\u3ci\u3eThe University of Nebraska at Omaha Center for Space Data Use in Teaching and Learning\u3c/i\u3e

UNOAI Report 2000-4 Within the context of innovative coursework and other educational activities, we are proposing the establishment of a University of Nebraska at Omaha Center for the Use of Space Data in Teaching and Learning. This Center will provide an exciting and motivating process for educators at all levels to become involved in professional development and training which engages real life applications of mathematics, science, and technology. The Center will facilitate innovative courses (including online and distance education formats), systematic degree programs, classroom research initiatives, new instructional methods and tools, engaging curriculum materials, and various symposiums. It will involve the active participation of several Departments and Colleges on the UNO campus and be well integrated into the campus environment. It will have a direct impact on pre-service and in-service educators, the K12 students that they teach, and other college students of various science, mathematics, and technology related disciplines, in which they share coursework.https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/facultybooks/1120/thumbnail.jp

\u3ci\u3eProceedings of the First Annual Nebraska Aviation Education Association Conference\u3c/i\u3e

UNOAI Report 94-5https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/facultybooks/1169/thumbnail.jp

\u3ci\u3eThe Family Science Starter Kit: A Manual to Assist You in the Development of a Family Aeronautical Science Program\u3c/i\u3e

UNOAI Report 02-6 This book is designed to involve families working together on several different hands-on activities during evening meetings at school. The basis for these activities is the in-school study of related science and mathematical concepts and topics by the students in each family. The program provides an opportunity for families to work together in an interesting and enjoyable manner. The Family Aeronautical Science demonstration project consisted of three parts: (1) the in-school study of aeronautics during select science classes; (2) the extensive after-school use of the school’s computer laboratory; and (3) evening Family Aeronautical Science Nights. Key parts of the in-class work included the study of basic aerodynamics, flight control systems, wing design, and basic flights maneuvers. The educational paradigm was that students and teachers would cover several appropriate parts of the study at school and the students would continue study after school house with family members in the computer labs using an aeronautics CD.https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/facultybooks/1166/thumbnail.jp

\u3ci\u3eCollegiate Aviation Research and Education Solutions to Critical Safety Issues\u3c/i\u3e

UNOAI Report 2001-5 This document contains four papers concerning collegiate aviation research and education solutions to critical safety issues. “Panel Proposal Titled Collegiate Aviation Research and Education Solutions to Critical Safety Issues for the Tim Forte Collegiate Aviation Safety Symposium” (Brent Bowen) presents proposals for panels on the following topics: geographic north versus magnetic north to provide enhanced national airspace system safety; weather safety training for general aviation pilots through computer flight simulation; identification of human behavior and aircraft maintenance safety issues; disaster preparedness, emergency response, and curriculum development; the collegiate aviation emergency response checklist; and systemic initiatives in aviation safety research. “Current Regulatory Status in Regard to Maintenance Resource Management” (Chien-tsung Lu, Brent Bowen) explores documents, evidence, and perspectives on maintenance resource management training. “Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Response, and Curriculum Development” (Michaela M. Schaaf, Brent D. Bowen) discusses a new upper-level aviation course at the University of Nebraska at Omaha that grew out of research in the area of safety, disaster preparedness, and emergency response. “The Collegiate Aviation Emergency Response Checklist: Fundamental Pre-crisis Planning” (Mary M. Fink, Michael K. Larson) discusses and presents the University of Nebraska at Omaha Aviation Institute’s emergency response checklist, which is designed for use is a flight student is involved in an aircraft accident or incident.https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/facultybooks/1170/thumbnail.jp

\u3ci\u3ePartnership and the Revitalization of Aviation: A Study of the Advanced General Aviation Transport Experiments Program, 1994-2001\u3c/i\u3e

UNOAI Report 02-5 As the Advanced General Aviation Transport Experiments (AGATE) program completes its eight-year plan, the outcomes and industry effects reveal its successes and problems. AGATE engaged several different types of institutions, including federal agencies, business and industry, universities, and non-profit organizations. By examining the perceptions of those intimately involved as well as periphery members, this study shows the powerful consequences of this type of combination both now and in the future. The problems are a particularly useful illustration of the inter-working of a jointly funded research and development initiative. By learning how these problems are addressed, the study reveals lessons that may be applied to future government-industry partnerships.https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/facultybooks/1144/thumbnail.jp

\u3ci\u3eInteractive Learning: The Casewriting Method as an Entire Semester Course for Higher Education\u3c/i\u3e

UNOAI Report 94-1 This guide explains for reasons for employing the case method as a tool in the academic discipline of aviation. It promotes the use of case writing as a unique opportunity to derive even further benefits from case analysis. The benefits to students of using case writing as a learning strategy include a focus on the strategy of a real situation; development of an ownership interest; and development of reasoning, decision making, judgement, group dynamic, formal written and oral communication ability, and organizational skills. Issues related to computerization, research, and internalization are also addressed. Among the topics covered are case writing guidelines, case components, time line for case writing presentations, case evaluations, peer evaluations, group self-evaluations, examples of case writing, and a breakdown of those sample cases.https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/facultybooks/1167/thumbnail.jp

\u3ci\u3eNebraska Initiative for Aerospace Research and Industrial Development (NIARID): Final Report\u3c/i\u3e

UNOAI Report 02-1 The Nebraska Initiative for Aerospace Research and Industrial Development (NIARID) was designed to accelerate the state’s efforts to expand its capacity, national competitiveness, and infrastructure in aerospace research and industry. The systemic goal of the NIARID was to strengthen Nebraska’s long-term ability to develop new, and strengthen current, aerospace research activities that increase the state’s national research competitiveness, foster sustainable growth in aerospace-related industry and the state’s economic development; complement the mission and activities of the Nebraska Space Grant Consortium (NSGC); and advance the goals of NASA and its enterprises. Funding from NIARID accelerated the establishment of a permanent national-level research and education center in aerospace science in Nebraska. The NIARID was founded on, and drew from, a number of supportive structures already in place in the state, including the NSGC, Nebraska EPSCoR, the Nebraska Research Initiative, the Aviation Institute, and the Department of Economic Development The NlARID was a program of focused research and infrastructure strengthening, junior faculty development, educational outreach, industrial development, and long-term strategic planning. It took active measures to broaden the spectrum of aerospace research and industry in the state by encouraging the development of innovative scientific investigations. Its structure ensured effective technology transfer by actively involving industry in all facets of its implementation. It was designed to ensure that Nebraska’s aerospace research and development continues to thrive long after NIARID funding ends.https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/facultybooks/1129/thumbnail.jp

\u3ci\u3eThe Airline Quality Rating 1998\u3c/i\u3e

UNOAI Report 98-1 The Airline Quality Rating (AQR) was developed and first announced in early 1991 as an objective method of comparing airline performance on combined multiple factors important to consumers. Development history and calculation details for the AQR rating system are detailed in The Airline Quality Rating issued in April, 1991, by the National Institute for Aviation Research at Wichita State University. This current report, Airline Quality Rating 1998, contains monthly Airline Quality Rating scores for 1997. Additional copies are available by contacting Wichita State University or the University of Nebraska at Omaha. The Airline Quality Rating 1998 is a summary of month-by-month quality ratings for the nine major domestic U.S. airlines operating during 1997. Using the Airline Quality Rating system and monthly performance data for each airline for the calendar year of 1997, individual and comparative ratings are reported. This research monograph contains a brief summary of the AQR methodology, detailed data and charts that track comparative quality for major domestic airlines across the 12 month period of 1997, and industry average results. Also, comparative Airline Quality Rating data for 1991 through 1996 is included to provide a longer term view of quality in the industry.https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/facultybooks/1137/thumbnail.jp

\u3ci\u3eThe Airline Quality Rating 1997\u3c/i\u3e

UNOAI Report 97-9 The Airline Quality Rating (AQR) was developed and first announced in early 1991 as an objective method of comparing airline performance on combined multiple factors important to consumers. Development history and calculation details for the AQR rating system are detailed in The Airline Quality Rating 1991 issued in April, 1991, by the National Institute for Aviation Research at Wichita State University. This current report, Airline Quality Rating 1997, contains monthly Airline Quality Rating scores for 1996. Additional copies are available by contacting Wichita State University or University of Nebraska at Omaha. The Airline Quality Rating 1997 is a summary of month-by-month quality ratings for the nine major domestic U.S. airlines operating during 1996. Using the Airline Quality Rating system and monthly performance data for each airline for the calendar year of 1996, individual and comparative ratings are reported. This research monograph contains a brief summary of the AQR methodology, detailed data and charts that track comparative quality for major domestic airlines across the 12 month period of 1996, and industry average results. Also, comparative Airline Quality Rating data for 1991 through 1995 are included to provide a longer term view of quality in the industry.https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/facultybooks/1121/thumbnail.jp

\u3ci\u3eThe Airline Quality Rating 2002\u3c/i\u3e

UNOAI Report 02-2 The Airline Quality Rating (AQR) was developed and first announced in early 1991 as an objective method of comparing airline quality on combined multiple performance criteria. This current report, Airline Quality Rating 2002, reflects monthly Airline Quality Rating scores for 2001. AQR scores for the calendar year 2001 are based on 15 elements that focus on airline performance areas important to air travel consumers. The Airline Quality Rating 2002 is a summary of month-by-month quality ratings for the 11 largest U.S. airlines operating during 2001. Using the Airline Quality Rating system of weighted averages and monthly performance data in the areas of on-time arrivals, involuntary denied boardings, mishandled baggage, and a combination of 12 customer complaint categories, airlines comparative performance for the calendar year of 2001 is reported. This research monograph contains a brief summary of the AQR methodology, detailed data and charts that track comparative quality for domestic airline operations for the 12-month period of 2001, and industry average results. Also, comparative Airline Quality Rating data for 2000 are included for each airline to provide historical perspective regarding performance quality in the industry.https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/facultybooks/1141/thumbnail.jp