Gratton, Dr Guy B

Associate Professor in Aviation and the Environment

Address

Cranfield University

College Rd,

Cranfield,

Wharley End,

Bedford

MK43 0AL

 
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Publications

  • Saeed B.; Gratton G. B.; Mares C.; A feasibility assessment of annular winged VTOL flight vehicles. Aeronautical Journal, 115 (1173) , 683-692, Nov 2011
  • Saeed B.; Gratton G. B.; Exploring the Aerodynamic Characteristics of a Blown Annular Wing for V/STOL Applications. Journal Of Aerospace Engineering, 225 (6) , 689, [doi:10.1177/2041302510392874] Jun 2011
  • Hoff R. I.; Gratton G. B.; Camera Tracking and Qualitative Airflow Assessment of a 2-turn Erect Spin. Aeronautical Journal 2011
  • Bromfield M. A.; Gratton G. B.; Factors affecting the apparent longitudinal stick-free static stability of a typical high-wing light aeroplane. Aeronautical Journal 2011
  • Saeed B.; Gratton G. B.; An approach to evaluate lift generated by an annular-Coanda-wing for vertical/short take-off and landing applications. Journal Of Aerospace Engineering [doi:10.1177/0954410011419409] 2011
  • Hoff R. I.; Gratton G. B.; Gee Anthony E; Estimating Sailplane Mass Properties. Technical Soaring, 23 (4) , Oct 2010
  • Saeed B.; Gratton G. B.; An evaluation of the historical issues associated with achieving non-helicopter V/STOL capability and the search for the flying car. Aeronautical Journal, 114 (1152) , 91--102, FEB 2010
  • Gratton G. B.; A timed method for the estimation of aeroplane take-off and landing distances. Aeronautical Journal, 112 (1136) , 613-619, Oct 2008
  • Gratton G. B.; Stalling speeds and determination of manoeuver speed for Rogallo-winged microlight airplanes. Journal Of Aircraft, 45 (2) , 723-725, Mar 2008
  • Gratton G. B.; Use of Global Positioning System velocity outputs for determining airspeed measurement error. Aeronautical Journal, 111 (1120) , 381-388, Jun 2007
  • Gratton G. B.; A method for predicting the rate and effect of approach to the stall of a microlight aeroplane. Aeronautical Journal, 110 (1112) , 683-690, Oct 2006
  • Gratton G. B.; Newman S. J.; Towards the tumble resistant microlight. Cockpit 34-53, Jan 2006
  • Gratton G. B.; Newman S. J.; The tumble mode, where Test Pilots fear to tread. Cockpit 34-53, Apr 2004
  • Gratton G. B.; Newman S. J.; The ‘tumble’ departure mode in weight shift controlled microlight aircraft. Journal Of Aerospace Engineering, 217, 149-166, Aug 2003
  • Gratton G. B.; A dispersed airworthiness management system – the model of the British Microlight Aircraft Association, International Journal of Aerospace Management. International Journal Of Aerospace Management Feb 2002
  • Gratton G. B.; The weightshift-controlled microlight aeroplane. Journal Of Aerospace Engineering, 215, 147-154, Aug 2001

Prizes

  • Derek George Astridge Prize for Aerospace Safety, Institution of Mechanical Engineers, September 2003
  • Safety in Mechanical Engineering award , Institution of Mechanical Engineers, September 2003
  • Herman R. “Fish” Salmon Technical Publications Award, Society of Experimental Test Pilots, September 2006

Achievements / Science Highlights

  • Mission scientist on first UK flights into volcanic ash contaminated airspace, April 2010

Engagements

  • Annual human factors lecture to the Farnborough Branch of the Royal Aeronautical Society, October 2011
  • Public lecture on safety in process industries, Institution of Mechanical Engineers, January 2011
  • Opening lecture, RAeS Conference "Flying through an era of volcanic ash", November 2010

Policy advice

  • Evidence to the House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee, concerning UK response to volcanic ash. http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/science-and-technology-committee/news/101025-volcanic-ash---ev-session-announced/, (Parliamentary Committees), November 2010
  • Member of the Internatioanl Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Volcanic Ash Taskforce from April 2010 onwards., (Foreign Governments; International Organisations/Committees), April 2010