SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL AEROSPACE REPORTS
A Biweekly Publication of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
VOLUME 44, ISSUE 5 - March 10, 2006
03 AIR TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY
Includes passenger and cargo air transport operations; airport ground operations; flight safety and hazards; and aircraft accidents.
Systems and hardware specific to ground operations of aircraft and to airport construction are covered in 09 Research and Support Facilities (Air).
Air traffic control is covered in 04 Aircraft Communications and Navigation.
For related information see also 16 Space Transportation and Safety and 85 Technology Utilization and Surface Transportation.
20060006701 Colorado Univ., Denver, CO, USA
Worker and Worksite Factors in DIA Construction Injury
Glazner, J.; Bondy, J.; Lipscomb, H.; Lezotte, D.; Guarini, K.; Nov. 29, 2004; 32 pp.; In English Report No.(s): PB2006-103491; No Copyright; Avail.: CASI: A03, Hardcopy
The objectives are: (1) to develop a method to capture factors contributing to injury from the text of injury reports; (2) to link injury report text with a corresponding workers' compensation administrative database; (3) to analyze the linked data to determine factors contributing to specific types of injury and types of work; (4) to estimate injury and payment rates for each contributing factor; and (4) to analyze injury report text for specific injury mechanisms with particularly high rates of occurrence or particularly high payment rates. NTIS
Airports; Construction; Health; Injuries; Personnel; Safety
20060006847 Civil Aerospace Medical Inst., Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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Examining ATC Operational Errors Using the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System
Scarborough, Alfretia; Bailey, Larry; Pounds, Julia; December 2005; 35 pp.; In English; Original contains black and white illustrations Report No.(s): DOT/FAA/AM-05/25; No Copyright; Avail.: CASI: A03, Hardcopy
In the literature of aviation accidents and incidents, human error has been recognized as the predominant factor contributing to aviation mishaps. Consequently, a number of human error models and taxonomies have been adapted to study the unique characteristics of flying an aircraft. However, relatively few attempts have been made to apply the same tools toward understanding the human factors causes of air traffic control (ATC) operational errors (OEs). An operational error is an occurrence attributable to an element of the air traffic system in which aircraft separation minima are not maintained. As a first attempt to systematically examine the underlying human causes of Oh, we report on the results of a study that consisted of three phases: (1) conducting a literature review to identifjr candidate error models and taxonomies, (2) selecting an appropriate error model or taxonomy for use in the ATC environment, and (3) applying the selected error model, or taxonomy, to a subset of the items identified by the FAA as OE causal factors. The results of our study revealed that, of the models and taxonomies examined, the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS) was the taxonomy most readily adapted for use in an initial examination of ATC OEs. Causal factor items from 5,011 OE reports were classified using the HFACS taxonomy. Most items were classified as decision errors and skill-based errors. Additional research is needed to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the factors that contribute to ATC decision errors and skill-based errors. Author
Air Traffic Control; Classifications; Error Analysis; Human Factors Engineering; Aerospace Medicine; Flight Operations
20060006849 Research and Technology Organization, Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
Precision Airdrop
December 2005; 62 pp.; In English; Original contains color and black and white illustrations Report No.(s): RTO-AG-300-Vol-24; AC/323(SCI-125)TP/125-Vol-24; Copyright; Avail.: CASI: C01, CD-ROM: A04, Hardcopy
This AGARDograph describes the basic principles and testing considerations for precision airdrop systems. A variety of precision airdrop systems available as commercial-off-the-shelf and others in various stages of development will be described in general terms. Some of the systems described are currently in use while other systems are in development. This report also concentrates on the aircraft navigation to the airdrop release point and on the trajectory control and concepts of airdropped payloads to enable accurate ground impacts. In addition, the report outlines the need for precision airdrop systems and introduces the reader to potential Concepts of Operations. A list of useful reference documents is included in the report. These can be helpful to the reader looking for appropriate details if the full background should be needed for information contained in this AGARDograph. Author
Airdrops; Systems Engineering; Air Transportation; Precision
20060007627 Bureau of the Census, Washington, DC, USA
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Economic Census 2002: Transportation and Warehousing, Industry Series. Air Transportation
Jul. 2004; 36 pp.; In English Report No.(s): PB2006-103828; EC02-48I-04; No Copyright; Avail.: CASI: A03, Hardcopy
Industries in the Air Transportation subsector provide air transportation of passengers and/or cargo using aircraft, such as airplanes and helicopters.
The subsector distinguishes scheduled from nonscheduled air transportation.
Scheduled air carriers fly regular routes on regular schedules and operate even if flights are only partially loaded.
Nonscheduled carriers often operate during nonpeak time slots at busy airports.
These establishments have more flexibility with respect to choice of airport, hours of operation, load factors, and similar operational characteristics.
Nonscheduled carriers provide chartered air transportation of passengers, cargo, or specialty flying services.
Specialty flying services establishments use general purpose aircraft to provide a variety of specialized flying services. NTIS
Air Transportation; Census; Economics; Industries; Transportation
20060007631 Federal Aviation Administration, Washington, DC USA
Federal Aviation Administration Flight Plan 2006-2010. Executive Summary
January 2006; 52 pp.; In English Report No.(s): PB2006-104605; No Copyright; Avail.: CASI: A04, Hardcopy
The mission of the Federal Aviation Administration is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world. The mission is to improve continuously the safety and efficiency of aviation, while being responsive to the customers and accountable to the public. We conduct our business in accordance with these values: safety; quality; integrity; and people. NTIS
Flight Plans; Aerospace Systems; Aircraft Safety
20060007632 Federal Aviation Administration, Washington, DC USA
Federal Aviation Administration Flight Plan 2006-2010
January 2006; 64 pp.; In English Report No.(s): PB2006-104606; No Copyright; Avail.: CASI: A04, Hardcopy
The mission of the Federal Aviation Administration is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world. The vision is to improve continuously the safety and efficiency of aviation, while being responsive to the customers and accountable to the public. We conduct our business in accordance with these values: safety; quality; integrity; and people. NTIS
Flight Plans; Aerospace Systems; Aircraft Safety; Flight Safety
Source: NASA
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