Publications

My work in one place: academic papers on unmanned systems, ISR and aviation safety, shorter writing on autonomy and leadership, and reviews published elsewhere. Newest first in each section. Also on Google Scholar.

Papers (10)

Edge ISR: Revolutionizing Intelligence in Contested Environments

Over the Horizon Journal, April 2025

Edge computing architectures for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance in contested, bandwidth-constrained environments.

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Chicago

Blakeney, Ryan. "Edge ISR: Revolutionizing Intelligence in Contested Environments." Over the Horizon Journal, April 25, 2025. https://othjournal.com/2025/04/25/edge-isr-revolutionizing-intelligence-in-contested-environments/.

APA 7

Blakeney, R. (2025, April 25). Edge ISR: Revolutionizing Intelligence in Contested Environments. Over the Horizon Journal. https://othjournal.com/2025/04/25/edge-isr-revolutionizing-intelligence-in-contested-environments/

BibTeX
@article{blakeney2025edge,
  author  = {Blakeney, Ryan},
  title   = {Edge ISR: Revolutionizing Intelligence in Contested Environments},
  journal = {Over the Horizon Journal},
  year    = {2025},
  month   = apr,
  url     = {https://othjournal.com/2025/04/25/edge-isr-revolutionizing-intelligence-in-contested-environments/}
}

A Systematic Review of Current Adaptive Human-Machine Interface Research

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University · UNSY 691 Graduate Capstone, October 2020

Comprehensive systematic review of 108 peer-reviewed samples examining how intelligent interfaces can dynamically adjust to operator cognitive state, workload, and situational awareness in unmanned aircraft systems.

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Chicago

Blakeney, Ryan. "A Systematic Review of Current Adaptive Human-Machine Interface Research." Graduate capstone paper, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Worldwide Campus), 2020. https://ryanblakeney.com/papers/adaptive-hmi.html.

APA 7

Blakeney, R. (2020). A Systematic Review of Current Adaptive Human-Machine Interface Research [Graduate capstone paper, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Worldwide Campus)]. https://ryanblakeney.com/papers/adaptive-hmi.html

BibTeX
@mastersthesis{blakeney2020systematic,
  author = {Blakeney, Ryan},
  title  = {A Systematic Review of Current Adaptive Human-Machine Interface Research},
  school = {Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Worldwide Campus)},
  type   = {Graduate capstone paper},
  year   = {2020},
  url    = {https://ryanblakeney.com/papers/adaptive-hmi.html}
}

Workload Analysis of Menu Layering in Unmanned Aircraft Systems Control Stations

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University · ASCI 638, May 2020

Human-factors analysis of how menu layering in unmanned aircraft control stations affects operator workload, drawing on design standards and mishap research.

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Chicago

Blakeney, Ryan. "Workload Analysis of Menu Layering in Unmanned Aircraft Systems Control Stations." Course paper, ASCI 638: Human Factors in Unmanned Aerospace Systems, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, May 17, 2020. https://ryanblakeney.com/papers/menu-layering-workload.html.

APA 7

Blakeney, R. (2020, May 17). Workload Analysis of Menu Layering in Unmanned Aircraft Systems Control Stations [Unpublished course paper, ASCI 638]. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide. https://ryanblakeney.com/papers/menu-layering-workload.html

BibTeX
@techreport{blakeney2020workload,
  author      = {Blakeney, Ryan},
  title       = {Workload Analysis of Menu Layering in Unmanned Aircraft Systems Control Stations},
  institution = {Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide},
  type        = {Course paper},
  number      = {ASCI 638},
  year        = {2020},
  month       = may,
  url         = {https://ryanblakeney.com/papers/menu-layering-workload.html}
}

Autonomous Cargo Aviation

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University · UNSY 601, March 2020

Research on fully autonomous cargo aircraft systems — operational feasibility, safety protocols, and economics.

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Chicago

Blakeney, Ryan. "Autonomous Cargo Aviation." Course paper, UNSY 601: Unmanned Systems Command, Control, and Communications, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, March 8, 2020. https://ryanblakeney.com/papers/autonomous-cargo-aviation.html.

APA 7

Blakeney, R. (2020, March 8). Autonomous Cargo Aviation [Unpublished course paper, UNSY 601]. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide. https://ryanblakeney.com/papers/autonomous-cargo-aviation.html

BibTeX
@techreport{blakeney2020autonomous,
  author      = {Blakeney, Ryan},
  title       = {Autonomous Cargo Aviation},
  institution = {Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide},
  type        = {Course paper},
  number      = {UNSY 601},
  year        = {2020},
  month       = mar,
  url         = {https://ryanblakeney.com/papers/autonomous-cargo-aviation.html}
}

Organizational Safety Effects in Flight Operations

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University · ASCI 634, May 2018

Analysis of organizational factors affecting safety outcomes across aviation organizations.

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Chicago

Blakeney, Ryan. "Organizational Safety Effects in Flight Operations." Course paper, ASCI 634: Aviation/Aerospace Psychology, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, May 13, 2018. https://ryanblakeney.com/papers/organizational-safety.html.

APA 7

Blakeney, R. (2018, May 13). Organizational Safety Effects in Flight Operations [Unpublished course paper, ASCI 634]. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide. https://ryanblakeney.com/papers/organizational-safety.html

BibTeX
@techreport{blakeney2018organizational,
  author      = {Blakeney, Ryan},
  title       = {Organizational Safety Effects in Flight Operations},
  institution = {Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide},
  type        = {Course paper},
  number      = {ASCI 634},
  year        = {2018},
  month       = may,
  url         = {https://ryanblakeney.com/papers/organizational-safety.html}
}

Automated Snow Plow

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University · UNSY 610, March 2018

How autonomous snow plows could keep roads clear when crews must stop in heavy snow, using North Dakota's highway operations as the case.

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Chicago

Blakeney, Ryan. "Automated Snow Plow." Course paper, UNSY 610: Unmanned Systems Autonomy and Automation, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, March 2, 2018. https://ryanblakeney.com/papers/automated-snow-plow.html.

APA 7

Blakeney, R. (2018, March 2). Automated Snow Plow [Unpublished course paper, UNSY 610]. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide. https://ryanblakeney.com/papers/automated-snow-plow.html

BibTeX
@techreport{blakeney2018automated,
  author      = {Blakeney, Ryan},
  title       = {Automated Snow Plow},
  institution = {Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide},
  type        = {Course paper},
  number      = {UNSY 610},
  year        = {2018},
  month       = mar,
  url         = {https://ryanblakeney.com/papers/automated-snow-plow.html}
}

HALE Solar Hybrid Applications

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University · UNSY 615, October 2017

High-altitude long-endurance aircraft powered by solar-hybrid propulsion for sustainable aviation.

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Chicago

Blakeney, Ryan. "HALE Solar Hybrid Applications." Course paper, UNSY 615: Unmanned Systems Power, Propulsion, and Maneuvering, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, October 1, 2017. https://ryanblakeney.com/papers/hale-solar-hybrid.html.

APA 7

Blakeney, R. (2017, October 1). HALE Solar Hybrid Applications [Unpublished course paper, UNSY 615]. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide. https://ryanblakeney.com/papers/hale-solar-hybrid.html

BibTeX
@techreport{blakeney2017hale,
  author      = {Blakeney, Ryan},
  title       = {HALE Solar Hybrid Applications},
  institution = {Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide},
  type        = {Course paper},
  number      = {UNSY 615},
  year        = {2017},
  month       = oct,
  url         = {https://ryanblakeney.com/papers/hale-solar-hybrid.html}
}

Air to Air Sense and Avoid on UAS

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University · UNSY 605, 2017

Comprehensive research on unmanned aircraft collision avoidance systems for increasingly congested airspace.

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Chicago

Blakeney, Ryan. "Air to Air Sense and Avoid on UAS." Course paper, UNSY 605: Unmanned Systems Sensing, Perception, and Processing, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 2017. https://ryanblakeney.com/papers/air-to-air-sense-and-avoid.html.

APA 7

Blakeney, R. (2017). Air to Air Sense and Avoid on UAS [Unpublished course paper, UNSY 605]. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. https://ryanblakeney.com/papers/air-to-air-sense-and-avoid.html

BibTeX
@techreport{blakeney2017air,
  author      = {Blakeney, Ryan},
  title       = {Air to Air Sense and Avoid on UAS},
  institution = {Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University},
  type        = {Course paper},
  number      = {UNSY 605},
  year        = {2017},
  url         = {https://ryanblakeney.com/papers/air-to-air-sense-and-avoid.html}
}

Information on Safely Integrating UAS in the NAS

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University · RSCH 665, 2016

Literature-based assessment of the safety risks and viability of letting unmanned aircraft fly in the National Airspace System alongside manned aircraft.

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Chicago

Blakeney, Ryan. "Information on Safely Integrating UAS in the NAS." Course paper, RSCH 665: Statistical Analysis, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 2016. https://ryanblakeney.com/papers/uas-nas-integration.html.

APA 7

Blakeney, R. (2016). Information on Safely Integrating UAS in the NAS [Unpublished course paper, RSCH 665]. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. https://ryanblakeney.com/papers/uas-nas-integration.html

BibTeX
@techreport{blakeney2016information,
  author      = {Blakeney, Ryan},
  title       = {Information on Safely Integrating UAS in the NAS},
  institution = {Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University},
  type        = {Course paper},
  number      = {RSCH 665},
  year        = {2016},
  url         = {https://ryanblakeney.com/papers/uas-nas-integration.html}
}

Viability of Unmanned Aircraft Replacing Cargo Aircraft Pilots

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University · UNSY 501, 2016

Assessment of operational, economic, and regulatory viability of unmanned cargo aviation.

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Chicago

Blakeney, Ryan. "Viability of Unmanned Aircraft Replacing Cargo Aircraft Pilots." Course paper, UNSY 501: Application of Unmanned Systems, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 2016. https://ryanblakeney.com/papers/viability-uas.html.

APA 7

Blakeney, R. (2016). Viability of Unmanned Aircraft Replacing Cargo Aircraft Pilots [Unpublished course paper, UNSY 501]. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. https://ryanblakeney.com/papers/viability-uas.html

BibTeX
@techreport{blakeney2016viability,
  author      = {Blakeney, Ryan},
  title       = {Viability of Unmanned Aircraft Replacing Cargo Aircraft Pilots},
  institution = {Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University},
  type        = {Course paper},
  number      = {UNSY 501},
  year        = {2016},
  url         = {https://ryanblakeney.com/papers/viability-uas.html}
}

Writing (27)

Layered Mentorship

Leadership · July 17, 2022

Mentorship these days has been viewed through the lens of sending a text to check on someone now and then, asking how they are doing. The term mentors…

AirSim: Using Python to fly a sUAS

Autonomy and AI · April 17, 2021

As I have gone through the motions to teach myself how to use Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, I have started to build out my small skill…

Machine Learning Update

Autonomy and AI · December 26, 2020

I have been reading the book titled Hands-On Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn, Keras, and TensorFlow: Concepts, Tools, and Techniques to Build Intel…

Python Line of Sight Calculator

Autonomy and AI · December 21, 2020

In learning machine learning and Python, I created a mini-project to help determine the Python language and the math behind it. Using this code, I can…

Starting Machine Learning

Autonomy and AI · December 2, 2020

I was reading tech articles and I came across this article from Gizmodo. After reading the article, I found the paper here. This sparked an interest i…

Influences on Memory

Human factors · June 27, 2020

The use of short term type memory to not only listen but to visually see something while still cognitively understanding at the same time is referred…

Human Thinking and Artificial Intelligence

Autonomy and AI · June 6, 2020

Artificial Intelligence AI or a functioning system that can think as a human can change definition over time based on discoveries and increases in com…

Neural Networks and Human-Machine Interactions

Autonomy and AI · June 6, 2020

The use of human and machine thinking in a dynamic system can potentially increase the capabilities of the system. With the use of machine learning an…

DJI Mavic Mini Mishap Investigation

Human factors · May 7, 2020

In an article written by Jhaveri 2020, he explains the events that unfolded to the eventual crash and loss of his DJI Mavic Mini. Jhaveri, referred to…

Unmanned and Manned Aircraft Autonomy

Autonomy and AI · April 30, 2020

Several researchers from many backgrounds have sought to create a methodology to measure Levels of Autonomy LoA Elliot & Stewart, 2011. These LoA can…

Physiological Issues in UAS

Human factors · April 22, 2020

Physiological issues in Unmanned Aircraft Systems UAS cover multiple areas to include stress, lack of sleep, sickness, and physical discomfort. Many O…

UAS Integration into the NAS

Unmanned systems · April 18, 2020

NextGen and Unmanned Aircraft Systems UAS Traffic Management System UTM are future advancements for the National Airspace System NAS . These new techn…

UAM, UTM, and NextGen

Unmanned systems · April 9, 2020

Urban Air Mobility UAM is the commercial use of carrying goods and people using manned or unmanned systems. Air Taxi and Parcel delivery are two examp…

Instructors Shape the Fight

Leadership · April 5, 2020

Instructors are the lifeblood of a unit. They can break down a cocky mentality and reach down to raise someone up who needed to be shown the path to s…

ERAU Virtual HUB

Unmanned systems · March 30, 2020

For this week I developed and tested a UAS using the ERAU Virtual HUB program. I chose the “missing hiker” scenario. To look for the missing hiker, I…

Three Human Factors for UAS

Human factors · March 25, 2020

Human factors can fall into multiple categories for unmanned systems. This can include the Human-Computer Interface HCI or even the control links that…

UAS Human Factors

Human factors · March 21, 2020

I have started a new term with ERAU. The title of the course is ACSCI 638 Human Factors in Unmanned Aerospace Systems. In this course, we are discussi…

UAS Space Based Systems on Mars

Unmanned systems · December 30, 2019

When looking at operations of UAS on Mars, we must first identify what application we are designing the system for. There are currently two operation…

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