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Team Coordination In Uav Operations, Harry K. Pedersen, Nancy J. Cooke

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2005

The term “unmanned” in the context of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations is too often taken literally, overlooking the humans controlling, monitoring, collaborating, and coordinating from the ground. Promoting and improving the performance of the human component in the operation of UAVs is paramount and enhancing the coordination of the humans in the system is one of many important human factors issues which must be overcome. Research from the Cognitive Engineering on Team Tasks Laboratory has approached this problem with the development of a synthetic test-bed replicating UAV coordination in the lab. Findings from this synthetic task environment (STE) will …

Near-To-Eye Display And Augmented Reality Concepts For Air Traffic Tower Controllers: Issues And Challenges, Dr. John W. Ruffner, Dr. Jim E. Fulbrook, Marc Foglia

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2005

Tower controllers are responsible for maintaining safe separation between airborne aircraft in the airport traffic control area, and separation between aircraft, equipment, and personnel on the airport surface. In this paper, we summarize recent work to develop and evaluate user-acceptable hardware and software solutions that will reduce diversions and augment or enhance controller capabilities, especially in limited visibility conditions. We characterized controller tasks where a near-to-eye display and augmented reality techniques can aid controller performance, and identified form factor variables that influence user acceptability of hardware configurations. We developed an out-the-window concept of operation and analyzed the hardware requirements and …

Implementing Electronic Flight Data In Airport Traffic Control Towers, Todd R. Truitt Ph.D.

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2005

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the potential effects of implementing electronic flight data systems (EFDSs) at Airport Traffic Control Towers (ATCTs). I use existing task analyses, published literature, and recent field observation data to determine the basic functionality of flight progress strips (FPSs) in the ATCT. I identify gaps in the research and formed a general set of principles to guide the design of an EFDS prototype. Given the proper application of principles for design and automation, the EFDS should maintain some of the basic functionality and benefits of the FPSs, reduce workload related to flight data entry, …

Capturing The Research And Development Process Of Aviation Systems: Creating A Multi-Media Living Legacy, Anthony D. Andre, Becky L. Hooey, David C. Foyle

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2005

Too often, successful system development projects fail to leave a legacy of design transfer information, beyond providing access to the mere physical descriptions of the system, or the software code itself. Yet, information about high-level design decisions, assumptions, constraints, philosophies and methodologies is often sought after by system designers, engineers, and researchers alike. Such information is critical for facilitating an understanding of the design and evaluation decisions that underlie the final design. In contrast, published articles about a given complex system are usually limited to discussions of experimental results and in applicability beyond the academic and research community. This paper …

A Comparison Of Saint With Imprint And Micro Saint Sharp, Gerald P. Chubb

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2005

SAINT was a hybrid modeling and simulation language developed in FORTRAN for main frame computers that allowed simulation of human activities in the context of system operation. MicroSaint was initially developed in the C language, specifically for Personal Computers (PCs), mimicking much but not all of what was in the original FORTRAN version. IMPRINT Version 7 uses Micro Saint IV as its underlying computational engine. MicroSaint Sharp is based on the C# programming language and will be the computational engine underlying IMPRINT Version 8. Representational capabilities of these various modeling techniques are compared to illustrate what improvements have been made …

Safety Attitudes In The Aviation System: Influences Of A Highly Regulated Environment, Teresa C. D'Oliveira

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2005

Although safety is considered paramount in the aviation industry, very few studies have explored the influence that such a highly regulated environment may have on safety attitudes. This paper explores how perceptions and attitudes may be influenced by context characteristics and analyses how a highly regulated context, such as the aviation industry, compares with other industries. Results suggest that the aviation industry seems to be centered on individual behaviors and attitudes towards safety; in contrast other industries highlight safety at the organizational level. Implications of these results and repercussions of national safety campaigns to promote safety at the workplace are …

An Aquatic Occupational Therapy Program For Children With Physical, Developmental, And Psychosocial Disabilities, Nicole E. Miller

Occupational Therapy Capstones

No abstract provided.

Wellness Program For Pre And Newly Retired Individuals Living In Rural Communities, Nicole R. Miller

Occupational Therapy Capstones

No abstract provided.

Maintaining A Balanced And Healthy Lifestyle For Caregivers, David Nelson

Occupational Therapy Capstones

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Ergonomics And The School-Aged Child, Allison Ruff

Occupational Therapy Capstones

No abstract provided.

Parent Educational Manual: Using Sensory Integration Techniques For Children With Autism, Stephanie Bekken, Lacey Lemley

Occupational Therapy Capstones

No abstract provided.

Occupation-Based Hand Therapy: A Practice Guide For Entry-Level Therapists, David Braski

Occupational Therapy Capstones

No abstract provided.

Parent's Guide To Infant Massage, Rana Gish

Occupational Therapy Capstones

No abstract provided.

Program Development For Occupational Therapists In The Schools: Assessments And Interventions For Children In Grades 1-6 With Social Dysfunction, Rose Kirby, Christina Knott

Occupational Therapy Capstones

No abstract provided.

A Community-Based Holistic Wellness Program For Adults Living With Hiv/Aids, Katie Kohler, Ranae Selzer

Occupational Therapy Capstones

No abstract provided.

An Occupational Therapy Program For Women And Children Of Domestic Violence Who Are Living In Shelter Care, Stacie A. Lewis, Sarah Olin

Occupational Therapy Capstones

No abstract provided.

Stress-Related Injury Prevention Business Plan, Jose Lucio

Occupational Therapy Capstones

No abstract provided.

An Occupational Therapy Program For Children And Adolescents Exposed To Trauma, Cherie A. Lowe, Katie A. Tallackson

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Every year many children and adolescents are affected by traumatic experience many of which result in long term challenges. The traumatic event may lead to psychological disorders, such as anxiety disorders, depression, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, substance abuse, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These disorders often have the effect of interrupting development of occupational performance skills and ultimately are manifested in deficits in occupational performance. A literature review was conducted to identify the effects of trauma on children and adolescents as well as to explore current treatment programming available to this population. Examples of research-based occupational therapy programming for …

A Protocol For Occupational Therapists Working With Returning War Veterans, Suzanne Lunski

Occupational Therapy Capstones

No abstract provided.

Strategies For Healthcare Professionals In Dealing With Adolescents With Self-Harming Behaviors, Tera L. Remund, Andrea Keever

Occupational Therapy Capstones

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Protocol To Enhance Quality Of Life In Nursing Home Residents Through Implementation Of The Eden Alternative Concepts, Amy Slominski, Megan Briese

Occupational Therapy Capstones

No abstract provided.

Guide For Early Intervention With Multiple Sclerosis Patients, Anni Stafford

Occupational Therapy Capstones

No abstract provided.

Home Program Guide For Parents And Their Child With Sensory Defensiveness, Chelsea Takuski

Occupational Therapy Capstones

No abstract provided.

An Occupation-Based And Clent-Centered Hand Therapy Protocol, Nathan Yeager

Occupational Therapy Capstones

No abstract provided.

Living With Adhd: A Parent's Guide To Childhood Adhd Management, Macy Adams

Occupational Therapy Capstones

No abstract provided.

Injury Prevention In The Workplace, Jeremy Anderson

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Ergonomic assessments and proper body mechanics are the common practice for educating post injury employees. However, injury prevention protocols are often not a routine practice although they are believed to be essential in decreasing the number of injuries on the job, and lowering related costs to the employer.

Research literature consistently identifies the negative fiscal, psychological, emotional and physical impact of occupational injuries on both society and the individual worker. Occupational injuries account for billions of dollars every year in medical and workers compensation costs not taking into account the billions in indirect costs. The issue is that despite the …

Leveling The Playing Field: Creating Equal Access To Playgrounds For Children Of All Abilities, Sarah Kriesel-Koll

Occupational Therapy Capstones

No abstract provided.

Aadej Comm 36 2 2005

AADEJ - The Communicator

The Communicator is the official journal of the American Association of Dental Editors and Journalists (AADEJ). It is published quarterly, distributed digitally via email to members, and posted on the Association's website, AADEJ.org. Each issue includes regular updates from the editorial team and AADEJ board, as well as feature articles on current issues in the field.

Ceftriaxone Or Hiv Associated Angio-Oedema? Case Report, William Macharia, C. Mbaabu, L. Wachira, S.O.M. Muhudhia, G. Moniz

Paediatrics and Child Health, East Africa

Angio-oedema may be hereditary or acquired and is characterised by episodes of potentially life threatening localised tissue oedema and swelling resulting from deficiency of compliment pathway C1 esterase inhibitor. Acquired angio-oedema is about ten times less frequent than the hereditary type and has been associated with immune-deficiency disorders, malignancies and exposure to specific medications and food substances. We present a case of seven year old, human immune-deficiency virus positive girl, who developed gross swelling of the tongue and neck while on treatment for pneumococcal meningitis with ceftriaxone. Difficulties in arriving at a definitive diagnosis of angio-oedema in a resource poor …

Punishment And Rehabilitation Views Of Social Work Majors And Non-Social Work Students: An Exploratory Study, Eric G. Lambert, Sudershan Pasupuleti, Reva I. Allen

Journal of the South Carolina Academy of Science

No abstract provided.