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Small UAS (sUAS) Mid-Air Collision (MAC) Likelihood

PI Ryan Wallace

This research focuses on sUAS MAC likelihood analysis with general aviation (GA) and commercial aircraft. Because severity research varies based on where a collision occurred on a manned aircraft, this likelihood research will not only look at the probability of a MAC, but also the likelihood of colliding with different parts of a manned aircraft.

Complete Mid-Air Collision (MAC) risk assessments require estimates of both collision severity and collision likelihood. This research focuses on sUAS MAC likelihood analysis with General Aviation (GA) and commercial aircraft. Because severity research varies based on where a collision occurred on a manned aircraft, this likelihood research will not only look at the probability of MAC but also the likelihood of colliding with different parts of a manned aircraft.

Research Dates

03/01/2021 to 02/01/2023

Researchers

  • David Cross

    David Cross

    Department
    Department of Aeronautics
    Degrees
    Ph.D., Northcentral University
    Ed.D., Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
    M.A.S., M.B.A., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
    M.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University
    B.S., Vanderbilt University
  • Dothang Truong

    Dothang Truong

    Department
    School of Graduate Studies (SGS)
    Degrees
    Ph.D., University of Toledo
  • Ryan Wallace

    Ryan Wallace

    Department
    Aeronautical Science Department
    Degrees
    Ed.D., Graduate Certificate, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
    M.S., B.S., University of North Dakota
  • Scott Richard Winter

    Scott Richard Winter

    Department
    School of Graduate Studies (SGS)
    Degrees
    Ph.D., Purdue University-Main Campus
    M.S., B.S., Minnesota State University-Mankato

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