Publications

Academic contributions to AI and autonomous systems research.

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.

UASAviation SafetyCollision AvoidanceAutonomous Systems
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Automated 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.

Autonomous VehiclesWinter MaintenanceRoboticsAutomation
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Autonomous 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.

Cargo AviationAutonomous FlightLogisticsUAS Integration
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HALE 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.

Solar AviationHALERenewable EnergySustainable Flight
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Organizational 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.

Aviation SafetyOrganizational CultureSafety ManagementHuman Factors
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Safely 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.

UAS IntegrationNASAviation SafetyRegulatory Framework
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Viability 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.

Pilotless AviationCargo OperationsAutonomyEconomic Analysis
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