Dutcher Safety and Meteorology Services - John W. Dutcher

Peer Reviewed articles and Book Chapters

Dutcher, J.W., (2004). Weather investigation. In Aircraft Accident Investigation Manual - Part 3, Chapter 5 - Aircraft operating environment investigation. Montreal, Canada: International Civil Aviation Organization. (pp. III-5-1 – III-5-11) (in press)

TECHNICAL ARTICLES

Babakhan, M. & Dutcher, J.W. (2006). Improving air operator and airport operations using a “Code Grey” fog forecasting system. Transport Canada – Aviation Safety Letter, 2, 17. (approx. 6 MB) [HTML]

Babakhan, M. & Dutcher, J.W. (2006). Amélioration des opérations des exploitants aériens et des aéroports grâce au système « Code Grey » de prévision du brouillard. Transports Canada – Sécurité aérienne - Nouvelles, 2, 9. (approx. 6,5 MB) [HTML]

Dutcher, J.W. (2005, November-December). Heavy weather. Civil Aviation Safety Authority – Australia - Flight Safety Australia. 9 (6), 40-41.

Dutcher, J.W., Carrick, K., & Smith, S.M. (2003). Is your HPIAM programme really effective? (Part I). Maintenance And Ramp Safety Society (MARSS) - Ground effects Newsletter, 1, 7-10.

Dutcher, J.W., Carrick, K., & Smith, S.M. (2003). Is your HPIAM programme really effective? (Part II). Maintenance And Ramp Safety Society (MARSS) - Ground effects Newsletter, 2, 18-21.

TECHNICAL REPORTS

Dutcher, J.W. (2008). Personal responsibility for safety (PRfS) project: Stage 1: Feasibility report. A report prepared for Safety Wise Solutions.

Dutcher, J.W. (2008). Personal responsibility for safety (PRfS) project: Stage 2: Development strategy. A report prepared for Safety Wise Solutions.

Dutcher, J.W., and Fleming, M.T. (2006). Cognitive task analysis of weather forecasters: Scoping project. (Contract No. KM121-05-0242 for the Meteorological Service of Canada, Workstation Project). Halifax, Canada: Saint Mary’s University – Department of Psychology.

Dutcher, J.W., (2005). Weather investigation case study: A multi-scale analysis of a low level wind shear encounter. In Aircraft Accident Investigation Manual - Part 3. Montreal, Canada: International Civil Aviation Organization. (pp. III-5-54 – III-5-80) (in press)

Dutcher, J.W., and Babakhan, M. (2005). [Computer software] Critical Weather Analysis for Flight Planning: A Guide for Low-Mid Altitude Flight – Canadian Edition – Version 2.0. (Halifax, Canada: Dutcher Safety & Meteorology Services).

Dutcher, J.W., and Babakhan, M. (2005). [Computer software] Critical Weather Analysis for Flight Planning: A Guide for Low-Mid Altitude Flight – Australian Edition – Version 1.0. (Halifax, Canada: Dutcher Safety & Meteorology Services).

Dutcher, J.W., and Babakhan, M. (2004). [Computer software] Critical Weather Analysis for Flight Planning: A Guide for Low-Mid Altitude Flight – Canadian Edition – Version 1.0. (Halifax, Canada).

Dutcher, J.W. (2002). Occupational health and safety issues in aircraft maintenance. Unpublished undergraduate seminar paper. Newcastle, Australia: The University of Newcastle (Australia).

Dutcher, J.W. (2001). Attitudes toward flight safety at Regional Gliding School (Atlantic). Unpublished undergraduate research report. Newcastle, Australia: The University of Newcastle (Australia).

Refereed Conference Presentations

Dutcher, J.W. and Doiron, G.M. (2008). Weather risk management through a systematic approach to the investigation of weather events. Paper presented at the 39^th International Society of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI) Seminar. Halifax, Canada, 08-11 September 2008.

Dutcher, J.W., Carrick, K., & Smith, S.M. (2002). Flight safety attitudes and human factors training. Paper presented at the 5^th International Workshop on Human Error, Safety, and Systems Development. Newcastle, Australia, June 2002.

MANUSCRIPTS IN PREPARATION

Dutcher, J.W., Carrick, K., & Smith, S.M. (in preparation). Influence of human factors training design and delivery on flight safety attitudes.

Dutcher, J.W. (in preparation). Occurrence investigation: Considerations for the analysis of weather.

INVITED PRESENTATIONS

Dutcher, J.W. (May, 2008). Do it yourself weather briefing. Invited speaker at the Canadian Owners & Pilots Association (COPA) – 60 Flight - Transport Canada refresher training session. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Dutcher, J.W. (Jun, 2007). Fatigue. Invited speaker at the Canadian Civil Air Search & Rescue Association (CASARA) – Debert Zone, and Canadian Owners & Pilots Association (COPA) - Transport Canada refresher training session. Debert, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Dutcher, J.W. (Apr, 2007). Analysis of a Prince Edward Island (PEI) Thunderstorm Event on 30 June 2004. Invited speaker at the Canadian Owners & Pilots Association (COPA) – 60 Flight - Transport Canada refresher training session. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Dutcher, J.W. (Mar, 2007). Accident Analysis of Collision with Terrain - Piper PA28-161 C-GBQY - Patapedia River Valley, New Brunswick - 20 January 2002. Invited speaker at the Canadian Owners & Pilots Association (COPA) – 60 Flight - Transport Canada refresher training session. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Dutcher, J.W. (Mar, 2007). The Elicitation and Use of Expert Knowledge. Presentation at the 9th Annual Conference of the Association of Canadian Ergonomists - Atlantic. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Dutcher, J.W. and Dorion, M. (Feb, 2007). Human Factors in Long-Haul Flight Operations. Presentation to the Gulf Flight Safety Committee (FSC) - International Society of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI) Reach-out Program. Daubi, United Arab Emirates.

Dutcher, J.W. (Sept, 2006). Protecting Assets Through Managing the Risks of "Mother Nature." Invited speaker at the Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA) Convention: "Towards a New Beginning." Coolum, Queensland, Australia.

Dutcher, J.W. and Poolman, E. (Jun, 2006). Human Factors in Weather Forecasting. Presentation to Managers of National and Regional Forecasting Offices – South African Weather Service (SAWS). Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.

Dutcher, J.W. (Apr, 2006). Managing Weather Hazards: Weather Risk Control Systems (Wx-RCS). Invited speaker for the Facility of the College of Aeronautics – Florida Institute of Technology (FIT). Melbourne, Florida, USA.

Dutcher, J.W. (Apr, 2006). Managing Weather Hazards: Weather Risk Control Systems (Wx-RCS). Invited speaker for Canadian Civil Air Search & Rescue Association (CASARA) – Halifax Zone monthly meeting. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Dutcher, J.W. (Nov, 2005). Decision Making in Land Force Operations. Invited speaker at the Royal Canadian Armour School – Combat Training Centre – CFB Gagetown. Gagetown, New Brunswick, Canada.

Dutcher, J.W. (Aug, 2005). Human Error. Invited speaker for Psychology 309 - Human Factors. Saint Mary's University. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Babakhan, M., & Dutcher, J.W. (Jun, 2005). Weather Analysis of VH-EAL - 26 Oct 2003. Invited speakers at Qantas Airways – Senior Management Professional Development Seminar. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Dutcher, J.W. (Apr, 2005). Human Error & Naturalistic Decision Making. Invited speaker at Transport Canada – General Aviation Instructor Refresher Course # 163. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Dutcher, J.W. (Apr, 2005). Weather Decision Making. Invited speaker at Transport Canada – General Aviation Instructor Refresher Course # 163. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Dutcher, J.W. (Apr, 2005). Thunderstorm Flying. Invited speaker at Transport Canada – General Aviation Instructor Refresher Course # 163. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Dutcher, J.W. (Sept, 2004). Case Study: Analysis of a Mountain Wave Turbulence Event in Nova Scotia – July 2004. Invited speaker at Stanley Annual Fly – In. Stanley, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Dutcher, J.W. (Nov, 2003). Low-Level Wind Shear in the Nova Scotia Bay of Fundy Region. Invited speaker for Canadian Civil Air Search & Rescue Association (CASARA) – Halifax Zone monthly meeting. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Doiron, M., & Dutcher, J.W. (Apr, 2003). Error Recovery in Aviation. Invited speakers at Transport Canada – General Aviation Instructor Refresher Course. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Doiron, M., & Dutcher, J.W. (Feb, 2003). Runway Incursions. Invited speakers at Canadian Owners & Pilots Association (COPA) – 60 Flight monthly meeting. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Dutcher, J.W. (Dec, 2002). Error Recovery in Aviation. Invited speaker at Transport Canada Safety Seminar. New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Dutcher, J.W. (Nov, 2002). Error Management in Aviation. Invited speaker at Transport Canada’s Safety Seminar for Shearwater Flight College. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Dutcher, J.W. (Nov, 2002). General Aviation Weather Refresher. Invited speaker at Canadian Owners & Pilots Association (COPA) – 60 Flight monthly meeting. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Dutcher, J.W. (Sept, 2002). Weather Refresher for General Aviation Pilots in Atlantic Canada. Invited speaker at Stanley Annual Fly – In. Stanley, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Dutcher, J.W. (June, 2001). Why Human Factors Training? Invited speaker at Transport Canada’s Safety Seminar for Regional Gliding School (Atlantic). Debert, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Dutcher, J.W. (May, 2001). Human Factors Training for Search and Rescue Operations. Invited speaker for Canadian Civil Air Search & Rescue Association (CASARA) – Halifax Zone monthly meeting. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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