With the announcement of the United States Space Shuttle program in the late 1970’s, commanders o... more With the announcement of the United States Space Shuttle program in the late 1970’s, commanders of the Soviet Space Program felt an urgency to develop an appropriate response to what was seen as a military threat and an attempt to secure space superiority. The Buran space program, though similar in appearance to the US Space Shuttle, had many distinct differences that allowed it to carry out its first and only unmanned spaceflight. The program was abruptly ended after that first flight and the only operational spacecraft fell into disrepair.
In early 2010, the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority received a grant from the Federal Avi... more In early 2010, the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority received a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to complete a feasibility study for the construction of a new general aviation airport near the City of Oak Ridge located within Roane County, Tennessee. In support of the aviation operations specialization, this project will evaluate the impact of new airport development on the surrounding airports as well as the economic, social, and political benefits associated with the development. The project will strive to measure and analyze the current demand within Anderson, Loudon, and Roane Counties for a new general aviation airport to be located in Oak Ridge, TN by surveying aircraft owners within these counties in order to determine whether enough demand currently exists to sustain the airport.
The recent development of the commercialized human spaceflight industry has sparked a great inter... more The recent development of the commercialized human spaceflight industry has sparked a great interest in the utilization of spacecraft for suborbital transportation as well as the growing space tourism industry. The Federal Aviation Administration has recognized the developments that have occurred in this industry and has begun looking towards developing new technology and procedures for the integration of commercial spacecraft into the national airspace system. As the frequency of spaceflight operations and the number of new spaceports continue to increase, the necessity for a system which enables aircraft and spacecraft to operate in the same airspace will become evident. This paper will identify some of the challenges of spacecraft integration into the national airspace system as well as attempt to provide viable solutions for the smooth transition to a more space-friendly airspace system.
Prior to the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, aircraft operations in Russia relied primarily on ... more Prior to the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, aircraft operations in Russia relied primarily on air traffic control services provided by antiquated equipment developed and managed by both the Soviet military and the national airline, Aeroflot. Since then, the air traffic control system in Russia has experienced significant modifications and upgrades. Recent changes to the management of air traffic in the Russian airspace system have opened the doors to more use by civil aviation operations. This paper will give readers a glimpse into air traffic control operations prior to the fall of the Soviet Union and will analyze the current trends towards the optimization of the Russian air traffic control system.
With the announcement of the United States Space Shuttle program in the late 1970’s, commanders o... more With the announcement of the United States Space Shuttle program in the late 1970’s, commanders of the Soviet Space Program felt an urgency to develop an appropriate response to what was seen as a military threat and an attempt to secure space superiority. The Buran space program, though similar in appearance to the US Space Shuttle, had many distinct differences that allowed it to carry out its first and only unmanned spaceflight. The program was abruptly ended after that first flight and the only operational spacecraft fell into disrepair.
In early 2010, the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority received a grant from the Federal Avi... more In early 2010, the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority received a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to complete a feasibility study for the construction of a new general aviation airport near the City of Oak Ridge located within Roane County, Tennessee. In support of the aviation operations specialization, this project will evaluate the impact of new airport development on the surrounding airports as well as the economic, social, and political benefits associated with the development. The project will strive to measure and analyze the current demand within Anderson, Loudon, and Roane Counties for a new general aviation airport to be located in Oak Ridge, TN by surveying aircraft owners within these counties in order to determine whether enough demand currently exists to sustain the airport.
The recent development of the commercialized human spaceflight industry has sparked a great inter... more The recent development of the commercialized human spaceflight industry has sparked a great interest in the utilization of spacecraft for suborbital transportation as well as the growing space tourism industry. The Federal Aviation Administration has recognized the developments that have occurred in this industry and has begun looking towards developing new technology and procedures for the integration of commercial spacecraft into the national airspace system. As the frequency of spaceflight operations and the number of new spaceports continue to increase, the necessity for a system which enables aircraft and spacecraft to operate in the same airspace will become evident. This paper will identify some of the challenges of spacecraft integration into the national airspace system as well as attempt to provide viable solutions for the smooth transition to a more space-friendly airspace system.
Prior to the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, aircraft operations in Russia relied primarily on ... more Prior to the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, aircraft operations in Russia relied primarily on air traffic control services provided by antiquated equipment developed and managed by both the Soviet military and the national airline, Aeroflot. Since then, the air traffic control system in Russia has experienced significant modifications and upgrades. Recent changes to the management of air traffic in the Russian airspace system have opened the doors to more use by civil aviation operations. This paper will give readers a glimpse into air traffic control operations prior to the fall of the Soviet Union and will analyze the current trends towards the optimization of the Russian air traffic control system.
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