Application of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to Support Disaster Response and Recovery Efforts

This continuing research project features detailed examination of legal, procedural, and technological requirements, advancements, and constraints affecting how UAS can best be applied to support disaster response and recovery efforts. Through review of evolving UAS regulatory requirements, best practices, technological advancements, and comparison to conventional means, alternative methods may be identifiable to augment and improve emergency response efforts. Better understanding the complexities of the response environment and available options, will better support future actions.

Project Details

Campus: Worldwide Campus
College: Worldwide College of Aviation
Department: Worldwide Department of Aeronautics, Worldwide College of Aviation, Worldwide Campus
Type: Faculty-Staff
Start Date: 02/01/2014
End Date: 04/30/2014

Research Team

Principal Investigators

Brent A. Terwilliger
Brent A. Terwilliger

Associate Professor and Program Coordinator

  • Department of Aeronautics
  • Worldwide College of Aviation

CO-Investigators

Dennis A. Vincenzi
Dennis A. Vincenzi

Associate Professor

  • Dept of Human Factors, Safety and Social Sciences
  • Worldwide College of Arts & Sciences