Copyright (c) 2013 Purdue University All rights reserved. http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/atugres Recent documents in Aviation Technology Undergraduate Student Research en-us Thu, 04 Apr 2013 07:30:14 PDT 3600 http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/atugres/2 http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/atugres/2 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:50:08 PDT The aviation industry is under pressure by the EPA to phase out leaded aviation gasoline, but traditional unleaded fuels do not work in aircraft. Purdue’s National Test Facility for fuels and propulsion in the Department of Aviation Technology has been working to help develop standards for, and certify, a replacement fuel. A bio-based synthetic fuel has been recently developed at The Purdue Research Park ,as a drop in replacement for aviation gasoline. Unfortunately, at present the American Society of Test and Measurement (ASTM) has no specification for approving non-petroleum aviation fuels, but is in the process of creating that new specification.

]]> Adam Landers et al. http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/atugres/1 http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/atugres/1 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 13:53:42 PDT Historic research regarding the major commercial air carriers in the US have been based on subjective perceptions, satisfaction, and attitudes. Building upon 21 years of work with the National Airline Quality Rating, the present study attempts to move beyond basic descriptive information of air travelers to identify patterns and relationships in the way consumers view this risky, high technology environment. Development of such a model allows key players the ability to improve their understanding of the prime drivers and perceptions of passenger behavior. This quantitative model plays an important role in determining needs and priorities while outlining consequences of such action. A crucial connection will be made between subjective perceptions measured through survey responses, and the formula driven Airline Quality Rating.

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