Research
UAA Aviation Technology division is involved in a variety of aviation related research projects. Areas of study include:
- Navigation systems (Capstone)
- Weather Forecasting (Alaska Experimental Forecast Facility)
- Remote Airfield Lighting System (RALS)
- Aircraft ground movements (Taxiway Centerline Deviation Study)
- Air Traffic Controller "Simulation-In-The-Loop" study (ACTIVE, FAA Runway Safety Office)
- and more.
Some of the research projects employ students admitted into our aviation programs. This is an excellent opportunity to get experience in the field of aviation. We periodically advertise such positions among our student body and let our students go through professional hiring procedures.
UAA Aviation Technology division is part of Center of Excellence for General Aviation (CGAR) which is a collaborative research effort between very prominent universities. The members are:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Florida A&M University
- University of North Dakota
- University of Alaska
- Wichita State University
By combining our expertise and resources, we are able to research a variety of aviation related areas and welcome you to contact us for your research needs.
