Research projects - Miscellaneous

This section covers research activities in the following area:

  • Parts and Appliances
  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems
  • Fuels including alternative fuels

 

Reference Title Status Date
EASA.2009/2 Mode S Transponder in High Density Operational Environment (MOSTDONT) Final 21/10/2010
EASA.2008/6 Safety Implications of Biofuels in Aviation (SIoBiA) Final 31/08/2010
EASA.2008/2 Evaluation of Strength Degradation of Fabric particularly used for Cargo Nets Final 31/12/2009
EASA.2008/8 Preliminary Impact Assessment On the Safety of Communications for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Final 08/12/2009

Detailed description

Mode S Transponder in High Density Operational Environment (MOSTDONT)
Reference: EASA.2009/2
Description: The main objectives of the project are to conduct an evaluation of the characteristics of Mode-S interrogation signal (1030 MHz band) in high traffic density airspace and to develop amendments to the existing standard tests for aircraft transponder (ED-73C).
Status: Final
Date: 21/10/2010
View File: Study Report EASA.2009/2

Safety Implications of Biofuels in Aviation (SIoBiA)
Reference: EASA.2008/6
Description: Analysis of the safety implications of the use of biofuels (ethanol admixture) for piston engines and general aviation aircraft and assessment of potential environmental benefits.
Status: Final
Date: 31/08/2010
View File: Study Report EASA.2008/6

Evaluation of Strength Degradation of Fabric particularly used for Cargo Nets
Reference: EASA.2008/2
Description: The primary objective of the project is to investigate the evaluation of strength degradation of fabric particularly used for cargo nets. The project should involve tests according to NAS3610 of a representative number of nets including controlled in-service data. To get a set of representative data the study should include nets from different net manufacturer; the used nets should be taken from operational service of different airlines including at least one cargo airline and different service life time, e.g. 1 year, 2 years, 3 years.
Status: Final
Date: 31/12/2009
View File: Study Report EASA.2008/2

Preliminary Impact Assessment On the Safety of Communications for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
Reference: EASA.2008/8
Description: In recent years considerable effort has been expended world-wide into the development of technologies, procedures and standards that will allow Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to become fully integrated into the Air Traffic Management (ATM) environment. The communications architectures required to operate UAS in this environment will form the foundation upon which many technologies, systems and operational procedures will be based. There are many architecture options available and acceptable but no single, obvious solution. It was essential to explore these options in order to advice regulators on the approach to be adopted.

The objective of this study was to provide an initial input and guidance for the Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) process. This has been achieved through a Preliminary Impact Assessment on the safety and other factors that will be affected by the architecture(s) used for UAS communication systems. In particular, the use of the electromagnetic spectrum emerged as one of the key factors to be considered when selecting the proper architecture. The work carried out in this project is essential to satisfy the safety criteria required for UAS to be operated in non-segregated airspace. Some of the architectures could be implemented through the Communication Service Provider.
Status: Final
Date: 8 December 2009
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