Papers by Topic

This page provides a curated view to technical papers published on certain topics. Topics are organized by major and minor topics, with links to SFTE papers and any other useful resources provided on the minor topic pages.

If you are aware of any resources that should be added please contact the Tech Council.

Aerodynamics and Performance

• Air Data
• Engine Failure / Reduced Thrust
• Field Performance: Takeoff and Landing
• Flow Visualization
• Ground Effect
• Lift and Drag: Climbs and Descents
• Other Aerodynamics and Performance
• Stall Speeds
• Stores Compatibility / Safe Separation
• Winds, Turbulence and Wake Vortices

Automatic Control Systems

• Active and Adaptive Flight Controls
  
• Approach and Landing
  
• Degraded and Backup Modes
  
• Fly-by-Wire (FBW)
  
• Ground and Collision Avoidance
  
• Inflight Control Law Changes
  
• Other Automatic Control Systems
  
• Terrain Following

Avionics, Civil

• Display Systems
• Electro-Magnetic Compatibility
• Navigation Systems
• Other Civil Avionics
• Surveillance Systems

Avionics, Military

• Electronic Warfare
• Navigation / Flight Data
• Night Vision
• Other Military Avionics
• Low Observability
• Targeting and Fire Control

Electrical Power

Environmental Controls

• Cabin Pressure Control Systems
• Smoke Testing

Flight Simulation

• Flight Training
• Other Flight Simulation
• Simulator Development

Human Factors

• Crew Workload and Flight Displays
• Other Human Factors
• Physiology
• Piloting Technique
• Qualitative Assessments

Icing Protection

• Airframe Icing
• Artificial Ice Shapes
• Engine Inlet Icing

Logistics and Field Support

• Reliability and Maintainability

Management and Administration of Test

• Administration of Test Organisations
• Flight Test Training
• History and Trends in Testing
• Other Test Management and Administration
• Roles, Responsibilities and Personnel Development
• Test Execution Planning
• Use of Modeling and Simulation

Operational, Mission and End Use Suitability

• Aerial Refueling
• Military Utility
• Other Operational Suitability
• Ship and Carrier Suitability

Powerplant Systems

• Fuel Systems
• Inlet Flow Characteristics
• Powerplant Control
• Test Program Planning
• Thrust Measurement

Sensors and Data Systems

• Control Rooms and Real-Time Data Displays
• Data Acquisition Systems
• Data Analysis Methods and Tools
• Data Systems Management
• Implemented System Overviews
• Other Sensors and Data Systems
• Protocols and Standards
• Sensors
• System Requirements & Architecture
• Telemetry Equipment

Special Installations, Facilities and Support Equipment

• Anechoic Chamber
• Attitude Recovery Chute
• Avionics / Systems Integration Test Facilities
• Climactic Chamber / Ambient Temperatures
• Emergency Egress / Ejection Seats
• Engine Inlet Rake
• Flutter Excitation
• Flying Test Beds
• G-Force Simulator
• Ground Test Facilities
• Inflight CG Adjustment
• Inflight Icing Dispenser
• Lighting Test Hangar
• Other Facilties and Equipment
• Portable Test Equipment
• Smoke Generator
• Test Ranges / Flight Tracking
• Thrust Measurement Stands
• Trailing Cone
  

Stability and Control

• Handling Qualities / Pilot Workload
• High AoA / Departure Resistance & Recovery
• Maneuvering Performance
• Minimum Control Speed
• Other Stability and Control
• Parameter Identification / Extraction
• Pilot-Induced Oscillations (PIO)
• Primary Flight Controls
• Stability Characteristics

Structures

• External Stores Compatibility
• Flight Loads
• Flutter / Aeroelastic Effects
• Other Structures

Test Program Overviews

• Fixed Wing, Jet, Civil
• Fixed Wing, Jet, Military
• Fixed Wing, Propeller, Civil
• Fixed Wing, Propeller, Military
• Missile
• Other Test Program Overviews
• Rotor Wing, Civil
• Rotor Wing, Military
• Unmanned / Remotely Piloted

Uncrewed / Remotely Piloted Aircraft

• Contingency Handling
• Education and Training
• Other Uncrewed / Remotely Piloted Aircraft
• Project Overview (UAS/RPA)
• Test Beds
• Test Methods and Test Planning (UAS/RPA)

Undercarriage

• Landing Gear
• Wheels and Brakes

Vibration and Acoustics

• Acoustics and Community Noise
• Structural and Equipment Vibration

Weapon Systems

• Decoys
• Missiles
• Munitions
• Other Weapon Systems