Distinguished Seminar Series at CityUHK – Professor R. John Hansman: Analysis of Operational Data to Improve the Safety, Efficiency and Sustainability of Air Transportation

Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Venue: Room G7603, 7/F, Yeung Kin Man Academic Building, CityUHK (map)

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About Speaker:

Prof. R. John HANSMAN is the T. Wilson Professor of Aeronautics & Astronautics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he is the Director of the MIT International Center for Air Transportation. He conducts research on the application of information technology in operational aerospace systems. Prof. Hansman holds 6 patents and has authored over 250 technical publications. He has more than 6,000 hours of pilot in-command time in airplanes, helicopters and sailplanes including meteorological, production and engineering flight test experience. Prof. Hansman chairs the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Research Engineering & Development Advisory Committee (REDAC) as well as other national and international advisory committees. He is a member of the US National Academy of Engineering (NAE), a Fellow of the AIAA and has received numerous awards including the AIAA Dryden Lectureship in Aeronautics Research, the ATCA Kriske Air Traffic Award, Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award, a Laurel from Aviation Week & Space Technology, and the FAA Excellence in Aviation Award.

Abstract

This talk will discuss the use of data analytics to evaluate operational data. A number of current or recent projects will be discussed related to identifying and addressing emerging safety risks as well as projects identifying opportunities to improve the safety and efficiency of flight operations.