Air to Air Sense and Avoid on UAS
Aviation Safety Research, 2020
Comprehensive research on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) collision avoidance systems, addressing critical safety challenges in increasingly congested airspace. This work establishes frameworks for real-time detection and avoidance capabilities essential for safe UAS integration into national airspace.
Read PaperAutomated Snow Plow Systems
Autonomous Vehicle Research, 2020
Development of automated snow plow systems leveraging autonomous navigation and perception technologies. Research focuses on improving winter road maintenance efficiency while reducing operator exposure to hazardous conditions through intelligent automation.
Read PaperAutonomous Cargo Aviation Systems
Transportation Automation Journal, 2020
Pioneering research on fully autonomous cargo aircraft systems, examining operational feasibility, safety protocols, and economic viability. This comprehensive study analyzes transformation of air cargo logistics through unmanned aerial systems capable of long-haul autonomous operations.
Read PaperHALE Solar Hybrid Applications
Renewable Aviation Energy, 2020
Investigation of high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) aircraft powered by solar-hybrid propulsion systems. Research demonstrates pathways to sustainable aviation through renewable energy integration, extending operational endurance while reducing environmental impact.
Read PaperOrganizational Safety Effects in Flight Operations
Aviation Safety Management, 2020
Analysis of organizational factors affecting safety outcomes in flight operations. Research examines how organizational culture, training programs, and safety management systems impact operational safety metrics and incident rates across aviation organizations.
Read PaperSafely Integrating UAS in the National Airspace System
Aviation Safety & Integration, 2020
Strategic framework for safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the National Airspace System (NAS). Addresses regulatory, technological, and operational challenges to enable seamless UAS operations alongside manned aviation.
Read PaperViability of Unmanned Aircraft Replacing Cargo Aircraft Pilots
Future Aviation Systems, 2020
Comprehensive assessment of operational, economic, and regulatory viability of replacing human pilots with unmanned systems in cargo aviation. Evaluates technological readiness, cost-benefit analysis, and implementation pathways for pilotless cargo operations.
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