Research papers
5,896 papers · NASA NTRS, NTSB, FAA CAMI
NASA NTRS · 1,277 NTSB Safety Studies · 12 NTSB Aircraft Accident Reports · 17 Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons · 1,993
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- 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 …
- Semantic Scholar 2016 Article (International Conference on Reliability, Maintainability and Safety)
Review on civil aviation safety investment research
- 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 …
- 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.
- 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…
- Semantic Scholar 2016 Article
Failure prognosis of multiple uncertainty system based on Kalman filter and its application to aircraft fuel system
Failure prognosis is the key point of prognostic and health management or condition-based maintenance, the multiple uncertainty sources in real world will lead to inaccurate prediction.
- Semantic Scholar 2016 Article (Symposium on Dependable Autonomic and Secure Computing)
Nonintrusive pilot fatigue monitoring
- 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.
- Semantic Scholar 2016 Article
NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS)
- 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…
- Semantic Scholar 2016 Article (Interacción)
Trajectory Recovery System: Angle of Attack Guidance for Inflight Loss of Control
This paper describes the design and development of an ecological display to aid pilots in the recovery of an In-Flight Loss of Control event due to a Stall (ILOC-S).
- Semantic Scholar 2016 Article (Hum. Factors)
Benefits of Imperfect Conflict Resolution Advisory Aids for Future Air Traffic Control
Imposing the CRA automation did increase performance and reduce workload as compared with manual performance and the use of CRA aid would benefit ATC operations across traffic densities, suggesting its application for fu…
- 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.
- Semantic Scholar 2016 Article
Can we learn from aviation: safety enhancements in transport by achieving human orientated resilient shipping environment
It is well reported in the literature that more than 80% of shipping accidents are attributed to Human/organisational Error. Maritime community has realised that despite all the increased safety standards and technologic…
- 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…
- arXiv 2016 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Reconciling heat-flux and salt-flux estimates at a melting ice-ocean interface
The ratio of heat and salt flux is employed in ice-ocean models to represent ice-ocean interactions. In this study, this flux ratio is determined from direct numerical simulations of free convection beneath a melting, ho…
- NASA NTRS 2016 CDMS Conference Paper
Analysis of general aviation single-pilot IFR incident data obtained from the NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System
An analysis of incident data obtained from the NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) has been made to determine the problem areas in general aviation single-pilot IFR (SPIFR) operations.
- NASA NTRS 2016 CDMS Conference Paper
General aviation crash safety program at Langley Research Center
The purpose of the crash safety program is to support development of the technology to define and demonstrate new structural concepts for improved crash safety and occupant survivability in general aviation aircraft.
- NASA NTRS 2016 CDMS Conference Paper
Safety awareness, pilot education, and incident reporting programs
Education in safety awareness, pilot training, and accident reporting is discussed. Safety awareness and risk management are examined. Both quantitative and qualitive risk management are explored.
- NASA NTRS 2016 CDMS Conference Paper
Accident investigation
Aircraft accident investigations are discussed with emphasis on those accidents that involved weather as a contributing factor. The organization of the accident investigation board for air carrier accidents is described …
- NASA NTRS 2016 CDMS Conference Paper
Coupled rotor-body vibrations with inplane degrees of freedom
In an effort to understand the vibration mechanisms of helicopters, the following basic studies are considered. A coupled rotor-fuselage vibration analysis including inplane degrees of freedom of both rotor and airframe …
- NASA NTRS 2016 LaRC Conference Paper
Wake Vortex Encounter Research
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is conducting research to improve airport capacity by reducing the separation distance between aircraft.
- NASA NTRS 2016 CDMS Conference Paper
Aerodynamic characteristics in ground proximity
Results from recent investigations in the Langley V/STOL tunnel of an externally blown flap and an upper surface blown flap configuration in ground proximity are presented.
- NASA NTRS 2016 CDMS Conference Paper
Aircraft engine sump-fire studies
Results of ongoing experimental studies are reported in which a 125-millimeter-diameter-advanced-bearing test rig simulating an engine sump is being used to find the critical range of conditions for fires to occur.
- NASA NTRS 2016 CDMS Conference Paper
Effect of wind turbine generator model and siting on wind power changes out of large WECS arrays
Methods of reducing the WECS generation change through selection of the wind turbine model for each site, selection of an appropriate siting configuration, and wind array controls are discussed.
- NASA NTRS 2016 CDMS Conference Paper
Modeling lateral acceleration effects on pilot performance
Attendant to the direct side force maneuver of a Vectored Force Fighter is the transverse acceleration imposed on the pilot. This lateral acceleration (Gy), when combind with a positive Gz stress, is a potential source o…
- NASA NTRS 2016 CDMS Conference Paper
Flight crew training technology: A review
The process of flight crew training is emphasized herein. Flight simulators and other training equipment are discussed, but the point is made that such equipment does not constitute the training process in its entirety.
- NASA NTRS 2016 CDMS Conference Paper
Integrated Approach to Flight Crew Training
The computer based approach used by United Airlines for flight training is discussed. The human factors involved in specific aircraft accidents are addressed.