Masking effects on subjective annoyance to aircraft flyover noise: An fMRI study
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DOI: 10.1002/hbm.25016
Abstract: Sound masking, a new noise control technology, has been applied to improve subjective perception of noise in recent years. However, the neural mechanisms underlying this technology are still unclear. In this study, 18 healthy subjects… read more here.
Keywords: aircraft; subjective annoyance; annoyance; sound masking ... See more keywords
Nowcasting algorithm for wind fields using ensemble forecasting and aircraft flight data
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DOI: 10.1002/met.1704
Abstract: This study proposes an algorithm that combines ensemble numerical weather-prediction model data and aircraft flight data in a wind nowcasting system for safe and efficient aircraft operation. It uses an ensemble-weighted average method based on… read more here.
Keywords: aircraft; forecast performance; flight data; flight ... See more keywords
Safeguards: A key process safety tool in jet fuel management from refinery to aircraft wings
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DOI: 10.1002/prs.11969
Abstract: Emphasis on aviation safety and the drive for an industry safety revolution sadly came as an aftermath of several aircraft accidents and fatalities. In Nigeria alone, 112 aircraft crashes were recorded from 1939 to 2015.… read more here.
Keywords: aircraft; process safety; safety; fuel ... See more keywords
Topology optimization of a pre-stiffened aircraft bulkhead
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DOI: 10.1007/s00158-019-02284-w
Abstract: The bulkhead of an aft-fuselage twin-engine mounted aircraft is a pivotal structural component from a noise and vibrations perspective as it is the main transmission path for the engine-induced vibration to propagate into the passenger… read more here.
Keywords: optimization; pre stiffened; aircraft; bulkhead ... See more keywords
Optimisation of thin-walled hybrid vertical struts for crashworthy aircraft designs
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DOI: 10.1007/s00158-019-02350-3
Abstract: This research concerns the crashworthiness enhancement of a model of a Boeing 737-200 fuselage section. Using a validated numerical specimen, four thin-walled crushable hybrid energy absorbers are added to the aircraft to work as vertical… read more here.
Keywords: vertical struts; hybrid vertical; aircraft; walled hybrid ... See more keywords
Design optimization of a business aircraft seat considering static and dynamic certification loading and manufacturability
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DOI: 10.1007/s00158-020-02650-z
Abstract: A conceptual design for a lightweight business aircraft seat was developed using topology optimization in a 2-stage approach to consider both the static and dynamic certification test requirements of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) Section… read more here.
Keywords: aircraft; seat; topology; optimization ... See more keywords
A multidisciplinary design optimization for conceptual design of hybrid-electric aircraft
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DOI: 10.1007/s00158-021-03033-8
Abstract: Aircraft design has become increasingly complex since it depends on technological advances and integration between modern engineering systems. These systems are multidisciplinary, i.e., any process or division of any aircraft design produces effects in all… read more here.
Keywords: aircraft; design optimization; multidisciplinary design; hybrid electric ... See more keywords
Bat collisions with civil aircraft in the Republic of Ireland over a decade suggest negligible impact on aviation safety
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DOI: 10.1007/s10344-017-1081-x
Abstract: Globally, collisions between wildlife and aircraft are a serious threat to aviation safety. While reported collisions have increased in recent years, the impact of these collisions on air safety is rarely quantified. Here, we report… read more here.
Keywords: aircraft; civil aircraft; aviation safety; bat collisions ... See more keywords
Towards Probabilistic Formal Analysis of SATS-Simultaneously Moving Aircraft (SATS-SMA)
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DOI: 10.1007/s10817-017-9416-6
Abstract: The objective of NASA’s Small Aircraft Transportation System (SATS) Concept of Operations (ConOps) is to facilitate high volume operation of advanced small aircraft operating in non-towered, non-radar airports. This system can provide improved and accessible… read more here.
Keywords: aircraft; towards probabilistic; moving aircraft; analysis ... See more keywords
USS Independence’s Aircraft
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DOI: 10.1007/s11457-018-9201-7
Abstract: Submerged aircraft are a newly emerging area of study in underwater archaeology. In August 2016, a multidisciplinary team conducted the first archaeological survey of the deep water (829 m) wreck of the ex-USS Independence (CVL22), a… read more here.
Keywords: aircraft; uss independence; archaeology; survey ... See more keywords
Creep Life Degradation and Microstructure Degeneration in a Low-Pressure Turbine Blade of a Military Aircraft Engine
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DOI: 10.1007/s11668-017-0271-x
Abstract: Military aircraft engines operate under arduous environmental conditions with rapid throttle excursions as a part of its mission requirements. Life of an aircraft engine particularly of a military class is limited by the longevity of… read more here.
Keywords: aircraft; degradation; creep life; microstructure degeneration ... See more keywords