Crash Course: Lessons Learned From Accidents Involving Remotely Piloted and Autonomous Aircraft: Lessons Learned From Accidents Involving Remotely Piloted and Autonomous ircraft (NASA Sp)

Merlin, Peter W.

ISBN 10: 0160915414 / ISBN 13: 9780160915413

Published by US National Aeronautics and Spac, 2013

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Crash Course: Lessons Learned From Accidents Involving Remotely Piloted and Autonomous Aircraft: Lessons Learned From Accidents Involving Remotely Piloted and Autonomous ircraft (NASA Sp)
• Publisher: US National Aeronautics and Spac
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0160915414
• ISBN 13: 9780160915413
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

This volume contains an investigation of remotely piloted research vehicle (RPRV) and unmanned aircraft system (UAS) mishaps and will examine their causes, consequences, resultant corrective actions, and lessons learned. Most undesired outcomes usually do not occur because of a single event, but rather from a series of events and actions involving equipment malfunctions and/or human factors. This book comprises a series of case studies focusing mostly on accidents and incidents involving experimental aircraft. The information provided should be of use to flight-test organizations, aircraft operators, educators, and students, among others. These lessons are not unique to the UAS environment and are also applicable to human aviation and space flight activities. Common elements include crew resource management, training, mission planning issues, management and programmatic pressures (e.g., schedule, budget, resources), cockpit/control station design, and other factors. (Contains copyright material)

About the Author

Peter W. Merlin has authored numerous books and articles on aerospace history and technology. He has appeared in documentary television programs for Discovery Channel, the History Channel, National Geographic, and others, including Modern Marvels, Mystery Hunters, Inside Area 51, Return to Area 51, Atomic Journeys, Area 51 Declassified, and The Truth Behind Area 51.