An expert system framework to support aircraft accident and incident investigations

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-26
Author(s):  
C.B.R. Ng ◽  
C. Bil ◽  
T. O’Bree
Keyword(s):  
Expert System ◽  
Civil Aviation ◽  
Accident Investigation ◽  
Member States ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
International Civil Aviation Organisation ◽  
Evidence Analysis ◽  
Self Discovery ◽  
Aircraft Accident ◽  
Investigation Process

ABSTRACT The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) audits its Member States for safety oversight and monitors its Effective Implementation (EI). The global average EI was 68.83% in 2019, with 46% audited Member States achieving 75% EI (2022 target); however, an ICAO (2016 – 2018) audit highlighted six Annex 13 non-compliance issues. One issue was that more than 60% of Member States do not have a comprehensive and detailed investigator training program, contributing to many shortcomings that include a lack of essential and volatile evidence preservation, investigation management, investigation reporting and/or safety recommendations. This paper proposes an Expert System that captures knowledge in aircraft accident investigation generated over many years and allows aircraft investigators to share, access and interrogate accumulated knowledge to support the aircraft accident investigation process. The Expert System will improve the evidence analysing timeline, conclusion consistency and accuracy and support the on-the-job “field” training of evidence analysis through self-discovery.

ICAO Moves Ahead on Aircraft Noise

2001 ◽  
Vol 32 (9) ◽  
pp. 18-19
Keyword(s):  
Aircraft Noise ◽  
Civil Aviation ◽  
Member States ◽  
International Civil Aviation Organisation ◽  
The Eu ◽  
Unanimous Agreement

The 33rd Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), held in Montreal September 25th to October 5th, was attended by 1130 participants from 169 Member States, along with observers from 32 other civil aviation organisations. Unanimous agreement was reached on the noise issue, but only by the exercise of sufficient ambiguity and flexibility to offer an acceptable interpretation to all sides. There could now be a way forward on the EU-US hush kit dispute.

The development trend of the safety management system (sms) and the quality management system (qms), the formation of a unified corporate governance system in the “compliance management” format in the civil aviation

2020 ◽  
pp. 72-76
Author(s):  
A.A. Hasimov
Keyword(s):  
Quality Management ◽  
Management System ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Quality Management System ◽  
Development Trend ◽  
Civil Aviation ◽  
Corporate Management ◽  
Governance System ◽  
Safety Management System ◽  
Effective Implementation

The article considers the role of integration processes of the quality management system in the field of civil aviation. The process of effective implementation of IMS in the corporate environment is taken into consideration and substantiated. The analysis of ICAO-9859 Document is carried out and the need for the implementation of an integrated corporate management system in organizations operating in civil aviation is substantiated. The advantages of using integrated systems are substantiated. General and specific principles of the Safety Management System (SMS) and Quality Management System (QMS) are highlighted. The created system for the effective implementation of the IMS is considered using a specific example of applying the requirements of the “Safety Management Manual”.

Models for Codifying International Rules for Jurisdiction, Liability, Safety and Accident Investigation for Commercial Passenger Spaceflight

2014 ◽  
Vol 83 (3) ◽  
pp. 251-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricky J. Lee ◽  
Sarah L. Steele
Keyword(s):  
International Community ◽  
Civil Aviation ◽  
Flight Safety ◽  
Accident Investigation ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Maritime Law ◽  
Space Tourism ◽  
The Future

The prospect of commercial passenger spaceflight presents an unique opportunity to the space community, comprised not only of the scientists, engineers, enthusiasts and entrepreneurs, but also diplomats, governments, policy makers and legislators, to formulate an internationally acceptable set of requirements, standards and procedures that would give international consistency to operators of commercial passenger spaceflight, both for space tourism and for terrestrial transportation. It is important that the international community avail itself of this opportunity before various countries decide to become “flags of convenience” or to impose more stringent standards than overseas operators can comply with so as to protect a budding industry of their own. This article will explore, from parallels in maritime law and civil aviation law, and drawing from existing domestic examples of regulation, what lessons may be learnt from such existing bodies of law and regulation that may provide some guidance for the future formulation of regulations for on range safety, flight safety or accident investigation relating to commercial passenger spaceflight.

A Non-Precision Instrument Approach Procedure with Vertical Guidance (IPV) for Aircraft Landing Using GPS

2001 ◽  
Vol 54 (2) ◽  
pp. 281-291 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Sasi Bhushana Rao ◽  
A. D. Sarma ◽  
V. Venkata Rao ◽  
K. Ramalingam
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Control ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Civil Aviation ◽  
Primary System ◽  
Precision Instrument ◽  
Aircraft Landing ◽  
International Civil Aviation Organisation ◽  
Wide Area Augmentation System ◽  
Airport Runway ◽  
Near Future

In the near future, Spaced-Based Augmentation Systems (such as the Wide Area Augmentation System in North America) will become operational, permitting the use of GPS as a primary system for all phases of flight. Recently the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has recommended the use of un-augmented GPS as a supplemental navigation system for all phases of flight including non-precision approaches. In this paper, the salient features of the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system in India, and the use of conventional navigational aids are described. A new landing procedure is proposed using un-augmented GPS known as ‘a non-precision instrument approach procedure with vertical guidance (IPV)’ for Hyderabad Airport, Runway 27. This procedure, if implemented, would be cost-effective and reliable for many airports in India. An algorithm has also been developed for determining the range and bearing between the departure and the arrival waypoints of an aircraft using the IPV.

13. The European Commission

2020 ◽  
pp. 238-256
Author(s):  
Simon Bulmer ◽  
Owen Parker ◽  
Ian Bache ◽  
Stephen George ◽  
Charlotte Burns
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
International Relations ◽  
European Commission ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Policy Making ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Political Actor ◽  
Member States ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
Eu Policies

This chapter examines the European Commission’s functions and structure, along with its role in policy making. The Commission initiates legislation, may act as a mediator, manages some policy areas, is guardian of the Treaties, is a key actor in international relations, and the ‘conscience of the European Union’. The chapter proceeds by discussing the debate on the extent to which the Commission is an autonomous political actor or simply an agent of the member states. Finally, it analyses the increasing challenges faced by the Commission in securing effective implementation of EU policies and its response to concerns over its financial management of EU programmes.

The Provision of Aerodrome Obstruction Data for Rational Code Civil Air Transport Operations

1956 ◽  
Vol 60 (542) ◽  
pp. 121-130
Author(s):  
F. C. Petts
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Air Transport ◽  
Civil Aviation ◽  
Transport Aircraft ◽  
Performance Requirements ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
International Civil Aviation Organisation ◽  
Survey Technique ◽  
Terrestrial Photogrammetry ◽  
Code Civil

The introduction of rational performance requirements governing the operation of civil transport aircraft has given rise to a need for accurate and detailed information on obstructions in the vicinity of aerodromes. This paper states the origin and nature of the requirement and describes a survey technique, a particular application of terrestrial photogrammetry, which was used to meet it.In the United Kingdom and in other member countries of the International Civil Aviation Organisation considerable progress has been made towards the rationalisation of performance requirements governing the operation of civil transport aircraft.

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