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Detection Of Rotorcraft Landing Sites: An Ai-Based Approach, Abdullah Nasir
Detection Of Rotorcraft Landing Sites: An Ai-Based Approach, Abdullah Nasir
Theses and Dissertations
The updated information about the location and type of rotorcraft landing sites is an essential asset for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT). However, acquiring, verifying, and regularly updating information about landing sites is not straightforward. The lack of current and correct information about landing sites is a risk factor in several rotorcraft accidents and incidents. The current FAA database of rotorcraft landing sites contains inaccurate and missing entries due to the manual updating process. There is a need for an accurate and automated validation tool to identify landing sites from satellite imagery. This thesis …
Development Of Software Tools For Efficient And Sustainable Process Development And Improvement, Jake P. Stengel
Development Of Software Tools For Efficient And Sustainable Process Development And Improvement, Jake P. Stengel
Theses and Dissertations
Infrastructure is a key component in the well-being of our society that leads to its growth, development, and productive operations. A well-built infrastructure allows the community to be more competitive and promotes economic advancement. In 2021, the ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) ranked the American infrastructure as substandard, with an overall grade of C-. The overall ranking suffers when key infrastructure categories are not maintained according to the needs of the population. Therefore, there is a need to consider alternative methods to improve our infrastructure and make it more sustainable to enhance the overall grade. One of the challenges …