The effects of low-cost carriers on regional dispersal of domestic visitors in Australia
Dr Tay T.R. Koo
Supervisor: Dr Cheng-Lung (Richard) Wu
This research examines tourists’ travel mode choice; in particular, the research examines the mode choice as a key factor influencing the link between affordable air travel and dispersal. With the aid of stated choice experiments and discrete choice models, three issues were examined: (1)
the differences in the dispersal behaviour between low-cost carrier and network carrier users; (2) the effect of regional destination transport on dispersal; and (3) the effect of low airfares on the bypass of ground-mode-reliant regional destinations.

Frames in the Flight Deck: A Sociological Approach to Situation Awareness
Capt/Dr Simon Henderson
Supervisor:Prof. Jason Middleton
The aim of this research is to develop an alternative, sociologically based approach, largely drawn from Erving Goffman's (1974) Frame Analysis, and assess whether it can be used to effectively describe, analyse and discuss SA.
This work establishes that Goffman's (1974) frame analysis theoretically supports the major underlying concepts of the SA construct. SA is shown to be a meaningful and observable social phenomenon. Additionally, a method derived from frame analysis is used to examine and analyse the observed intersubjective SA processes. Lastly, practitioner based notions of SA are shown to be equivalent to that of "frame".

Human factors in high-risk aviation: an analysis of influences upon aviation safety in the Australian Defence Force
Dr Boyd Falconer
Supervisor:Dr Steve Shorrock
Since 1990, aviation mishaps have cost the Australian Defence Force (ADF) the loss over 44 highly trained personnel and 23 aircraft, and a financial loss of several hundred million dollars. In contrast, Australian Regular Passenger Transport (RPT) operations have incurred no fatalities or aircraft losses. Whilst at first glance one may suspect the hazards of combat have influenced the significant losses within ADF aviation, Boyd’s research shows that none of the losses have occurred whilst operating in military campaigns. Equally significant is the finding that only one ADF aviation mishap occurred outside Australian territories. Boyd’s research provides a new analysis of data collected from approximately 1,000 ADF aviation professionals by an Australian Defence Force survey based on the Flight Management Attitude Questionnaire developed by the University of Texas Crew Research Project. A key innovation of Boyd’s research is that, unlike previous research that merely compares culture and aviation safety between countries, his thesis examines the differences within the ADF organisation via a methodology based on military-specific categories of personnel groups or sub-cultures. Boyd’s research highlights the significant impact of military rank upon attitudes towards flight management: a finding with safety benefits through human performance in both military and commercial aviation in Australia.

Observations of cosmic ray exposure levels in the higher southern latitudes and validation of predictive computer models.
Dr Ian Getley
Supervisor: Prof. Jason Middleton
Aircrew and passengers are subject to cosmic rays which have a higher intensity at altitude than at the earth’s surface. In the Southern hemisphere in the Australian sector, the proximity of the South Magnetic Pole means that cosmic ray intensity is higher than elsewhere around the world. This project aims to measure cosmic ray intensity during a number of southern hemisphere flights where data is non-existent, and to compare the data with predictive computer programs.

Assessment of stress and cardiovascular function in trainee pilots
Dr Lihong Kong (School of Biomedical Engineering)
Adaptation of cardiovascular response to stress can contribute to imrpovement of task performance.
The project aims at assessing trainee pilot cardiovascular response (pulse rate and blood pressure) under various conditions of applied stress, and determining changes over time. Visual, auditory, mathematical and logical stimuli were applied, with differing responses. Not all subjects respond in the same way. It is planned to compare these test results with results of flight training assessment.

An empirical investigation of the relationships between airline service quality, perceived price, service value, passenger satisfaction, airline image, and passengers’ behavioural intentions.
Dr Jin Wu Park
Supervisor: Dr Cheng-Lung Wu
This research seeks to investigate the relationship of airline service quality with price, service value, airline image, passenger satisfaction and passengers' behavioural intentions. By acquiring data from both Korean and Australian passengers, the purpose of this research is to study and to understand choice behaviour of airline passengers. To test the conceptual framework, path analysis technique via Structural Equation Modeling is applied to data collected from airline passengers.

Pilot error in ATC environments
Tom McCarthy
Supervisor: Dr Brett Molesworth

Possible air linkages between Darwin, Cairns and international ports
Justin Drinkwater
Supervisor: Mr Rodger Robertson
Secondary regions in Australia are currently under-serviced by direct flights from overseas ports. Passengers are forced to fly to one of Australia’s main ports and connect onto a flight to a secondary centre. This research will explore the main drivers of route development, airline cost drivers, tourist demand drivers, the current state of the market and forecasts of the market. The market for direct travel between Cairns, Darwin and their 5 largest ports in terms of demand will be established and the viability of servicing these ports directly by airlines will be determined.

Do airlines need A380?
Danny K.F. Chun
Supervisor: Mr Rodger Robertson

The changing role of the air transport pilot 1960-2006
Carl Schilg
Supervisor: Dr Boyd Falconer

A comparison of introductory crew resource management training between the Australian Defence Force and Qantas
Kerry Wilson
Supervisor: Dr Boyd Falconer

The low cost model evolution: a case study of Jetstar International
Jonathan W.F. Wong
Supervisor: Mr Rodger Robertson

The effects of caffeine on pilot's performance and learning ability
Ricky Young
Supervisor: Dr Brett Molesworth

Unruly passenger behaviour onboard aircraft
Sarah McGuigan
Supervisor: Prof. Jason Middleton

Australia's air traffic management performance measurement & reporting system
Christopher J. Reid
Supervisor: Prof. Graham Braithwaite

A comparison of direct and indirect long-range air travel
Matthew Dunn
Supervisor: Prof. Jason Middleton

The development of aviation in the Middle East and its influence on the European aviation industry
Ernesto Archimandritis
Supervisor: Dr Cheng-Lung Wu

Risk homeostasis theory and implications for the aviation industry
Lindsay Edmonds
Supervisor: Prof. Graham Braithwaite