Henryk Smoliński

Information systems as a tool for supporting the management of aircraft flight safety

The article discusses the issue of air traffic safety in the context of aircraft combat readiness. Implemented methodological approaches to ensure security of civil and military aviation depend on the achieved level of safety The article points out selected aspects of data analysis in the field of flight safety gathered in IT systems functioning in civil and military aviation supporting the management of flight safety. Selected aspects of data analysis with different tools influencing the safety of flights are presented. The article also points to the role of the inspection functions and supervision at the stage of execution of normative acts on safety and conduct of flights and the implementation of projects to ensure flight safety. The development of projects firstly preventing air accidents is mentioned as an important action to support flight safety. Increasing level of flight safety in civil and military aviation requires searching for methods to support decisions and actions. The main aim is to develop such methods to support decisions which minimize the risk of errors.

Statistics and Analysis of Aircraft Collisions with Birds (Bird Strikes) in Military Aviation

Abstract The article describes statistical data regarding bird strikes with military aircraft (A/C) and analyses them applying the method of probabilistic criteria. The presented analytical materials can be used by planning undertakings aimed at ensuring flight safety in aviation organisations and at the airports.

Jakościowe i ilościowe szacowanie ryzyka na podstawie analizy zdarzeń w lotnictwie wojskowym

Abstract Zarządzanie ryzykiem rozumiane jest jako proces wspierający podejmowanie decyzji poprzez systemową ocenę możliwych sposobów działania, identyfikację zagrożeń i korzyści oraz wskazywanie najlepszego sposobu wykonywania zadań lotniczych. W artykule przedstawiono metodologię jakościowego i ilościowego oszacowania ryzyka w oparciu o analizę zdarzeń lotniczych w lotnictwie wojskowym. Procedura proponowanego podejścia zawiera się w algorytmie szacowania stopnia prawdopodobieństwa i ważności oraz w kolejnych czynnościach: identyfikacji czynnika niebezpieczeństwa (CZN) danej kategorii, analizie ryzyka związanego z danym CZN, wyznaczeniu ryzyka, określeniu czynności korygujących, prognozowaniu ryzyka i jego weryfikacji w następnym okresie oceny. Na uproszczonym schemacie blokowym przedstawiono propozycję realizacji procedury jakościowego i ilościowego szacowania ryzyka z wykorzystaniem funkcjonującego w lotnictwie wojskowym systemu informatycznego TURAWA.

Qualitative and Quantitave Risk Evaluation on the Basis of Military Aviation Event Analysis

Abstract Risk management is understood as a process supporting decision making through systemic assessment of possible courses of action, identification of hazards and benefits, and indication of the best way to carry out aviation tasks. The article presents a method of qualitative and quantitative risk assessment on the basis of military aviation incident analysis. The procedure of the suggested approach is contained in a probability and severity degree estimation algorithm and in subsequent steps: of identifying the risk factor (CZN) of a given category, analysis of risk associated with a given CZN, determination of risk, defining correcting actions, risk forecasting and its verification over the following assessment period. A simplified block diagram presents a proposal of the implementation of a qualitative and quantitative risk estimation procedure with the use of the TURAWA IT system, which function in the air forces.

Management of the training process of military pilots based on the analysis and assessment of flight parameters from on-board recorders

Abstract The main and unchangeable principle of aviation activities is to preserve the conditions for safe flying. In present conditions, in constantly growing tasks, aviation requires organizational and methodological treatments at the highest quality. Article is devoted to the analysis of parametric information accumulated through on-board storage media registration of flight data. The article presents selected examples of methods and tools to analyze data and identify corrective and / or preventive actions, which help to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the entire process of flight training. Conducted in the article discussion and examples highlight the important role of objective flight control as a tool for continuous monitoring of the level of security of performed air tasks in terms of piloting techniques and technical efficiency of the aircraft.

Information Technology Protection In Quality Management Of The Technical Operation Process Of Military Aircraft

Abstract This paper presents the role of IT protection in the quality management of the technical operation process of military aircraft. The methodology of the statistical analysis of characteristics of the dominant states, on the basis of analysing the performance indicators of damage detection in technical services, was proposed. It was shown that a properly conducted statistical analysis of the indicators, which characterise the technical operation process of aircraft, is capable of disclosing the problems that occur during the implementation of this process.

Proactive methods – new quality in aircraft flight safety management

Abstract This article reviews methods that apply in data and information analysis on flight safety and also was made a review of the features and examples of system resources of proactive management of flight safety. It proposes a general methodology for IT support of proactive flight safety management in the form of an algorithm, whose individual elements been described. Was presented an example of the application of the algorithm, selected methods and tools for data analysis and identification of corrective and/or preventive actions, as part of flight safety management and the monitoring of their effectiveness and efficiency through continuous analysis and assessment of data and information from the system, as an element of flight safety management. This article presents a methodological approach to the analysis and assessment of the risks to flight safety with regard to proactive processes

Estimating the system efficiency to ensure aircraft flight safety

Abstract In the article was presented approach logical - probabilistic to assess the efficiency of the flight safety assurance system of aircraft considering that it is justified by the random nature of the process, which describe the indicators and logic is necessary during qualifying the threats and prevent such threats. Was proposed a method of quantitative estimation of system efficiency based on data and information collected in the information systems exploited in the Air Force. Was presented an analytical method for determining the probability of counteracting by the pilot emergency situation in-flight in cases where we have relevant data on the risks of flight safety. The probability of counteracting by the pilot emergency situation in-flight is even greater the higher the expected value and the lower the variance.

Cost Analysis of an Air Transport System Model with Critical Human Errors and Two Repair Policies

The paper deals with a certain mathematical model of an air transport system. The model refers to a single aircraft and takes the impact of other system components on the aircraft reliability and operating costs into account.