of a Collegiate FAR Part 141 Jeopardy-Crew Resource Management (CRM)-Simulation Event
This article explores the viability of using a FAR Part 141 collegiate crew resource management (CRM) flight simulator scenario event as a jeopardy event (a graded, syllabus item) in an upper-level professional pilot cur…
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2017 ERAU Journal article (JAAER)
Broadening Traditional Aviation Meteorology Education to Support Spaceflight Operations
The purpose of this paper is to examine the expansion of traditional aviation meteorology education necessary to support the growing commercial space-operations industry.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2017 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
Impact of US Low Cost Carriers Entrance to the Airline Market in Colombia, South America
This study researched the impact of US low cost carriers’ entrance to the airline market in Colombia, South America. The study analyzed the overall market share between Florida and Colombia after U.S.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2017 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
Long and short-range air navigation on spherical Earth
Global range air navigation implies non-stop flight between any two airports on Earth. Such effort would require airplanes with the operational air range of at least 12,500 NM which is about 40-60% longer than anything e…
- Semantic Scholar 2017 Article
FDM Machine Learning: An investigation into the utility of neural networks as a predictive analytic tool for go around decision making
The purpose of this research is to investigate the utility of neural networks in modeling decisions using historic aircraft flight data and low error rates with testing data indicate the success of the network in predict…
- arXiv 2016 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Lazily Adapted Constant Kinky Inference for Nonparametric Regression and Model-Reference Adaptive Control
Techniques known as Nonlinear Set Membership prediction, Lipschitz Interpolation or Kinky Inference are approaches to machine learning that utilise presupposed Lipschitz properties to compute inferences over unobserved f…
- arXiv 2016 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Implementation of dual time stepping and GMRES of implicit gas-kinetic scheme for unsteady flow simulations
A dual time-stepping strategy of gas-kinetic scheme for the simulation of unsteady flows is introduced in this work. The dual time-stepping strategy is always used in the approaches of unsteady flows, and the ability of …
- arXiv 2016 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Automatic Interpretation of Unordered Point Cloud Data for UAV Navigation in Construction
The objective of this work is to develop a data processing system that can automatically generate waypoints for navigation of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to inspect surfaces of structures like buildings and bridges.…
- arXiv 2016 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Optimal Control-Based UAV Path Planning with Dynamically-Constrained TSP with Neighborhoods
This paper addresses path planning of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with remote sensing capabilities (or wireless communication capabilities).
- arXiv 2016 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Proceedings of the The First Workshop on Verification and Validation of Cyber-Physical Systems
The first International Workshop on Verification and Validation of Cyber-Physical Systems (V2CPS-16) was held in conjunction with the 12th International Conference on integration of Formal Methods (iFM 2016) in Reykjavik…
- arXiv 2016 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Collaborative Visual Area Coverage using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
This article addresses the visual area coverage problem using a team of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The UAVs are assumed to be equipped with a downward facing camera covering all points of interest within a circle o…
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2016 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
SMS Derived vs. Public Perceived Risk in Aviation Technology Acceptance (Literature Review)
Aviation technology progressed from the first airplane flight to landing on the moon in just 63 years with continued progress today. Thus, organizations like commercial airlines and the National Aeronautics and Space Age…
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2016 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
A Validation of the Efficacy of Descriptive Instrumental Collective Case Study Research Methodology for Examining Pilot Cognitive Functioning
The research conducted developed a descriptive understanding of how the cognitive processes of risk assessment, problem solving, and decision making, as well as other supportive processes, are employed by pilots-in-comma…
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2016 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
Stress Coping Strategies in Indian Military Pilots-Preliminary Observations
ABSTRACT In aviators, stress coping has been linked to flying performance and has a bearing on flight safety and mission effectiveness.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2016 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
Applying the Technology Acceptance Model to Understand Aviation Students’ Perceptions toward Augmented Reality Maintenance Training Instruction
Augmented Reality (AR) Technology, since its inception, has been enhanced significantly by software and hardware developers, and has been widely utilized in various fields such as manufacturing, entertainment, architectu…
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2016 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
Investigation into Unmanned Aircraft System Incidents in the National Airspace System
With the promulgation of Federal Aviation Regulations for small unmanned aircraft systems, the volume of unmanned flight operations is expected to increase, which demands an analysis of potential hazards to the National …
- arXiv 2016 ARXIV arXiv preprint
A two-scale Stefan problem arising in a model for tree sap exudation
The study of tree sap exudation, in which a (leafless) tree generates elevated stem pressure in response to repeated daily freeze-thaw cycles, gives rise to an interesting multi-scale problem involving heat and multiphas…
- arXiv 2016 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Learning Quadrotor Dynamics Using Neural Network for Flight Control
Traditional learning approaches proposed for controlling quadrotors or helicopters have focused on improving performance for specific trajectories by iteratively improving upon a nominal controller, for example learning …
- arXiv 2016 ARXIV arXiv preprint
A Geometric PID Control Framework for Mechanical Systems
These lectures demonstrate the development of a PID control framework for mechanical systems. Based on the observation that mechanical systems are essentially double integrator systems, we generalize the linear PID contr…
- arXiv 2016 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Active Fault Tolerant Flight Control System Design - A UAV Case Study
Fault tolerance is achieved through multiply redundant hardware systems in large civil aircraft. This means of achieving fault tolerance is infeasible for small compact unmanned aerial vehicles.
- arXiv 2016 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Guidance algorithm for smooth trajectory tracking of a fixed wing UAV flying in wind flows
This paper presents an algorithm for solving the problem of tracking smooth curves by a fixed wing unmanned aerial vehicle travelling with a constant airspeed and under a constant wind disturbance.
- arXiv 2016 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Active Fault Tolerant Flight Control System Design
In this paper we investigate the design of an active fault tolerant control system applicable to autonomous flight. The system comprises a nonlinear model predictive based controller integrated with an unscented Kalman f…
- arXiv 2016 ARXIV arXiv preprint
On the Construction of Safe Controllable Regions for Affine Systems with Applications to Robotics
This paper studies the problem of constructing in-block controllable (IBC) regions for affine systems. That is, we are concerned with constructing regions in the state space of affine systems such that all the states in …
- arXiv 2016 ARXIV arXiv preprint
An empirically grounded agent based model for modeling directs, conflict detection and resolution operations in Air Traffic Management
We present an agent based model of the Air Traffic Management socio-technical complex system that aims at modeling the interactions between aircrafts and air traffic controllers at a tactical level.
- arXiv 2016 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Gone with the Wind: Nonlinear Guidance for Small Fixed-Wing Aircrafts in Arbitrarily Strong Windfields
The recent years have witnessed increased development of small, autonomous fixed-wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). In order to unlock widespread applicability of these platforms, they need to be capable of operating …
- Semantic Scholar 2016 Article
Human factors in transportation: Social and technological evolution across maritime, road, rail, and aviation domains
- arXiv 2016 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Asynchronous Splitting Design for Model Predictive Control
This paper focuses on the design of an asynchronous dual solver suitable for embedded model predictive control (MPC) applications. The proposed solver relies on a state-of-the-art variance reduction (VR) scheme, previous…
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2016 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
Seeing the Threat: Pilot Visual Detection of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Visual Meteorological Conditions
One key challenge of integrating Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) platforms into the National Airspace System (NAS) is the potential for midair collisions between manned aircraft and the unmanned system.
- Semantic Scholar 2016 Article
Contemporary Issues in Human Factors and Aviation Safety
- arXiv 2016 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Reversal and amplification of zonal flows by boundary enforced thermal wind
Zonal flows in rapidly-rotating celestial objects such as the Sun, gas or ice giants form in a variety of surface patterns and amplitudes.
- arXiv 2016 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Designing a Nonlinear Model Predictive Controller for Fault Tolerant Flight Control
This paper describes the design process for developing a nonlinear model predictive controller for fault tolerant flight control. After examining and implementing a number of numerical techniques, this paper identifies p…
- arXiv 2016 ARXIV arXiv preprint
A Continuous-Time Model of an Autonomous Aerial Vehicle to Inform and Validate Formal Verification Methods
If autonomous vehicles are to be widely accepted, we need to ensure their safe operation. For this reason, verification and validation (V&V) approaches must be developed that are suitable for this domain.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2016 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
Industry in Motion: Pilot Study on Instructor and Management Perceptions of New Hire Pilot Technical and Professional Preparation
Each new generation entering the workforce follows a unique path preparing them for success in their respective industry. A myriad of factors influence this transitional process including advancements in technology, econ…
- arXiv 2016 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Sedimentation analysis of small ice crystals by Lattice Boltzmann Method
Lattice Boltzmann Method (LBM) is used to simulate and analyze the sedimentation of small ($15-80 \,μm$) columnar ice particles in the atmosphere.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2016 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
Position Paper: Safety Culture: Why the FAA Should Consider Adapting the WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program as a Method of Remote Pilot Recertification
The FAA’s release of 14 CFR 107 establishes a new Remote Pilot certification for operation of small unmanned aircraft system (UAS) platforms.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2016 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
Book Review: Competency-Based Education in Aviation: Exploring Alternate Training Pathways
This review provides insight on the content and a review of the quality of the recent release of Competency-Based Education in Aviation: Exploring Alternate Training Pathways from Ashgate Publications.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2016 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
A Comparison of Cervical and Trunk Musculoskeletal Characteristics between Female and Male Army Helicopter Pilots
Introduction: Neck pain (NP) and low back pain (LBP) are prevalent among military helicopter pilots. Although there have been few studies on sex differences in the NP/LBP prevalence in this population, females are shown …
- arXiv 2016 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Limit regimes of ice formation in turbulent supercooled water
A study of ice formation in stationary turbulent conditions is carried out in various limit regimes of crystal growth, supercooling and ice entrainment at the water surface.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2016 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
An Examination of the Relationships between Safety Culture Perceptions and Safety Reporting Behavior among Non-Flight Collegiate Aviation Majors
Some collegiate aviation programs in the United States have adopted the voluntary Safety Management System (SMS) strongly advocated by the Federal Aviation Administration to build a proactive safety culture.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2016 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
Personality types of pilot students: A study of an Australian collegiate aviation program
Many studies have explored personality types of civil and military pilots, however research into pilot students currently or recently undertaking flight training is relatively limited.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2016 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
Increasing Collegiate Flight Training Fleet Utilization Through the Use of an Aircraft Assignment Algorithm
The operational efficiency of fleet aircraft employed for student flight training in collegiate aviation programs is strongly influenced by scheduling, among other factors.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2016 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
Measuring CRM Aptitude: Is NOTECHS a Suitable Tool for Pilot Selection?
Airline pilot’s primary job requirements have shifted from stick-and-rudder to CRM skills. At the same time, eliminating airline pilots from the job due to a lack of CRM skills is highly inefficient.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2016 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
Optimization of Takeoffs on Unbalanced Fields using Takeoff Performance Tool
Unbalanced field length exists when ASDA and TODA are not equal. Airport authority may add less expensive substitutes to runway full-strength pavement in the form of stopways and/or clearways to basic TORA to increase op…
- arXiv 2016 ARXIV arXiv preprint
A Networked Swarm Model for UAV Deployment in the Assessment of Forest Environments
Autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have gained popularity due to their many potential application fields. Alongside sophisticated sensors, UAVs can be equipped with communication adaptors aimed for inter-UAV comm…
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2016 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
A Model of Human Harm from a Falling Unmanned Aircraft: Implications for UAS Regulation
This paper quantifies the human harm, in the form of fatalities and skull fractures, which could occur as a result of an unmanned aircraft falling from a height.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2016 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
Quantifying the Effects of Humidity on Density Altitude Calculations for Professional Aviation Education
The effects of humidity on density altitude are quantified in detail and graphically represented as a function of temperature and dew-point temperature for ease of use in professional aviation education.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2016 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
Impact of a Reverse Delta Type Add-on Device on the Flap-tip Vortex of a Wing
The effect of interactions of vortices produced by an outboard flap-tip of a half-span wing (NACA 23012 in landing configuration) and a slender reverse delta type add-on device, placed in the proximity of the outboard fl…
- arXiv 2016 ARXIV arXiv preprint
A Harmonic Potential Approach For Simultaneous Planning And Control Of A Generic UAV Platform
Simultaneous planning and control of a large variety of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is tackled using the harmonic potential field (HPF) approach.
- NTSB Aircraft Accident Reports 2016 NTSB Accident report
Loss of Control on Approach Atlas Air 5Y3591 N7500A
Multiple loss-of-control approach investigations. Series of approach-loss-of-control case studies bundled into one report — examines somatogravic illusion + mode-confusion contributors in turbulent encounters during carg…
- arXiv 2016 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Secure Estimation for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles against Adversarial Cyber Attacks
In the coming years, usage of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) is expected to grow tremendously. Maintaining security of UAVs under cyber attacks is an important yet challenging task, as these attacks are often erratic an…