Welcome to the Crew Systems and Aviation Operations Branch!
The Crew Systems and Aviation Operations Branch (CSAOB), part of the Research Directorate at NASA Langley Research Center, changes the world through pioneering, cutting-edge aerospace research and development. Our world-class people have the requisite technical expertise and diverse experiences necessary to develop trans-disciplinary, state-of-the-art innovations and achieve breakthrough science and engineering discoveries to safely increase user access, stimulate new markets, improve throughput and operational efficiencies, introduce new air vehicles and operations, and achieve sustainability goals. Together with our collaborative partners, we are dedicated to pioneering future generation flight-deck and air traffic management concepts, technologies, and operations in support of transformative flight operations, on-demand air travel, autonomous technologies, human-machine teaming, explainable/trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based safety data analytics, safety management systems, and the human factor aspects of air and space flight.
CSAOB researchers develop innovative aerospace concepts, technologies, and procedures to address current and envisioned research and development needs by leveraging multidisciplinary expertise in:
- Aerospace Human Factors and Safety
- Autonomous Systems Technologies and Enablers
- Human-Autonomy Teaming
- Human-System Interaction
- Human and System Performance Measurement
- Human Aspects of Space Flight
- Physical and System Modeling
- Revolutionary Airspace Concepts
- Safety Management Systems
- Simulation and Flight Testing
- State-of-the-Art Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based Safety Data Analytics
- Synthetic and Enhanced Vision Systems
- Transformative Flight Deck Technologies
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Operations
Research Spotlight
NASA Honor Awards Spotlight
Individual Award Nominees:
Devin P. Jack: Early Career Achievement Medal (ECAM)
Steve Williams: Exceptional Technology Achievement Medal (ETAM)
Team Award Nominees:
Group Achievement Award: External Vision System Development Team
Group Achievement Award: Remote Operations for Autonomous Missions (ROAM) Uncrewed Aircraft Operations and RDT&E Center