Assessing the Risks of Integrating Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) into the National Airspace System
Assessing the Risks of Integrating Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) into the National Airspace System

Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2018-10-04

Total Pages: 79

ISBN-13: 0309477530

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When discussing the risk of introducing drones into the National Airspace System, it is necessary to consider the increase in risk to people in manned aircraft and on the ground as well as the various ways in which this new technology may reduce risk and save lives, sometimes in ways that cannot readily be accounted for with current safety assessment processes. This report examines the various ways that risk can be defined and applied to integrating these Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) into the National Airspace System managed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). It also identifies needs for additional research and developmental opportunities in this field.

Enter the Drones
Enter the Drones

Author: Bill Carey

Publisher: Schiffer + ORM

Published: 2016-07-28

Total Pages: 219

ISBN-13: 1507300328

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How unmanned aerial vehicles proven in war were introduced in the US for peaceful purposes A narrative history covering the FAA's early experiences with UAVs to the present day While "drones" have become controversial recently, US federal agencies have used them since the 1990s

Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems

Author: Nancy J. Cooke

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2016-08-12

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 1118965884

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Highlights the human components of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, their interactions with the technology and each other, and the implications of human capabilities and limitations for the larger system Considers human factors issues associated with RPAS, but within the context of a very large system of people, other vehicles, policy, safety concerns, and varying applications Chapters have been contributed by world class experts in HSI and those with operational RPAS experience Considers unintended consequences associated with taking a more myopic view of this system Examines implications for practice, policy, and research Considers both civil and military aspects of RPAS

A Review of the Next Generation Air Transportation System
A Review of the Next Generation Air Transportation System

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2015-06-17

Total Pages: 125

ISBN-13: 0309371813

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The Next Generation Air Transportation System's (NextGen) goal is the transformation of the U.S. national airspace system through programs and initiatives that could make it possible to shorten routes, navigate better around weather, save time and fuel, reduce delays, and improve capabilities for monitoring and managing of aircraft. A Review of the Next Generation Air Transportation provides an overview of NextGen and examines the technical activities, including human-system design and testing, organizational design, and other safety and human factor aspects of the system, that will be necessary to successfully transition current and planned modernization programs to the future system. This report assesses technical, cost, and schedule risk for the software development that will be necessary to achieve the expected benefits from a highly automated air traffic management system and the implications for ongoing modernization projects. The recommendations of this report will help the Federal Aviation Administration anticipate and respond to the challenges of implementing NextGen.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Author: Kimon P. Valavanis

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2008-12-21

Total Pages: 533

ISBN-13: 1402091370

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Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) have seen unprecedented levels of growth during the last decade in both military and civilian domains. It is anticipated that civilian applications will be dominant in the future, although there are still barriers to be overcome and technical challenges to be met. Integrating UAS into, for example, civilian space, navigation, autonomy, see-detect-and-avoid systems, smart designs, system integration, vision-based navigation and training, to name but a few areas, will be of prime importance in the near future. This special volume is the outcome of research presented at the International Symposium on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, held in Orlando, Florida, USA, from June 23-25, 2008, and presents state-of-the-art findings on topics such as: UAS operations and integration into the national airspace system; UAS navigation and control; micro-, mini-, small UAVs; UAS simulation testbeds and frameworks; UAS research platforms and applications; UAS applications. This book aims at serving as a guide tool on UAS for engineers and practitioners, academics, government agencies and industry. Previously published in the Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, 54 (1-3, 2009).

Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Author: Ella Atkins

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2017-01-17

Total Pages: 740

ISBN-13: 1118866452

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UNMANNED AIRCRAF T SYSTEMS UNMANNED AIRCRAF T SYSTEMS An unmanned aircraft system (UAS), sometimes called a drone, is an aircraft without a human pilot on board ??? instead, the UAS can be controlled by an operator station on the ground or may be autonomous in operation. UAS are capable of addressing a broad range of applications in diverse, complex environments. Traditionally employed in mainly military applications, recent regulatory changes around the world are leading to an explosion of interest and wide-ranging new applications for UAS in civil airspace. Covering the design, development, operation, and mission profiles of unmanned aircraft systems, this single, comprehensive volume forms a complete, stand-alone reference on the topic. The volume integrates with the online Wiley Encyclopedia of Aerospace Engineering, providing many new and updated articles for existing subscribers to that work. The chapters cover the following items: Airframe configurations and design (launch systems, power generation, propulsion) Operations (missions, integration issues, and airspace access) Coordination (multivehicle cooperation and human oversight) With contributions from leading experts, this volume is intended to be a valuable addition, and a useful resource, for aerospace manufacturers and suppliers, governmental and industrial aerospace research establishments, airline and aviation industries, university engineering and science departments, and industry analysts, consultants, and researchers.

Drones
Drones

Author: Tamara Thompson

Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC

Published: 2016-01-27

Total Pages: 207

ISBN-13: 0737774223

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Readers will explore the issues surrounding drones, including why drones are controversial, how drone technology has outpaced regulation, whether or not domestic law enforcement agencies should be allowed to use drones, and if commercial drone use should be allowed.

Unmanned Aviation
Unmanned Aviation

Author: Laurence R. Newcome

Publisher: AIAA

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 9781563476440

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Newcome traces the family tree of unmanned aircraft all the way back to their roots as aerial torpedoes, which were the equivalent of todays cruise missiles. He discusses the work of leading aerospace pioneers whose efforts in the area of unmanned aviation have largely been ignored by history.