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Peysakhovich, V. (author), Ledegang, W. (author), Houben, M. (author), Groen, E. (author)Eye movements analysis has great potential for understanding operator behaviour in many safety-critical domains, including aviation. In addition to traditional eye-tracking measures on pilots’ visual behavior, it seems promising to incorporate machine learning approaches to classify pilots’ visual scanning patterns. However, given the multitude...conference paper 2022
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Groen, E.L. (author), Clark, T.K. (author), Houben, M.M.J. (author), Bos, J.E. (author), Mumaw, R. (author)Background: It is difficult for accident investigators to objectively determine whether spatial disorientation may have contributed to a fatal airplane accident. In this paper, we evaluate three methods to reconstruct the possible occurrence of the somatogravic illusion based on flight data recordings from an airplane accident. (2) Methods: The...article 2022
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van den Hoed, A. (author), Landman, A. (author), van Baelen, D. (author), van Paassen, R. (author), Groen, E.L. (author), Mulder, M. (author)Objective: We tested whether a procedure in a hexapod simulator can cause incorrect assumptions of the bank angle (i.e., the “leans”) in airline pilots as well as incorrect interpretations of the attitude indicator (AI). Background: The effect of the leans on interpretation errors has previously been demonstrated in nonpilots. In-flight,...article 2022
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Landman, A. (author), Kalogeras, D. (author), Houben, M. (author), Groen, E. (author)Background: Previous research has shown that experiencing motion stimuli negatively impacts cognitive performance. Objective: In the current study, we investigate whether this impact relates to Type-II spatial disorientation (SD), to motion stimulus magnitude, or to an interaction of these factors. Method: Stimuli for participants (n = 23)...article 2022
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Usmani, O.A. (author)This document consists of a quick overview of some existing consumer compensation schemes offered by the aviation industry. This will consist of (if the information was available) a description of how the scheme works, an overview of the project types the scheme proposes, information about the scope/size of the scheme, data about costs, and...report 2021
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Usmani, O. (author), de Wilde, H. (author), Uslu, A. (author)An increasing number of people experiences flight shame (or ‘flygskam’ in Swedish, where the term originated). However, as of yet this has not resulted in a reduction in the number of flights. Flying currently remains the default option for (international) travel.report 2021
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Usmani, O.A. (author), de Wilde, H. (author)The impact of using renewable fuels means multiplying fuel cost by a factor 2-6. The aim of this document is to illustrate how large the impact of replacing fossil fuels with renewable ones is in the aviation sector.report 2021
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de Wilde, H. (author)Goal: Provide substantiation for the extra costs of biokerosene and synthetic kerosene, compared to kerosene from fossil origin that we use in the article on aviation on energy.nl, supported by numbers from authoritative sources.other 2021
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Hur, C. (author), Berdowski, T. (author), Ferreira, C. (author), Schepers, G. (author), Boorsma, K. (author)BEM (Bladed Element Momentum) models have shown to be inaccurate in predicting loads in the case of yawed flow [1-3]. Actuator disk momentum theory is the basis for BEM codes, following Glauert's auto-gyro theory [4]. Therefore, a first step to improve BEM in yawed flow is to assess momentum models for the actuator disk in yaw and investigate...conference paper 2019
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Landman, A. (author), Davies, S. (author), Groen, E.L. (author), van Paassen, M.M.R. (author), Lawson, N.J. (author), Bronkhorst, A.W. (author), Mulder, M. (author)We hypothesized that an incorrect expectation due to spatial disorientation may induce roll reversal errors. To test this, an in-flight experiment was performed, in which forty non-pilots rolled wings level after receiving motion cues. A No-leans condition (subthreshold motion to a bank angle) was included, as well as a Leans-opposite condition ...article 2019
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Bahceli, G. (author), Atli-Veltin, B. (author), Wilbers, D. (author), Cebeci, H. (author)Energy transition towards cleaner fuels and renewable energy brings the attention to liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquid hydrogen (LH2) applications. Cryogenic storage temperatures make the suitable material selection for the construction of such applications difficult. Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) thermoplastics are...conference paper 2019
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Landman, H.M. (author), van Middelaar, S. (author), Groen, E.L. (author), van Paassen, R. (author), Bronkhorst, A.W. (author), Mulder, M. (author)Several checklist-based methods have been proposed to help pilots manage startle in unexpected situations. In the current experiment, we tested how pilots reacted to using such a method, which featured the mnemonic COOL: Calm down – Observe – Outline – Lead. Using a motion-based simulator outfitted with a non-linear aerodynamic model of a small...conference paper 2019
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Landman, H.M. (author)After several recent flight safety events, such as the accident of Air France flight 447 in 2009, investigators determined that surprise and startle can severely disrupt pilot responses. They concluded that pilots need to be better prepared for unexpected and potentially startling situations. In response, aviation safety authorities have...doctoral thesis 2019
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Ravishanara, A.K. (author), Ozdemir, H. (author), Franco, A. (author)In this study a new approach to model the effect of vortex generators in integral boundary layer equations is described. Vortex generators (VGs) are commonly used on wind turbine blades to avoid early separation of flow which helps not only to increase the lift but also delays the stall. Delaying the stall angle of wind turbine blades will allow...conference paper 2019
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Landman, H.M. (author), Groen, E.L. (author), Frank, M. (author), Steinhardt, G. (author), van Paassen, R. (author), Bronkhorst, A.W. (author), Mulder, M. (author)Aviation safety organizations have recommended that airline pilots are trained for startle and surprise. However, little information is available on useful training interventions. Therefore, a training intervention trial was executed during airline recurrent simulator training. The method consisted of a slow visual scan from the side-window,...conference paper 2019
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Ledegang, W.D. (author), Groen, E.L. (author)BACKGROUND: Adequate instrument scanning is considered an important countermeasure against spatial disorientation (SD). Remarkably, literature on the relation between SD and pilots’ visual scanning is scarce. The objective of this simulator study was to investigate the influence of SD on pilots’ visual scanning and flight performance. METHODS:...article 2018
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Sgobba, T. (author), Landon, L.B. (author), Marciacq, J.B. (author), Groen, E.L. (author), Tikhonov, N. (author), Torchia, F. (author)Selection and training represent two means of ensuring flight crew members are qualified and prepared to perform safely and effectively in space. The first part of the chapter looks at astronaut selection beginning with the evolutionary changes in the US and Russian programs. A discussion of the critical skills and selection best practices...bookPart 2018
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Landman, H.M. (author), Groen, E.L. (author), van Paassen, M.M. (author), Bronkhorst, A.W. (author), Mulder, M. (author)Objective: A conceptual model is proposed in order to explain pilot performance in surprising and startling situations. Background: Today’s debate around loss of control following in-flight events and the implementation of upset prevention and recovery training has highlighted the importance of pilots’ ability to deal with unexpected events....article 2017
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D'Amour, S. (author), Bos, J.E. (author), Keshavarz, B. (author)Visually induced motion sickness (VIMS) is a well-known sensation in virtual environments and simulators, typically characterized by a variety of symptoms such as pallor, sweating, dizziness, fatigue, and/or nausea. Numerous methods to reduce VIMS have been previously introduced; however, a reliable countermeasure is still missing. In the...article 2017