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Meeting	ACGS Committee Meeting 118 - Minneapolis, MN - October 2016
Agenda Location	4 GENERAL COMMITTEE TECHNICAL SESSION 4.2 Research Institutions, Industry, and University Reports 4.2.1 Research Institutions and Companies 4.2.1.7 Crew Systems
Title	Crew Systems
Presenter	Dick Newman
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Abstract	We have programs in three areas: Unmanned Aircraft, Airworthiness Findings, and Spatial Disorientation Modeling. Our efforts in unmanned aircraft (UAVs) have been to review mishaps and develop risk-based airworthiness and operational requirements for safe operation. UAVs have had a poor safety record because of a lack of redundancy in critical components, particularly in their flight control systems and propulsion systems. We have conducted a risk assessment for small civil UAVs (up to 55 lb). Our approach estimates the risk to the general public. This approach is currently used by the FAA to assess the risk of commercial space launch mishaps. The results indicate that current flight control and propulsion reliabilities do not support safe UAV operations in congested areas. The midair collision risk with transport airplanes appears acceptable. Small unmanned helicopters pose particular risks and may not be safe to operate in urban environments. Other projects include acting as a Designated Engineering Representative performing airworthiness approvals for TCAS, ADS-B, and cockpit instrumentation. We have also just begun consulting on Spatial Disorientation Modeling.