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Overview

The Department of Aeronautics is continuously engaged in international and national scientific and professional projects, working hand-in-hand with the academic, research, and operational ATM community

Through these partnerships we push the state of the art, turning research into practical solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability across the aviation ecosystem. By combining rigorous research with practical application, we ensure that our Department remains at the forefront of aeronautical innovation and education.

Our teams combine rigorous research with real-world implementation, which keeps our curricula current and our expertise sharp. We actively collaborate with industry and institutions, participate in competitive EU calls, and deliver results that strengthen Croatia’s and Europe’s aeronautical capabilities. In short: we don’t just follow best practice we help create it.

World-class researchers

EU projects

We are open to collaboration on international and national research and professional projects. We actively cooperate with universities, research institutes, industry partners, and public authorities to advance aeronautical science and practice.

Partners & Collaborations

We work closely with international and national partners on scientific and professional projects, strengthening innovation and advancing aeronautics.

Scientific and research projects

2025

  1. Quantifying Operational Uncertainty in Landing Gear Fatigue: A Hybrid Physics–Data Framework for Probabilistic Remaining Useful Life Estimation of the Cessna 172 Main Gear
  2. Low-Cost Strain-Gauge Force-Sensing Sidestick for 6-DoF Flight Simulation: Design and Human-in-the-Loop Evaluation
  3. The Influence of Ultra-Wideband Anchor Placement on Localization Accuracy
  4. A Comprehensive Survey on Short-Distance Localization of UAVs

2024

  1. Multicriteria satisfaction analysis to analyse passenger perceptions of air travel service quality in Croatia
  2. Fuel Burn Method Assessment Using Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast and European Reanalysis Data: Limited Flight Sample Analysis
  3. Defining Terminal Airspace Air Traffic Complexity Indicators Based on Air Traffic Controller Tasks
  4. How Has the Concept of Air Traffic Complexity Evolved? Review and Analysis of the State of the Art of Air Traffic Complexity
  5. Probabilistic Air Traffic Complexity Analysis Considering Prediction Uncertainties in Traffic Scenarios
  6. Gaze Analysis of Air Traffic Contoller Using AI-Based Conflict Detection
  7. Prerequisites for Statistical Analyses of the Quality of Instrument Flight Procedures | Preduvjeti za statističku analizu kvalitete instrumentalnih letnih procedura

2023

  1. Use of unmanned aerial systems for measuring particulate matter in the lower atmosphere in urban areas
  2. Predicting the Remaining Useful Life of Light Aircraft Structural Parts: An Expert System Approach
  3. Machine Learning experiments for design purposes in air-traffic conflict-detection tool
  4. Artificial Situational Awareness Assessment of a Novel ATC Support System // Journal of Physics: Conference Series
  5. Proposal for Modification of the Syllabus for Ultralight Aircraft Pilot’s Training

2022

  1. Closed Loop Airline Rotable Component Float Availability and Control: A Case Study. // International Scientific Conference “The Science and Development of Transport – Znanost i razvitak prometa – ZIRP 2022” / Petrović, Marjana
  2. Landing Gear Leg Fatigue Life Analysis for Light Aircraft. // International Scientific Conference “The Science and Development of Transport – Znanost i razvitak prometa – ZIRP 2022” / Petrović, Marjana
  3. Modeling the Effect of One Engine Inoperative for Bada Flight Performance Model
  4. Modelling piston engine aircraft performance using pilot’s operating handbook
  5. Creating an ATC knowledge graph in support of the artificial situational awareness system // International Scientific Conference “The Science and Development of Transport – Znanost i razvitak prometa – ZIRP 2022” / Petrović, Marjana
  6. Novel Artificial Situational Awareness System is Comparable with Human Situational Awareness in the En-route Air Traffic Control Domain // International Scientific Conference “The Science and Development of Transport – Znanost i razvitak prometa – ZIRP 2022” / Petrović, Marjana
  7. Learning Assurance Analysis for Further Certification Process of Machine Learning Techniques: Case-Study Air Traffic Conflict Detection Predictor // Sensors, 22 (2022), 19
  8. Environmental Benefits of Flexible Use of Airspace // International Scientific Conference “The Science and Development of Transport – Znanost i razvitak prometa – ZIRP 2022” / Petrović, Marjana
  9. Service Quality and Efficiency-Oriented Training Design in Air Traffic Management // International Scientific Conference “The Science and Development of Transport – Znanost i razvitak prometa – ZIRP 2022” / Petrović, Marjana
  10. The effect of the Croatian Free Route Airspace implementation on the Air Traffic Complexity // International Scientific Conference “The Science and Development of Transport – Znanost i razvitak prometa – ZIRP 2022” / Petrović, Marjana
  11. Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the noise exposure of population around Split Airport // International Scientific Conference “The Science and Development of Transport – Znanost i razvitak prometa – ZIRP 2022” / Petrović, Marjana
  12. Probabilistic Analysis of Air Traffic in Adverse Weather Scenarios // Proceedings of ICRAT 2022 Conference
  13. Integration of software defined radio on an unmanned aerial vehicle // International Scientific Conference “The Science and Development of Transport – Znanost i razvitak prometa – ZIRP 2022” / Petrović, Marjana
  14. Flight Training Syllabus Structure Impact on Proactive Planning of High-Performance Military Aircraft Pilot Training Operations in Flexible Airspace Structures // Promet – Traffic&Transportation, 34 (2022), 6
  15. Survival probability of military aircrew in the event of ejection over the Adriatic Sea // Transportation Research Procedia / Petrović, Marjana
  16. Prediction Tool for Military Flying Operations Planning // The Science and Development of Transport—ZIRP 2021 / Petrović, Marjana

2021

  1. Monitoring Traffic Air Pollution Using Unmanned Aerial Systems. // Transformation of Transportation / Petrović, Marjana
  2. Method for Remaining Useful Life Prediction of a Light Aircraft Landing Gear Structure. // 6th European Conference of the Prognostics and Health Management Society 2021 – Doctoral Symposium
  3. Review of Automation Problems in Air Traffic Control // MIPRO 2021 44th International Convention Proceedings / Skala, Karolj (ur.).
  4. Impact of Aircraft Noise on Communities Near Belgrade Airport // Promet, 33 (2021), 3
  5. Comparative UAV Noise-Impact Assessments through Survey and Noise Measurements // International journal of environmental research and public health, 18 (2021), 12
  6. ATCO radar training assessment and flight efficiency: the correlation between trainees’ scores and fuel consumption in real-time simulations // The Aeronautical Journal, 125 (2021), 1287

2020

  1. Small Piston Engine Aircraft Vibration Measurement and Analysis
  2. Fatigue life prognosis of a light aircraft landing gear leg // Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Prognostics and Health Management Society (PHM 2020) / Saxena, Abhinav (ur.).
  3. Calculation of Airplane Wake Turbulence Re-Categorisation Effects // Transportation Research Procedia – INAIR 2020 – Challenges of Aviation Development / Tomová, Anna
  4. Determining Air Traffic Complexity – Challenges and Future Development // Promet – Traffic & Transportation, 32 (2020), 4