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The Extent Of Distraction Of Cell Phone Conversations For Passengers In Simulated Flight, Tianhua Li
The Extent Of Distraction Of Cell Phone Conversations For Passengers In Simulated Flight, Tianhua Li
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Currently, passengers are forbidden from making cell phone calls during flights in the United States due to cellular electronic interference. However, some related research has demonstrated that the use of cell phones has little interference with avionics. Furthermore, any potential electronic interference can be eliminated by using new technology. Although talking on the cell phone does not cause electronic interference, the distraction of a passenger caused by a cell phone may negatively impact safety. The cell phone calls have been found to affect people’s attention and performance. In-flight announcements are popular methods to inform commercial airliner passengers of their situation …