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Noise abatement is a current and ever-changing issue that leaves some groups satisfied and others dissatisfied. Given that noise is a natural byproduct of aviation, it is the duty of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to mitigate noise pollution and the effects that it has on the surrounding community. With the FAA currently progressing to modernize the National Airspace System, communities around the United States have expressed their concerns regarding changes of flight paths, notably the City of Phoenix. Public unrest has increased intensively since the implementation of Performance Based Navigation (PBN) departure procedures in September of 2014. The unrest has allegedly stemmed from a lack of consultation from the Federal Aviation Administration to the City of Phoenix and surrounding communities. Documented complaints have not only been filed by the City, but also by National Prehistoric Preservation areas within the valley. The City of Phoenix and the State of Arizona filed a lawsuit against the FAA to dispute the flight path changes. The court ruled in favor of Arizona and required the FAA to revert to the flight paths that were in place before the changes. This paper is an immersion into the current state of what has occurred within the Phoenix Terminal Airspace (PTA), the effects that the changes have had on the natural and social environment, the FAA, and the NextGen initiative which the FAA is said to be implementing. This paper will also inform the reader of how a departure procedure is created, how the public can stay better informed of what the FAA is planning, and possible long-term solutions that will satisfy both the environmental and modernization requirements placed on the PTA.
ContributorsCharles, Kyle (Author) / Wallmueller, Katherine (Thesis director) / Delugt, H. (Committee member) / Aviation Programs (Contributor) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2018-05
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The primary purpose of this research was to evaluate the differences in retention intention between men and women in collegiate aviation programs. Data was collected through the use of surveys and follow-up interviews. It was found that women are no more likely than men to consider dropping out of their academic institution or abandoning the pursuit of a career in aviation. Regardless of retention intention, women in collegiate aviation programs report a much lower sense of belonging than men, which can be attributed to low self-efficacy, a lack of representation of women, and feeling disconnected from both peers and faculty. All of the women interviewed did not identify gender as a salient identity when describing these similar experiences and instead pointed to other social identities and factors to explain their feelings. Survey and interview results, however, indicate that women in collegiate aviation programs often responded to questions similarly regardless of experience level, race and ethnicity, or sexual orientation.
ContributorsShantz, Rachael M. (Author) / Cirillo, Michael (Thesis advisor) / Roscoe, Rod (Committee member) / Wallmueller, Katherine (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2022
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With the rapid advancements in aviation technology, the concept of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) has gained considerable attention as a potential solution to address the growing demands for urban transportation. AAM refers to the use of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for short-haul flights within urban and suburban areas. However, the implementation of AAM systems requires careful evaluation of feasibility, considering the existing structure of the National Airspace System (NAS) and local planning considerations. This research paper presents a comprehensive framework to assess the feasibility of AAM corridors in urban environments. Firstly, the integration aspect focuses on evaluating the compatibility of AAM operations with the existing airspace infrastructure. The framework assesses the potential impact of introducing AAM corridors on airspace capacity, safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability. Additionally, it explores the required modifications or upgrades to existing NAS infrastructure to accommodate AAM operations. Secondly, the framework addresses local planning considerations, acknowledging that AAM corridors operate within specific urban or suburban landscapes. It considers factors such as land use, noise levels, public acceptance, emergency response capabilities, and integration with existing transportation networks. The framework provides decision-makers, urban planners, and aviation stakeholders with valuable insights into the feasibility of implementing AAM corridors, enabling informed policy decisions, infrastructure planning, and the development of regulation to support the safe and efficient deployment of AAM systems.
ContributorsLanglais, Grayson Zachary (Author) / Cirillo, Michael (Thesis advisor) / O'Brien, Marc (Committee member) / Drew, Craig (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2023
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Airports are a critical component of a region’s network and socioeconomic development. Regardless of the type of airport–commercial, general, regional, national, or international–their construction and development are highly advantageous to communities. Some advantages include, but are not limited to new job opportunities, access to the global market, and increased economic activity. Nonetheless, airport development has some downsides that a community must always account for. These downsides directly impact the sustainability of a region; greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, energy inefficiencies, water pollution, air pollution, and waste are just a few examples. However, twenty-first century global sustainability efforts are shifting the dynamic of sustainability practices in the U.S. The fight for a balance between socioeconomic benefits and the minimization of negative environmental impacts is advancing thanks to the development and implementation of sustainable practices and technology. For instance, U.S. airport development has seen a rise in the use of sustainable construction technologies and practices. Some of the examples of construction technologies and practices implemented in sustainable airport development are virtual design and construction, Spot by Boston Dynamics, prefabrication, and others. The multiple-case studies based on these technologies and practices indicate joint efforts for sustainability by the aviation and construction industries.
ContributorsPalacios, Martha Dennise (Author) / Cirillo, Michael (Thesis advisor) / Faith, Edward (Committee member) / Pearson, Michael (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2023
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Recent studies found that culture as part of the socio-cultural lens of human factors has a significant role in aviation safety, not limited to aircraft accident causation. This research aims to employ the Global Leadership and Organizational Behaviour Effectiveness (GLOBE) model to examine the effect of cultural influence on aviation accident causation analysis, in accordance with the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS), with a focus on cases of Indonesian aviation accidents and US aviation accidents. This qualitative research effort evaluated six cases of Indonesian aviation accidents and six cases of US aviation accidents in the period between 2002 through 2022. The analysis used the preliminary HFACS results developed by the author and further analyzed using semi-structured interviews with six Indonesian aviation experts and four US experts to examine the existence of cultural influence on the accidents. Thematic content analysis was utilized to analyze cultural influence on aircraft accident causation cases based on participants’ narration. The result covered the effect of the cultural differences between Indonesia and the US, including the characteristics of power distance, in-group collectivism, and performance orientation on HFACS analysis, which could logically lead to a more comprehensive analysis of issues at the level of unsafe supervision and organizational influences, and could result in a recommendation regarding future enhancement to the HFACS model.
ContributorsPutri, Fiodesy Gemilang (Author) / Cirillo, Michael (Thesis advisor) / Faith, Edward (Committee member) / Pearson, Michael (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2022
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The primary objective of this research paper is to gather information on how individuals engaged in flight operations and maintenance activities perceive the expanding role of automation as it relates to the integration of Uncrewed Aerial Systems Traffic Management (UTM) into the National Airspace System (NAS). Rulemaking efforts to address operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS), including operations over people, performance requirements for aircraft, and operator qualifications, among others, have been ongoing. Decisions regarding a system architecture that reflects requirements of a fully automated service model that interfaces with current Air Traffic Services systems are yet to be finalized. Gaining the perspective of individuals currently working in the field of aviation is an important step in gauging any resistance to change and support for the rapid evolution occurring in the global Air Traffic Management (ATM) system.
ContributorsButler, Kyle Abraham (Author) / Cirillo, Michael (Thesis advisor) / Park, Sandra (Committee member) / Wallmueller, Katherine (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2024
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The aviation industry is considered to be the safest when it comes to transportation of people and property. The standards by which companies provide air transportation are held are very high. Nevertheless, a shortage in the number of pilots exists and companies must look for ways to meet demands. One of the ways to resolve this issue is to introduce unmanned systems on a broader scale – to transport people and property. The public’s perception regarding this issue has not been well documented. This survey identified what the public’s attitude is towards the use of these systems. One hundred fifty-seven people participated in this survey. Statistical analyses were conducted to determine if participant demographics, previous aviation background, and comfort levels were significantly related to various transportation technologies. Those who were comfortable or uncomfortable with self-driving cars kept their same comfort level for other technologies such as drone delivery services. The survey also revealed that the vast majority of respondents did not feel comfortable being a passenger on fully autonomous aircraft. With an overwhelming percentage of society not comfortable with the idea of there being no pilot for the aircraft, it is important for companies working to implement this technology to pay close attention to the public perception of autonomous aircraft.
ContributorsWollert, Matthew Benjamin (Author) / Niemczyk, Mary (Thesis advisor) / Nullmeyer, Robert (Committee member) / Wallmueller, Katherine (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2018