Reduced Crew Operations Research at NASA Ames Research CenterIn 2012, NASA began exploring the feasibility of single pilot reduced crew operations (SPORCO) in the context of scheduled passenger air carrier operations (i.e., Parts 121 and 135). This research was spurred by two trends in aviation research: the trend toward reducing costs and a shortage of pilots. A series of simulations were conducted to develop tools and a concept of operations to support RCO. This slide deck is a summary of the NASA Ames RCO research prepared for an R T team at Airbus. Airbus is considering moving forward with reducing crew during the cruise phase of flight with long-haul flights and is interested in the work we have completed.
Document ID
20170002295
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Brandt, Summer L. (San Jose State Univ. CA, United States)
Lachter, Joel (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA United States)
Date Acquired
March 17, 2017
Publication Date
February 21, 2017
Subject Category
Economics And Cost AnalysisAir Transportation And Safety