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Wing-in-Ground Effect Vehicles: From Modern Military and Commercial Development to Global Disaster Response

EPR202501711/24/2025

The wing-in-ground effect (WIG) vehicle represents a significant advancement in aerodynamics and vehicle design, leveraging the ground effect phenomenon to enhance lift and reduce drag when flying close to the surface. This unique capability allows WIG vehicles to achieve higher payloads, longer range, and greater fuel efficiency compared to traditional aircraft, making them an attractive option for modern military and global disaster response applications. Wing-in-Ground Effect Vehicles: From Modern Military and Commercial Development to Global Disaster Response discusses future disaster response, logistics, and military applications for WIG vehicles, including the ongoing development of aerospace and transportation technology. Relavant advancements in materials and propulsion systems holds promise for further enhancing WIG performance and operational range. Additionally, cost-effective and powerful flight computers with various types of mission-enabling sensor suites from the

Next-gen AI for Aerospace Engineering

EPR202501609/22/2025

Despite growing investments, the widespread adoption and scalable deployment of generative artificial intelligence (AI) remains a challenge due to data trustworthiness, regulatory uncertainty, interpretability, and ethical governance. The need to accelerate automation and maintain the human-in-the-loop demonstrates broader questions of responsibility and transparency. Next-gen AI for Aerospace Engineering investigates the transformative role of GenAI within aerospace engineering, examining its shift from conventional workflows toward more AI-driven solutions in design, manufacturing, and maintenance. It emphasizes GenAI’s emerging ability to automate repetitive mundane tasks, reduce design complexity, and optimize engineering pipelines. The report underscores the need for validation methods that must align AI-generated outputs with physics-informed models, integration with legacy engineering tools (e.g., computational fluid dynamics, finite element analysis, digital twins), and

Sustainable Circular Future Mobility: Environmental Impact of Next-gen Vehicles

EPR202501509/22/2025

The next generation of mobility, driven by shared, driverless, connected, and electrified vehicles, holds strong potential to advance sustainability through lower emissions and improved resource efficiency. However, critical questions remain regarding their true environmental impact, including battery lifecycle management, material consumption, and circular manufacturing practices. Sustainable Circular Future Mobility: Environmental Impact of Next-gen Vehicles explores these unresolved issues, focusing on the shift from internal combustion to electric vehicles, supply chain challenges, regulatory gaps, and the operational realities of sustainable productization. It also critically examines the risks of greenwashing, the need for consistent standards, and the role of intersectoral collaboration—with energy, urban planning, information and communications technologies, and waste management sectors—in building resilient, scalable solutions. The report provides strategic recommendations and

Small, Mobile, and Autonomous Agricultural Robots

EPR202501208/13/2025

The automation of labor-intensive picking and planting operations is having an immediate impact in the agricultural indutry. In its simplest form, robotic automation can reduce the labor and soil disturbance while enabling organic soil cover and increasing species diversification through precision approaches to planting, weeding, and spraying. With this, pesticides and fertilizers can be applied in a more targeted way, and with machinery visiting fields more frequently, earlier and more targeted intervention can occur before pests become established. Small, Mobile, and Autonomous Agricultural Robots identifies issues that need to be resolved fo for this technology to thrive, including improving methods of acquiring and labeling training data to facilitate more accurate models for specific applications. It also discusses concepts such as general-purpose mechanical platforms for use as carriers of agricultural automation systems with high stability, positional accuracy, and variable

Safety Impacts of Active Safety and Driving Automation Features

EPR202501308/13/2025

Advanced technologies that assist the human driver or reduce (or even eliminate) the human driver’s role are becoming increasingly prevalent in new light-duty vehicles used by the general public. These technologies are divided between Active Safety features that monitor the human driver and vehicle motion and act intermittently to mitigate and avoid crashes, and Driving Automation features that assume some or all of the dynamic driving task from the human driver. Both types of technologies have the potential to reduce injuries and save lives by reducing the frequency and/or severity of crashes. Safety Impacts of Active Safety and Driving Automation Features addresses the current capabilities and future potential for Active Safety and Driving Automation features to reduce crash frequency and severity and provides an overview of the state of the industry for both types of features, including current deployments, trends, and anticipated rollouts. Gaps in knowledge, unsettled issues, and

Hybrid Data- and Physical Model-driven Safe and Intelligent Motion Planning and Control for Autonomous Vehicles

EPR202501407/18/2025

Autonomous vehicle motion planning and control are vital components of next-generation intelligent transportation systems. Recent advances in both data- and physical model-driven methods have improved driving performance, yet current technologies still fall short of achieving human-level driving in complex, dynamic traffic scenarios. Key challenges include developing safe, efficient, and human-like motion planning strategies that can adapt to unpredictable environments. Data-driven approaches leverage deep neural networks to learn from extensive datasets, offering promising avenues for intelligent decision-making. However, these methods face issues such as covariate shift in imitation learning and difficulties in designing robust reward functions. In contrast, conventional physical model-driven techniques use rigorous mathematical formulations to generate optimal trajectories and handle dynamic constraints. Hybrid Data- and Physical Model-Driven Safe and Intelligent Motion Planning and

Product Assurance in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

EPR202501105/21/2025

Driven by the vast consumer marketplace, the electronics megatrend has reshaped nearly every sector of society. The advancements in semiconductors and software, originally built to serve consumer demand, are now delivering significant value to non-consumer industries. Today, electronics are making inroads into traditionally conservative, safety-critical sectors such as automotive and aerospace. In doing so, electronics—now further propelled by artificial intelligence—are disrupting the functional safety architectures of these cyber-physical systems. Electronics have created the world of cyber-physical systems, raising broader concerns about the broader category of product assurance. Product Assurance in the Age of Artificial Intelligence continues the work of previous SAE Edge Research Reports in examining open research challenges arising from this shift, particularly in automotive systems, as core electronic technologies (e.g., the combination of software and communications) have even

Edge Artificial Intelligence in Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility

EPR202500905/20/2025

With many stakeholders involved, and major investments supporting it, the advancements in automated driving (AD) are undoubtedly there. Generally speaking, the motivation for advancing AD is driver convenience and road safety. Regarding the development of AD, original equipment manufacturers, technology start-ups, and AD systems developers have taken different approaches for automated vehicles (AVs). Some manufacturers are on the path toward stand-alone vehicles, mostly relying on onboard sensors and intelligence. On the other hand, the connected, cooperative, and automated mobility (CCAM) approach relies on additional communication and information exchange to ensure safe and secure operation. CCAM holds great potential to improve traffic management, road safety, equity, and convenience. In both approaches, there are increasingly large amounts of data generated and used for AD functions in perception, situational awareness, path prediction, and decision-making. The use of artificial

Leveraging Advanced Data Technologies for Smart Traffic Management

EPR202500805/20/2025

The transportation industry is transforming with the integration of advanced data technologies, edge devices, and artificial intelligence (AI). Intelligent transportation systems (ITS) are pivotal in optimizing traffic flow and safety. Central to this are transportation management centers, which manage transportation systems, traffic flow, and incident responses. Leveraging Advanced Data Technologies for Smart Traffic Management explores emerging trends in transportation data, focusing on data collection, aggregation, and sharing. Effective data management, AI application, and secure data sharing are crucial for optimizing operations. Integrating edge devices with existing systems presents challenges impacting security, cost, and efficiency. Ultimately, AI in transportation offers significant opportunities to predict and manage traffic conditions. AI-driven tools analyze historical data and current conditions to forecast future events. The importance of multidisciplinary approaches and

Automated Vehicles and Infrastructure Enablers: Dedicated Lanes

EPR202500704/24/2025

Dedicated lanes provide a simpler operating environment for ADS-equipped vehicles than those shared with other roadway users including human drivers, pedestrians, and bicycles. This final report in the Automation and Infrastructure series discusses how and when various types of lanes whether general purpose, managed, or specialty lanes might be temporarily or permanently reserved for ADS-equipped vehicles. Though simulations and economic analysis suggest that widespread use of dedicated lanes will not be warranted until market penetration is much higher, some US states and cities are developing such dedicated lanes now for limited use cases and other countries are planning more extensive deployment of dedicated lanes. Automated Vehicles and Infrastructure: Dedicated Lanes includes a review of practices across the US as well as case studies from the EU and UK, the Near East, Japan, Singapore, and Canada. Click here to access the full SAE EDGETM Research Report portfolio.

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January 2026 AMS Index

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Fundamentals of Sustainable Aviation Fuels

R-54701/22/2026

As global energy demands rise and environmental challenges intensify, the aviation industry faces a critical need to redefine how it powers the skies. Fundamentals of Sustainable Aviation Fuels presents a comprehensive, research-driven exploration of the transition from fossil-based fuels to renewable alternatives that promise to reshape the future of air transportation. This book bridges the gap between academic knowledge and industrial application, offering a detailed overview of the science, technology, and policy driving the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs). From understanding feedstocks and conversion pathways to evaluating production technologies, emissions performance, and life-cycle impacts, the text equips readers with a holistic understanding of SAFs within today’s global energy landscape. Across five insightful chapters, readers will find a clear roadmap: the evolution and importance of SAFs; production methods and technological foundations; environmental

SAE International’s Dictionary of ADAS and Connected Vehicles

R-55901/20/2026

The convergence of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and connected vehicle technologies is ushering in a transformative era of automotive innovation—one that is fundamentally enhancing vehicle safety, efficiency, reliability, and the overall driving experience. SAE International’s Dictionary of ADAS and Connected Vehicles stands as the definitive reference for this rapidly evolving domain, meticulously compiled to clarify and standardize the language shaping modern mobility. Inside, readers will find clear, authoritative definitions encompassing the full spectrum of technologies that enable connected and automated driving—including vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V), vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I), and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication systems. This comprehensive resource translates complex engineering terminology into accessible language, enabling engineers, researchers, policymakers, educators, and enthusiasts to share a common technical foundation. Reflecting the latest

Safety, ADAS, and Cybersecurity: Vol. 4

EPRCOMPV01202512/29/2025

Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 : Vol. 2

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Automated Vehicles: Development, Testing, and Validation: Vol. 4

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Electrification: Vol. 3

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Aerospace Developments: Vol. 7

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Structural Design and Construction Considerations for Enclosed Turbofan/Turbojet Engine Test Cells

ARP5305B (Current)

01/26/2026

This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) is written for individuals associated with the ground-level testing of large and small gas turbine engines and particularly for those who might be interested in constructing new or adding to existing engine test cell facilities.

EG-1E Gas Turbine Test Facilities and Equipment

Aircraft Cabin Pressurization System Criteria

ARP1270C (Current)

01/26/2026

This report, in conjunction with other referenced SAE documents, provides recommendations for development of aircraft cabin pressure control systems and equipment, with particular emphasis on performance objectives, requirements definition, operational scenarios, design practices, safety processes, and verification methods. The objective of a Cabin Pressure Control System (CPCS) is to regulate aircraft cabin pressure throughout the operational flight envelope, in order to ensure occupant safety, aircraft safety, and passenger comfort. The system should comply with all relevant certification and safety requirements, particularly in the areas of: Maintaining a breathable environment within occupied compartments Protecting the fuselage structure against excessive positive and negative differential pressure loads Supporting cabin egress on ground The system should have the capability to schedule cabin pressure at rates of change that are comfortable to crew and passengers. Careful

AC-9 Aircraft Environmental Systems Committee

FITTING, ELBOW, 90°, PIPE, INTERNAL THREAD

AS4856B (Current)

01/26/2026

G-3, Aerospace Couplings, Fittings, Hose, Tubing Assemblies

CONNECTORS, ELECTRICAL, CIRCULAR, MINIATURE, COMPOSITE, HIGH DENSITY, QUICK COUPLING, ENVIRONMENT RESISTANT, REMOVABLE CRIMP CONTACTS, RECEPTACLE, FLANGED (SERIES A)

AS29600/10B (Current)01/26/2026

SCOPE IS UNAVAILABLE.

AE-8C1 Connectors Committee

FITTING END, BOLT CLUSTER FITTING, DOUBLE PORT, THROUGH, FLARELESS

AS21935A (Current)

01/26/2026

G-3, Aerospace Couplings, Fittings, Hose, Tubing Assemblies

BOLT, MACHINE, DOUBLE HEXAGON, DRILLED, EXTENDED WASHER HEAD, PD SHANK, NICKEL ALLOY, UNS N07718, 220 KSI MIN

AS3662 (Current)

01/26/2026

E-25 General Standards for Aerospace and Propulsion Systems

INSERT, SCREW THREAD, LONG, SELF-LOCKING, KEY LOCKED, OVERSIZE SELF-BROACHING KEYS, UNS S66286

AS3654A (Current)

01/26/2026

E-25 General Standards for Aerospace and Propulsion Systems

CONTACTS, ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR, SOCKET, CRIMP REMOVABLE (FOR MIL-DTL-83527 CONNECTORS)

AS39029/94D (Current)

01/26/2026

AE-8C1 Connectors Committee

The Control of Excess Humidity in Avionics Cooling

ARP987B (Current)

01/26/2026

This Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) outlines the causes and impacts of moisture and/or condensation in avionics equipment and provides recommendations for corrective and preventative action.

AC-9 Aircraft Environmental Systems Committee

NUT, PLAIN, HEXAGON, CHECK, UNS S66286 130 KSI MIN

AS9361B (Current)

01/26/2026

E-25 General Standards for Aerospace and Propulsion Systems

TERMINAL JUNCTION SYSTEM, TERMINAL JUNCTION BLOCKS, SECTIONAL, ELECTRONIC IN-LINE JUNCTIONS, DIODE, SERIES I

AS81714/21C (Current)

01/26/2026

AE-8C2 Terminating Devices and Tooling Committee

NUT, FITTING, RETAINED

AS4370G (Current)

01/26/2026

G-3, Aerospace Couplings, Fittings, Hose, Tubing Assemblies

CONNECTORS, ELECTRICAL, CIRCULAR, MINIATURE, COMPOSITE, HIGH DENSITY, QUICK COUPLING, ENVIRONMENT RESISTANT, REMOVABLE CRIMP CONTACTS, RECEPTACLE, JAM NUT (SERIES A)

AS29600/11B (Current)

01/26/2026

AE-8C1 Connectors Committee

CONNECTORS, ELECTRICAL, CIRCULAR, MINIATURE, COMPOSITE, HIGH DENSITY, QUICK COUPLING, ENVIRONMENT RESISTANT, REMOVABLE CRIMP CONTACTS, PLUG (SERIES A)

AS29600/12B (Current)

01/26/2026

AE-8C1 Connectors Committee

Plating, Silver, Copper Strike, Low Bake

AMS2412M (Current)

01/26/2026

This specification covers the requirements for silver deposited on metal parts with a copper strike between the basis metal and the silver deposit.

AMS B Finishes Processes and Fluids Committee

Composite Electrical Connectors

AIR4567C (Current)

01/26/2026

This SAE Aerospace Information Report (AIR) establishes guidelines for evaluating composite electrical connectors and accessories.

AE-8C1 Connectors Committee

NUT, SHORT FLARELESS

AS4660C (Current)

01/26/2026

G-3, Aerospace Couplings, Fittings, Hose, Tubing Assemblies

Filter Patch Testing Procedures for Aerospace Hydraulic Non-Rotating Equipment

ARP1302A (Current)

01/26/2026

This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) provides a procedure for obtaining filter patch test samples from the following types of aerospace non-rotating hydraulic equipment: Mechanical/Hydraulic Units Electro/Hydraulic Units Pneumatic/Hydraulic Units

A-6C1 Fluids and Contamination Control Committee

Steel, Corrosion-Resistant, Investment Castings, 16Cr - 4.1Ni - 0.28Cb (Nb) - 3.2Cu (17-4), Homogenization, Solution, and Precipitation Heat Treated (H1100), 130 ksi (896 MPa) Tensile Strength

AMS5342G (Current)

01/26/2026

This specification covers a corrosion-resistant steel in the form of investment castings homogenized and solution and precipitation heat treated to 130 ksi (895 MPa) tensile strength.

AMS F Corrosion and Heat Resistant Alloys Committee

CONNECTORS, ELECTRICAL, CIRCULAR, MINIATURE, COMPOSITE, HIGH DENSITY, QUICK COUPLING, ENVIRONMENT RESISTANT, REMOVABLE CRIMP CONTACTS, RECEPTACLE, FLANGED (SERIES B)

AS29600/20B (Current)

01/26/2026

AE-8C1 Connectors Committee

Sealing Tape, Sheet, or Gasket, Polytetrafluoroethylene, Expanded (ePTFE), Oil and Water Resistant

AMS3255C (Current)

01/26/2026

This specification establishes the requirements for an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) in the form of sealing tape, gaskets, or sheets requiring no mixing or curing.

AMS G9 Aerospace Sealing Committee

CONNECTOR ACCESSORIES, ELECTRICAL, BACKSHELL, ENVIRONMENTAL, CABLE SEALING, 45°, SHIELD TERMINATION, CATEGORY 1A (FOR AS50151 CRIMP, AS95234, MIL-DTL-26482 SERIES 2, AS81703 SERIES 3, AND MIL-DTL-83723 SERIES III CONNECTORS)

AS85049/6D (Current)

01/26/2026

AE-8C1 Connectors Committee

HOSE ASSEMBLY, POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE CRES BRAID REINFORCED, 400 °F, 5080 PSI FLARELESS, STRAIGHT TO 45° ELBOW

AS5962C (Current)

01/26/2026

G-3, Aerospace Couplings, Fittings, Hose, Tubing Assemblies

Nuts, Self-Locking, Nickel Alloy, UNS N07001 Classification: 180 ksi/1400 °F Procurement Specification

AS7253C (Current)

01/26/2026

This procurement specification covers all metal, self-locking wrenching nuts, plate nuts, shank nuts, and gang channel nuts made of a corrosion and heat resistant nickel-base alloy of the type identified under the Unified Numbering System as UNS N07001.

E-25 General Standards for Aerospace and Propulsion Systems

CONNECTOR ACCESSORIES, ELECTRICAL, BACKSHELL, ENVIRONMENTAL, CABLE SEALING, 45°, CATEGORY 1A (FOR AS50151 CRIMP, AS95234, MIL-DTL-26482 SERIES 2, AS81703 SERIES 3, AND MIL-DTL-83723 SERIES III CONNECTORS)

AS85049/7D (Current)

01/26/2026

AE-8C1 Connectors Committee

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