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View article: A life cycle sustainability assessment framework for more-electric propulsion aircraft technologies: A conceptual framework
A life cycle sustainability assessment framework for more-electric propulsion aircraft technologies: A conceptual framework Open
As the aviation industry continues to grow, the development and introduction of new, environmentally friendly aircraft technologies has been one of the emission-reduction goals established by aviation industry stakeholders. As such, newer …
View article: Ongoing Research Activities Supporting General Aviation Pilots and Weather Information Dynamics
Ongoing Research Activities Supporting General Aviation Pilots and Weather Information Dynamics Open
Most weather-related accidents in General Aviation (GA) can be attributed to incorrect situation assessment and decision-making. The FAA’s Weather Technology in the Cockpit (WTIC) Program sponsors research to address these human factors ch…
View article: Reassessing the ICAO’s Standard Taxi/Ground Idle Time: A Statistical Analysis of Taxi Times at 71 U.S. Hub Airports
Reassessing the ICAO’s Standard Taxi/Ground Idle Time: A Statistical Analysis of Taxi Times at 71 U.S. Hub Airports Open
Taxi time plays a critical role in airport capacity, aircraft fuel consumption, and emissions. It is defined as the time from touchdown to the gate and from the gate to liftoff. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) establis…
View article: Board 3: Risk Management in Helicopter Air Ambulance Operations Using PFMEA
Board 3: Risk Management in Helicopter Air Ambulance Operations Using PFMEA Open
Aeromedical transport facilitated by helicopters constitutes an indispensable element of emergency medical services in the United States. Helicopter Air Ambulances (HAA) ensure swift access to specialized medical care in emergencies such a…
View article: Board 2: Exploring Average Taxi Times at U.S. Hub Airports with ASDE-X
Board 2: Exploring Average Taxi Times at U.S. Hub Airports with ASDE-X Open
Airport taxi times affect operation efficiency and congestion, fuel consumption, and aircraft emissions. Aircraft taxi time refer to the time it takes for an aircraft to move from the gate to takeoff, or to move from landing to the gate. E…
View article: Comparison of Taxi-in and Taxi-out Times by Airport Hub Classification and Number of Hot Spots
Comparison of Taxi-in and Taxi-out Times by Airport Hub Classification and Number of Hot Spots Open
Taxi time has been identified as a significant factor that may affect airport capacity, congestion, fuel burn, and emissions. Reducing taxi time at airports may contribute to increasing airport efficiency and capacity, and reducing fuel co…
View article: Using SAE Resources in FMEA in an Aeronautical Engineering Technology Junior-Level Logistics Course
Using SAE Resources in FMEA in an Aeronautical Engineering Technology Junior-Level Logistics Course Open
SAE standards are widely used in the aerospace industry. The use of standards in classroom settings introduces students to industry standards that reinforce the importance of standards and lifelong learning. Undergraduate students gain exp…
View article: Value Perceptions of Industry Interactions in a National Airport Design Competition
Value Perceptions of Industry Interactions in a National Airport Design Competition Open
Interactions with subject matter experts during student design activities is an idea embraced by many faculty as a crucial component of a design course. However, the process of involving experts is challenging and takes a significant amoun…
View article: Women and BIPOC in Aerospace: Where Did They Come From and How Did They Get Here?
Women and BIPOC in Aerospace: Where Did They Come From and How Did They Get Here? Open
The low number of women and black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) compared to their population, is well-documented in engineering, engineering technology, and other STEM fields. Through this and ancillary documentation there is ag…
View article: Motivation and Impact of Diverse Student Teams in Graduate Projects
Motivation and Impact of Diverse Student Teams in Graduate Projects Open
Motivation and Impact of Diverse Student Teams in Graduate Projects In many industries, project teams are comprised of people with differing educational backgrounds, work experience, and cultural backgrounds. To better prepare students for…
View article: An Investigation of the Effect of Number of Hot Spots on Taxi Time at U.S. Hub Airports
An Investigation of the Effect of Number of Hot Spots on Taxi Time at U.S. Hub Airports Open
Hotspots on an airport movement area may require heightened attention by pilots and controllers, which may affect taxi times at airports. Taxi time could affect airport congestion, engine emissions related to air pollutants, and aircraft f…
View article: Exploratory Study of Sustainability Courses in Collegiate Level Engineering Programs
Exploratory Study of Sustainability Courses in Collegiate Level Engineering Programs Open
The aerospace and aviation industries have committed to becoming more sustainable. The challenge is to continue carbon neutral growth past 2020 and to reduce CO2e by 50% by 2050, based on 2005 levels. This challenge has been affirmed throu…
View article: Preliminary Identification and Analysis of Encoding Errors in GA Pilot Weather Reports (PIREPs)
Preliminary Identification and Analysis of Encoding Errors in GA Pilot Weather Reports (PIREPs) Open
Pilot Weather Reports (PIREPs) are one way that pilots may provide local weather information to other pilots, air traffic control (ATC), flight services, and the weather services. These pilot reports provide firsthand real-time information…
View article: Student Paper: Engine Wash and Sustainability in an Engineering Technology
Student Paper: Engine Wash and Sustainability in an Engineering Technology Open
Aviation has become a trusted forefront and reliable mode of transportation for both people and goods. In recent years, the rapid growth of the air transport industries has also increased International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) an…
View article: Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft at Airports: A Review of the Infrastructure Requirements and Planning Challenges
Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft at Airports: A Review of the Infrastructure Requirements and Planning Challenges Open
Hydrogen-fueled aircraft are a promising innovation for a sustainable future in aviation. While hydrogen aircraft design has been widely studied, research on airport requirements for new infrastructure associated with hydrogen-fueled aircr…
View article: Exploration of Natural Language Processing (NLP) Applications in Aviation
Exploration of Natural Language Processing (NLP) Applications in Aviation Open
As a result of the tremendous boost in computational power, the current prevalence of large bodies of data, and the growing power of data-driven algorithms, natural language processing (NLP) has recently experienced rapid progressions in m…
View article: Work-in-Progress: A Structured Approach to Graduate Program Assessment
Work-in-Progress: A Structured Approach to Graduate Program Assessment Open
Graduate programs may use assessments in preparation for accreditation. There are numerous and significant challenges that underlie the assessment of technical graduate programs. Such challenges include the number of core courses taken by …
View article: Connecting Critical System Thinking Principles with Hands-On Discovery Activities
Connecting Critical System Thinking Principles with Hands-On Discovery Activities Open
Graduate students in university-level aviation and aerospace management may choose to take a Critical Systems Thinking (CST) course. The objective of the CST course is to improve the student’s ability to solve complex problems by identifyi…
View article: A Hands-on Project for Avionics Systems Course in Aviation Engineering Technology Program
A Hands-on Project for Avionics Systems Course in Aviation Engineering Technology Program Open
Avionics systems is one of the compulsory courses for students majoring in Aeronautical Engineering Technology (AET), an undergraduate program accredited by ABET-ETAC. Students in the AET program are expected to develop an integrated abili…
View article: A Course Improvement Strategy That Works: The Improvement of Student Satisfaction Scores in a Lecture and Laboratory Course Using a Structured Course Modification Methodology
A Course Improvement Strategy That Works: The Improvement of Student Satisfaction Scores in a Lecture and Laboratory Course Using a Structured Course Modification Methodology Open
Courses that have been stable for a long time may, after analysis, be found to struggle to meet current assessment and certification requirements. Over time these courses become not only misaligned, but also need to be refreshed with innov…
View article: Motivations for Including Sustainability in a National Airport Design Competition
Motivations for Including Sustainability in a National Airport Design Competition Open
Student Paper Airport Sustainability as a business strategy with both short-term and long-term benefits. More and more airports are trying to integrate sustainability into their long-range planning and day-to-day operations. Airports that …
View article: Public Perception of Engineering Technology: A Literature Review
Public Perception of Engineering Technology: A Literature Review Open
Engineering technology describes a field closely related to engineering in which practical application of learned concepts is emphasized over theoretical knowledge. Although an increasing amount of emphasis is being placed on the importanc…
View article: Lifelong Learning in an Aircraft Engine Systems Laboratory Course
Lifelong Learning in an Aircraft Engine Systems Laboratory Course Open
Lifelong Learning in an Aircraft Engine Systems Laboratory Course Lifelong learning is a part of student outcome in ABET ETAC in Criterion 3 (2017-2018, 2018-2019) as “self-directed continuing professional development”. Lifelong learning C…
View article: Lean Six Sigma Principles In Capstone Aeronautical Engineering Technology Courses
Lean Six Sigma Principles In Capstone Aeronautical Engineering Technology Courses Open
NOTE: The first page of text has been automatically extracted and included below in lieu of an abstract Lean Six Sigma Principles in Capstone Aeronautical Engineering Technology Courses Abstract The Aeronautical Engineering Technology prog…
View article: Using Process Fmea In An Aeronautical Engineering Technology Capstone Course
Using Process Fmea In An Aeronautical Engineering Technology Capstone Course Open
NOTE: The first page of text has been automatically extracted and included below in lieu of an abstract Using Process FMEA in an Aeronautical Engineering Technology Capstone Course Abstract In the Aeronautical Engineering Technology progra…
View article: First Time Accreditation: Lessons Learned From The Abet Accreditation Process
First Time Accreditation: Lessons Learned From The Abet Accreditation Process Open
NOTE: The first page of text has been automatically extracted and included below in lieu of an abstract First-Time Accreditation: Lessons Learned from the ABET Accreditation Process Abstract As the faculty from the new Industrial Engineeri…
View article: Incorporating The 5 S Philosophy Into A Modern Engineering Education Program At Texas A&M University Commerce
Incorporating The 5 S Philosophy Into A Modern Engineering Education Program At Texas A&M University Commerce Open
NOTE: The first page of text has been automatically extracted and included below in lieu of an abstract Incorporating the 5S Philosophy into a Modern Engineering Education Program at Texas A&M University-Commerce Andrew E. Jackson, Ph.D., …