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This document covers external lighting for Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (E-VTOL) and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) vehicles. It discusses lights that may be installed both to meet regulatory requirements as well as for customer comfort and aircraft recognition. It also discusses the differences between UAM vehicles and other aircraft and how those differences impact the lighting.
A-20B Exterior Lighting Committee
Motivated by the inclusion of active flow control provisions in the 2026 Formula One regulations, and building upon previous studies of Trapped Vortex Cavity (TVC) implementation in inverted front wings, this paper investigates the effectiveness of TVC as a flow control mechanism applied to vehicle diffusers. Both active and passive configurations were considered for three diffuser geometries: a base straight-line diffuser, an inverted airfoil-shaped diffuser, and a diffuser inspired by a Formula One car. The study employed numerical simulations to evaluate the aerodynamic performance and the potential benefits of integrating TVC systems. Across all types of diffusers, the implementation of a circular TVC cavity resulted in a significant improvement in the lift-to-drag ratio (CL/CD). In the active flow control configuration, a 10% improvement was observed in the straight diffuser under a limited mass-flow rate. With optimized cavity positioning and radius, the airfoil-shaped and
Ming Kin, NGTeschner, Tom-Robin
This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of rolled or forged rings up to 6 inches (152 mm), inclusive, in thickness (see 3.3.1.1.1) and an OD to wall thickness ratio of 10 or greater (see 8.5).
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
This specification covers a magnesium alloy in the form of investment castings (see 8.6).
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
This specification covers a nitriding grade of premium aircraft-quality, low-alloy steel in the form of bars, forgings, mechanical tubing, and forging stock. AMS6496 and AMS6497 cover UNS K23280 with other quality levels.
AMS E Carbon and Low Alloy Steels Committee
This study investigates the gradeability performance of an L7e-class electric micro truck from both vehicle dynamics and thermal perspectives. A 1D simulation model (Amesim) was developed and validated with multiple test results. Using inputs such as motor characteristics, drivetrain configuration, and vehicle mass, the model analyzed vehicle performance on a 20% gradient, calculating the required torque, achievable motor speed, and corresponding vehicle speed. Furthermore, gradeability limits were evaluated, and the effects of gear ratio and airflow rate around the air-cooled motor on both gradeability and thermal behavior were examined. The findings provide practical insights for improving the powertrain and cooling system design of lightweight electric vehicles. The results showed that selecting an appropriate gear ratio can enable the motor to operate more efficiently under demanding driving conditions. A 20% increase in the gear ratio was found to delay motor heating by up to 10
Turan, AzimKantaroğlu, Hasan HüseyinAkbaba, MahirKasım, Recep FarukYarar, Göktuğ
E-25 General Standards for Aerospace and Propulsion Systems
This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) establishes methods and identifies opportunities to sample used powder feedstock circulating within closed loop equipment of an additive manufacturing (AM) process for the purpose of showing conformance to a powder specification. Powder within the entirety of closed loop equipment cannot be represented by sampling and testing of discrete, in-process lots. Because powder processing (i.e., reconditioning, conveyance, and storage) is asynchronous with a build cycle, individual samples and their associated tests do not represent the totality of powder committed to a machine. Powder consumed as part of an individual build cycle may only represent a subset of feedstock in circulation within such equipment. Therefore, regular testing to substantiate conformance to a powder specification is required to assert conforming feedstock was consumed during individual build cycles of the AM workflow to fabricate parts or preforms. Operation of some
AMS AM Additive Manufacturing Metals
This specification covers a magnesium alloy in the form of investment castings (see 8.6).
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of sheet from 0.063 to 0.249 inch (1.60 to 6.30 mm) in nominal thickness (see 8.6).
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
This specification covers a copper-zinc alloy (brass) in the form of sheet, strip, and plate (see 8.6).
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
This SAE Recommend Practice establishes for passenger cars, light trucks, and multipurpose vehicles with GVW of 4500 kg (10000 pounds) or less, as defined by the EPA, and M1 category vehicles, as defined by the European Commission:
Interior Climate Control Vehicle OEM Committee
As a consequence of the introduction of mathematical human body models (HBMs) in consumer information programs, there is an increased need for reliable methods that can demonstrate and build trust in the capability of HBMs to predict human response and injury risk in crashes. Therefore, a framework for validation of strain-based injury prediction is proposed. The framework comprises stepwise validation with the final step to validate the utility of risk predictions by means of the area under the curve (AUC) combined with Brier scores. SAFER HBM V11.1.0 previously validated at component and body part levels was selected for the demonstration of the final step of the framework to validate the capability to predict fracture risk in frontal, oblique, and lateral loading. For frontal loading, five postmortem human surrogate (PMHS) test series with 43 PMHS (age range: 19–88 years) were reconstructed. The predicted rib fracture risk for 2+ and 3+ fractured ribs was compared to the number of
Pipkorn, BengtNiranjan Poojary, YashOsth, JonasLarsson, Karl-JohanIraeus, Johan
This specification covers a low-alloy steel in the form of sheet, strip, and plate 4.00 inches (101.6 mm) and under in thickness.
AMS E Carbon and Low Alloy Steels Committee
This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) provides the user with standardized guidelines for the measurement of effective intensity of short pulse width strobe anticollision lights for aircraft in the laboratory, in maintenance facilities, and in the field. A common source of traceability for calibration of the measurement systems, compensation for known causes of variation in light output such as the use of colored lenses, and recommendations which minimize sources of errors and uncertainties are included in this document. Estimates of uncertainty and error sources for each class of measurement are discussed.
A-20B Exterior Lighting Committee
This procedure describes a method of measuring the resistance to wet color transfer of materials such as textiles, leather, and composites.
Textile and Flexible Plastics Committee
This document provides a comprehensive compilation of currently available practices, standards, regulations, and guidance material that have been considered relevant for developing an electrified propulsion system (independently or as part of an aircraft) and that may also help the applicants in the process of building their own certification approach with their Authority. It also covers unique considerations for electrified propulsion development and aircraft integration. It focuses on the particularities introduced by the new technology. This document is not intended to represent a proposed Means of Compliance (MoC) with any particular certification regulation.
E-40 Electrified Propulsion Committee
Programs that teach older drivers how to confidently and competently use advanced vehicle technologies (AVTs) are limited. The MOVETech study evaluated a training program specifically designed to teach older drivers how to use these technologies. Participants (n = 119) were randomized to the intervention (training program) or control group (brochure). The intervention involved an in-person classroom education session on the use and benefits of AVTs, and an on-road driving session where participants drove along a pre-defined route in a dual-controlled vehicle with instruction on AVT use by a driving instructor. All participants completed in-person and telephone assessments at baseline and 3 months. Driving performance and on-road AVT competence assessments were the primary outcomes. Self-reported driving confidence, competence, and confidence in use of AVT, crashes, citations, and count of vehicle damage were the secondary outcomes. Program fidelity was also evaluated using a checklist
Nguyen, HelenRen, KerrieCoxon, KristyNeville, NickO’Donnell, JoanCheal, BethBrown, JulieKeay, Lisa
In a few extreme customer abuse load cases such as curb impact and potholes, automotive structures see non-linear (plastic) deformations as well as large rigid body motion. The load cases can be simulated by a few tools: crash analysis tools such as LS-Dyna, non-linear structure analysis tools, or multi-body dynamics (MBD) analysis tools like Ansys Motion. The three simulation tools have pros and cons, respectively. In this study, a curb impact simulation was performed using the multi-body dynamic approach with nonlinear structural analysis capabilities included in Ansys Motion. The tool demonstrated the simulation was completed faster than other MBD tools due to smartly recycling the system Jacobian matrix when structural deformation was not significant. The results were compared with structural analysis and correlated reasonably well. The post-impact suspension alignment changes can also be simulated for reviewing design requirements. This approach proposes a new way to simulate
Hong, Hyung-JooKim, Wangoo
The timing of video recordings, along with the spatial positioning of objects, is a fundamental parameter for calculating the speed time history. If the task involves determining the average speed of an object moving at approximately constant speed, it may be acceptable to average the speed over several to a dozen frames, using the fps (frames per second) parameter as the basic time unit.. However, if the objective is to compute speed from individual frames, the reliability of the timing becomes crucial. Without access to DVR hardware documentation, proprietary algorithms, or software – and considering the frequent hardware modifications and software updates - the most effective way to solve the problem is through a reverse-engineering approach. This study discusses several aspects of timing analysis, including: (1) making a test recording of a calibrated LED lightboard; (2) analyzing the relationship between the lightboard time and the presentation time stamp (pts) extracted from the
Wach, Wojciech
This study experimentally investigates the combined effects of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and injection timing on the combustion and emission characteristics of a hydrogen direct injection engine. A single-cylinder 395 cc research engine was used, with injection timing varied from 60° to 180° BTDC and EGR rates from 0% to 30%. In-cylinder pressure, apparent heat release rate (AHRR), NOx, and unburned hydrogen concentrations were measured to analyze the influence of mixture formation and dilution on engine performance. Under non-EGR conditions, retarding the injection timing promoted mixture stratification, resulting in faster flame propagation and shorter combustion duration. However, localized high-temperature regions increased NOx formation, while incomplete combustion in lean or rich zones elevated unburned hydrogen emissions. When EGR was introduced, both ignition delay and combustion duration increased due to reduced oxygen concentration and thermal dilution. Nevertheless
Yang, HeetaeKi, YoungminKim, Jungho JustinKim, JinsuBae, ChoongsikHwang, Joonsik
The braking performance of a vehicle at varying levels of road wetness is an important factor in collision reconstruction. Here we quantify the deceleration levels of two modern vehicles equipped with antilock brake systems (ABS) on a wetted asphalt surface with a high proportion of exposed, large-sized aggregates as the road naturally dried over time. We also compare our current results to prior tests on asphalt with a small proportion of small-sized aggregate. Two ABS-equipped vehicles were maximally braked on an asphalt road surface as the road naturally transitioned from a saturated wet state to a completely dry state. Road wetness was visually categorized from photographs taken during testing. Overall, we found that deceleration levels on wet asphalt were significantly less than deceleration levels on dry asphalt (average dry: 0.902g and 0.962g; average wet: 0.787g and 0.818g for the two vehicles). Within the wetness categories we used, there was either no significant difference
Ahrens, MatthewArnold, NikolasMiller, IanSiegmund, Gunter P.