Research papers

Detect-and-Avoid System Performance for Large UAS in Civil Airspace

MIT Lincoln Lab evaluation of detect-and-avoid (DAA) algorithms for large UAS operations in civil airspace. Underpins the RTCA SC-228 DAA Phase 1 + Phase 2 minimum operational performance standards.

Effects of Brownout and Whiteout on Rotorcraft Mishap Rates

USACRC mishap-data analysis of brownout (dust) + whiteout (snow) DVE (Degraded Visual Environment) rotorcraft accidents 2002-2014. Drove development of Synthetic Vision + Helmet-Mounted Display DVE-mitigation technology …

Crew Resource Management Training in the U.S. Air Force

USAF Air Combat Command study of crew resource management (CRM) training effectiveness across legacy + 5th-gen fighter squadrons. Documents mishap-rate reductions attributable to CRM and identifies training gaps in singl…

Spatial Disorientation Countermeasures in Tactical Aviation

US Navy aerospace medicine evaluation of spatial disorientation countermeasures — Pensacola Spatial Disorientation Trainer outcomes + Coriolis illusion susceptibility.

Aircraft Battle Damage Repair and Structural Integrity

Air Force Research Lab analysis of battle damage repair effectiveness on composite + metallic airframes. Examines field repair strategies + their effect on continued airworthiness.

Cognitive Workload in Single-Pilot Operations

NPS thesis examining cognitive workload in single-pilot operations across tactical jet + UAS control. Uses NASA-TLX + heart-rate variability to quantify workload signatures.

Fatigue Risk Management for Military Aviation

USAF School of Aerospace Medicine review of fatigue risk management practices for military aviators — combat sortie generation, ULR cargo operations, ISR remotely piloted operations.

Helicopter Pilot Workload and Operator Fatigue in MEDEVAC Missions

USAARL field study of MEDEVAC helicopter pilot workload + fatigue. Drove implementation of crew-rest enhancements + adoption of dual-pilot operations in high-tempo OEF/OIF MEDEVAC units.