Aeronautics Research
Recent aeronautic research projects in the NHDOT research program have provided insight into airport pavement markings and explored the use of Unmanned Aircrafts Systems (UAS) on NHDOT projects. An NHDOT UAS Program Plan is the topic of a current research project that will develop an internal policy for UAS use.
A UAS Plan for NHDOT
"A UAS Plan for NHDOT: From Concept to Implementation" was presented at a poster session during the 2024 TRB Annual Meeting in Washington, DC. Links to supporting documents are provided as follows:
- University of Vermont Evaluates Potential Uses and Implementation of UAS at NHDOT (2017-2019)
- UVM Prepares UAS Case Studies for NHDOT (2019)
- New England Transportation Consortium Engages WSP to Perform a Regional Study (2019-2021)
- NHDOT and WSP Collaborate to Develop a UAS Plan for New Hampshire (2022-2023)
- Future NHDOT Research - Underwater Drones (2024-2025)
- 2024 TRB Annual Meeting Poster Presentation
Aeronautic Research Explores Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
ACTIVE: Underwater Drone (ROV) Asset Review and Documentation (42372N)
- Researcher: To Be Determined
- Abstract
- Quarterly Reports:
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program Plan (42372B)
- Researcher: WSP, Inc.
- Date: 2023
- Final Report
- Technical Brief
- Poster
Pavement Paint Study - Implementation of Pavement Marking Paints on Pavements with High-Iron Aggregates (26962T)
- Researcher: Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.
- Date: 2020
- Final Report
- Sample Modified FAA P-620 Specification
- Technical Brief
- Poster
The Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems to Increase Safety and Decrease Costs of Transportation Projects and/or Related Tasks (26962J)
- Researcher: University of Vermont, Spatial Analysis Laboratory
- Date: 2019
- Final Report
- Implementation Fact Sheet
- Case Studies
- Poster
Improve the Quality and Service Life of Water-based Pavement Marking Paints on Pavements with High-Iron Aggregates (15680J)
- Researcher: Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.
- Date: 2015
- Final Report
- Technical Brief
- Poster
Reducing Bird Strike Risk at Portsmouth International Airport through Research on Breeding Upland Sandpiper Habitat (14282U)
- Researcher: NH Fish & Game, NH Audubon, University of NH, USDA
- Date: 2013
- Final Report
- Technical Brief
- Poster
- Upland Sandpipers in New Hampshire: Review and Prospects for Future Management
- Upland Sandpiper Research at Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
Hampton Airfield Preservation Study (14282L)
- Researcher: Hoyle, Tanner and Associates
- Date: 2009
- Final Report
Instrument Landing System (ILS) Feasibility Study for Mt. Washington Regional Airport (14282P)
- Researcher: Federal Aviation Administration
- Date: 2008
- Final Report