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- Semantic Scholar 2018 Article (Consumer Communications and Networking Conference)
AMELIA: An application of the Internet of Things for aviation safety
- Semantic Scholar 2018 Article (Handbook of Dynamic Data Driven Applications Systems)
Towards Learning Spatio-Temporal Data Stream Relationships for Failure Detection in Avionics
Future dynamic data driven applications systems (DDDAS) using machine learning can identify complex dynamic data-driven failure models, which will in turn enable more accurate flight planning and control for emergency co…
- Semantic Scholar 2018 Article (International Journal of Nursing Studies)
Effectiveness of aerobic gymnastic exercise on stress, fatigue, and sleep quality during postpartum: A pilot randomized controlled trial.
The findings can be used to encourage postnatal women to perform moderate-intensity gymnastic exercise in their daily life to reduce their stress, fatigue and improve sleep quality.
- Semantic Scholar 2018 Article
Augmented and virtual reality for inspection and maintenance processes in the aviation industry
Abstract Maturity of augmented and virtual reality devices has considerably grown recently. As processes in the aviation industry are error prone and time consuming, efforts are made to implement these technologies to su…
- Semantic Scholar 2018 Article (Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance)
Sleep on Long Haul Layovers and Pilot Fatigue at the Start of the Next Duty Period.
In this dataset, circadian end-time of layovers is a key determinant of pilot fatigue status at the beginning of the inbound duty period.
- Semantic Scholar 2017 Article (Brain and Behavior)
Acupuncture in the treatment of fatigue in Parkinson's disease: A pilot, randomized, controlled, study
Fatigue is a common and disabling problem in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), and there is currently no satisfactory treatment.
- arXiv 2017 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Particle Ice Front Interaction - The Brownian Ratchet Model
We treat the problem of particle pushing by growing ice as a free diffusion near a wall that moves with discrete steps. When the particle diffuse away from the surface the surface can grow, blocking the particle from goi…
- Semantic Scholar 2017 Article (Cognitive Processing)
Effectiveness of working memory training among children with dyscalculia: evidence for transfer effects on mathematical achievement—a pilot study
The results show that both WM and mathematical performances improved significantly after intervention, indicating a strong relationship between these two constructs.
- arXiv 2017 ARXIV arXiv preprint
TrackerBots: Autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for Real-Time Localization and Tracking of Multiple Radio-Tagged Animals
Autonomous aerial robots provide new possibilities to study the habitats and behaviors of endangered species through the efficient gathering of location information at temporal and spatial granularities not possible with…
- Semantic Scholar 2017 Article
Multi-level virtual prototyping of electromechanical actuation system for more electric aircraft
Abstract Electromechanical actuators (EMAs) are becoming increasingly attractive in the field of more electric aircraft because of their outstanding benefits, which include reduced fuel burn and maintenance cost, enhance…
- Semantic Scholar 2017 Article
A comparative study of aviation safety briefing media: card, video, and video with interactive controls
- Semantic Scholar 2017 Article (Cancer Nursing)
Effect of Aromatherapy Massage on Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathic Pain and Fatigue in Patients Receiving Oxaliplatin: An Open Label Quasi–Randomized Controlled Pilot Study
Background Patients receiving oxaliplatin may experience peripheral neuropathic pain and fatigue. Aromatherapy massage, a nonpharmacological method, may help to control these symptoms.
- arXiv 2017 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Anisotropic Radial Basis Function Methods for Continental Size Ice Sheet Simulations
In this paper we develop and implement anisotropic radial basis function methods for simulating the dynamics of ice sheets and glaciers.
- arXiv 2017 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Hidden attractors in aircraft control systems with saturated inputs
In the paper, the control problem with limitations on the magnitude and rate of the control action in aircraft control systems, is studied.
- arXiv 2017 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Sparse identification of nonlinear dynamics for model predictive control in the low-data limit
The data-driven discovery of dynamics via machine learning is currently pushing the frontiers of modeling and control efforts, and it provides a tremendous opportunity to extend the reach of model predictive control.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2017 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
Electronic Flight Bag Policies at Collegiate Aviation Programs
Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) are now standard in the commercial aviation industry. Air carriers must implement and maintain EFB training and policies according to FAA regulations.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2017 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
Using Data Envelopment Analysis to Benchmark Safety Culture in Aviation Organizations
While organizations are increasingly encouraged to evaluate safety culture in the context of measurement of leading safety indicators within a safety management system, there remains no generally agreed upon means by whi…
- arXiv 2017 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Coordinated trajectory tracking of multiple vertical take-off and landing UAVs
This paper investigates the coordinated trajectory tracking problem of multiple vertical takeooff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
- Semantic Scholar 2017 Article
Acute exercise effects on worry, state anxiety, and feelings of energy and fatigue among young women with probable Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A pilot study
Support is provided for the positive effects of acute aerobic exercise on worry, state anxiety, and feelings of energy and fatigue among young women with worry indicative of GAD.
- arXiv 2017 ARXIV arXiv preprint
A Model-Based Approach to Security Analysis for Cyber-Physical Systems
Evaluating the security of cyber-physical systems throughout their life cycle is necessary to assure that they can be deployed and operated in safety-critical applications, such as infrastructure, military, and transport…
- arXiv 2017 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Optimal Measurement Policy for Predicting UAV Network Topology
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in using networks of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) that collectively perform complex tasks for diverse applications.
- Semantic Scholar 2017 Article (Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies)
Benefits of belly dance on quality of life, fatigue, and depressive symptoms in women with breast cancer - A pilot study of a non-randomised clinical trial.
Belly dance can be a viable form of physical activity for women with breast cancer and was associated with benefits for quality of life, fatigue, and depressive symptoms.
- Semantic Scholar 2017 Article (Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining)
Explaining Aviation Safety Incidents Using Deep Temporal Multiple Instance Learning
Although aviation accidents are rare, safety incidents occur more frequently and require a careful analysis to detect and mitigate risks in a timely manner.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2017 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
How Law Enforcement Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Could Improve Tactical Response to Active Shooter Situations: The Case of the 2017 Las Vegas Shooting
Using a case study methodology, this paper assesses the unique tactical challenges faced by law enforcement officers responding to the October 1, 2017, Las Vegas active shooter incident.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2017 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
Blended Wing Body Propulsion System Design
This research paper focuses on the optimization of the propulsion system of a blended wing body design. Two different aspects of the design, the engine placement and count, and the engine itself, are investigated.
- arXiv 2017 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Rudder Augmented Trajectory Correction for Small UAV to Minimize Lateral Image Errors
Civil applications for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have increased rapidly over the last few years. In the realm of civil applications, many aircraft carry cameras that are physically fixed to the airframe.
- Semantic Scholar 2017 Article (Trials)
Effectiveness of two web-based cognitive bias modification interventions targeting approach and attentional bias in gambling problems: study protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial
BackgroundDisordered gamblers have phenotypical and pathological similarities to those with substance use disorders (SUD), including exaggerated automatic cognitive processing of motivationally salient gambling cues in t…
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2017 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
Identification of Reverse Engineering Candidates utilizing Machine Learning and Aircraft Cannibalization Data
As military aircraft continue to remain in service and age, cannibalization of parts is increasing. Proactive identification of parts that are at high risk for cannibalization will inform engineering processes such as re…
- Semantic Scholar 2017 Article (Journal of Palliative Medicine)
Training Pediatric Fellows in Palliative Care: A Pilot Comparison of Simulation Training and Didactic Education
This simulation-based curriculum is an effective method for improving PC comfort, education, and consults and more frequent practice is likely needed to lead to sustained improvements in communication competence.
- Semantic Scholar 2017 Article (Acta Neurologica Scandinavica)
A pilot randomized controlled trial comparing effectiveness of prism glasses, visual search training and standard care in hemianopia
Pilot trial to compare prism therapy and visual search training, for homonymous hemianopia, to standard care (information only).
- Semantic Scholar 2017 Article
Statistical modelling of runway incursion occurences in the United States
- Semantic Scholar 2017 Article (2017 Recent Developments in Control, Automation & Power Engineering (RDCAPE))
Efficient clear air turbulence avoidance algorithms using IoT for commercial aviation
With the growth of commercial aviation over the last few decades there have been many applications designed to improve the efficiency of flight operations as well as safety and security.
- NASA NTRS 2017 GSFC Reprint (Version printed in journal)
The Effect of Line Maintenance Activity on Airline Safety Quality
One of the arguments against deregulation of the airline industry has been the possibility that financially troubled carriers would be tempted to lower line maintenance spending, thus lowering maintenance quality and dec…
- NASA NTRS 2017 CDMS Conference Paper
Incident reporting: Its role in aviation safety and the acquisition of human error data
The rationale for aviation incident reporting systems is presented and contrasted to some of the shortcomings of accident investigation procedures.
- NASA NTRS 2017 CDMS Conference Paper
Assessment of simulation fidelity using measurements of piloting technique in flight
The U.S. Army and NASA joined together on a project to conduct a systematic investigation and validation of a ground based piloted simulation of the Army/Sikorsky UH-60A helicopter.
- NASA NTRS 2017 CDMS Conference Paper
From an automated flight-test management system to a flight-test engineer's workstation
Described here are the capabilities and evolution of a flight-test engineer's workstation (called TEST PLAN) from an automated flight-test management system.
- NASA NTRS 2017 CDMS Conference Paper
Vortical flow management for improved configuration aerodynamics: Recent experiences
Recent progress in vortex-control applications for alleviating the adverse consequences of three dimensional separation and vortical interactions on slender body/swept wing configurations is reported.
- NASA NTRS 2017 CDMS Conference Paper
The role of the research simulator in the systems development of rotorcraft
Over the last 20 years, flight simulators became widely accepted as training tools. Moreover, research simulators were used extensively by the fixed-wing industry: in the design, testing, and certification of new aircraf…
- NASA NTRS 2017 CDMS Conference Paper
Pre-flight risk assessment in Emergency Medical Service (EMS) helicopters
The Emergency Medical Service (EMS) industry has been the subject of several television and newspaper articles (Harvey and Jensen, 1987) which emphasized the negative aspects, (e.g., fatalities and high accident rates), …
- NASA NTRS 2017 ARC Conference Paper
Human Factors Directions for Civil Aviation
Despite considerable progress in understanding human capabilities and limitations, incorporating human factors into aircraft design, operation, and certification, and the emergence of new technologies designed to reduce …
- arXiv 2017 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Beam Tracking for UAV Mounted SatCom on-the-Move with Massive Antenna Array
Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)-satellite communication has drawn dramatic attention for its potential to build the integrated space-air-ground network and the seamless wide-area coverage.
- Semantic Scholar 2017 Article
The Look of Tiredness: Evaluation of Pilot Fatigue Based on Video Recordings
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2017 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
Qualitative Analysis of Loss of Control Aircraft Accidents Using Text Mining Techniques
The purpose of this study was to analyze the narrative National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) accident cause descriptions for general aviation (GA) Loss of Control (LOC) accident reports by the different certificati…
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2017 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
Assessing Situation Awareness in Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations
The objective of this study was to investigate the potential utility of the Situation Awareness Linked Indicators Adapted to Novel Tasks (SALIANT) methodology as an assessment tool in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) oper…
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2017 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
Detecting and Assessing Collision Potential of Aircraft and Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) by Visual Observers
Visual observers are used to assist the Remote Pilot with maintaining sight of the unmanned aircraft as well as scanning the surrounding airspace for potential collision hazards.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2017 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
Book Review: Angle of Attack: Air France 447 and the Future of Aviation Safety
This review provides insight on the content and a review of the quality of the recent release of Angle of Attack: Air France 447 and the Future of Aviation Safety from Lexographic.
- arXiv 2017 ARXIV arXiv preprint
A Generic Formation Controller and State Observer for Multiple Unmanned Systems
In this paper, we present a novel decentralized controller to drive multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) into a symmetric formation of regular polygon shape surrounding a mobile target.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2017 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
Wingtip Vortex Alleviation Using a Reverse Delta Type Add-on Device
The result of interactions of a wingtip vortex of a half-span wing and vortices generated by a slender reverse delta type add-on device were studied using Particle Image Velocimetry in a closed-loop low-speed wind tunnel…
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2017 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
Attitudes Toward Controlled Rest in Position (CRIP): A Gender Comparison Between Pilots and Non-Pilots
Prior studies demonstrate that controlled rest in position (CRIP) may help compensate for pilot fatigue. CRIP allows for one pilot to nap in their cockpit seat during the cruise phase of flight, provided that certain pol…
- Semantic Scholar 2017 Article
Skin-Spar Failure Detection of a Composite Winglet Using FBG Sensors
Winglets are introduced into modern aircraft to reduce wing aerodynamic drag and to consequently optimize the fuel burn per mission. In order to be aerodynamically effective, these devices are installed at thewing tip se…