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The In-Flight Affective Brain: Decision Making Under Uncertainty And Safety Implications In Aviation, Mariateresa Sestito, Francesca Benuzzi, Seongmin Park, Pierre Wydoodt, Umberto Scoditti, Giacomo Pavesi, Paolo Frigio Nichelli, Jean-Claude Dreher Jan 2017

The In-Flight Affective Brain: Decision Making Under Uncertainty And Safety Implications In Aviation, Mariateresa Sestito, Francesca Benuzzi, Seongmin Park, Pierre Wydoodt, Umberto Scoditti, Giacomo Pavesi, Paolo Frigio Nichelli, Jean-Claude Dreher

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2017

Understanding the relation betweenmotivation and pilot impulsive decision-making is extremely important in the context of aviation human factors.One way to operationalize motivation is by presentingparticipantswith different reinforces, either primary (e.g. food rewards) or secondary (e.g. financial incentives,arguably playinga crucial role in in-flight decision-making).To establish the role that different reward systems play in decision-making, we tested the extent to which distinct brain regions aresensitive to the reinforcement content. Combininganeuro-economics approach with a voxel-based lesion method, we foundthat distinct regions within orbito-frontal cortex (OFC) are differentially involved in impulsivitydecisionsbased on the reinforcement type. In contrast, lesions in dorsolateral prefrontalcortex (DLPFC) were not …

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Interactive Team Cognition: Do Gaze Data Also Tell The Story?, Kirk Schulze Kissing, Carmen Bruder Jan 2017

Interactive Team Cognition: Do Gaze Data Also Tell The Story?, Kirk Schulze Kissing, Carmen Bruder

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2017

Gaze-data could befeasible to assessinteractions within smallgroups, and provide added value for the assessment of ‘team cognition’(c.f., Cooke et al., 2013). In thesynthetic Control Center Task Environment (ConCenT) 18 teamsof three arecollectively monitoringan array of displays and predictingmalfunctions, indicated by a setpoint kickbacks.To locate potential malfunctions they have tocollaboratively determine system dynamicspatterns. Within-team expectations are measuredby gaze parameters related to situational relevantareas of interest (AoI). Within-team standard errors (SE) in fixation frequencies areutilized for post-hoc classifications of teams according to gaze-behavior homogenity. The amount of attentional resources teams allocated to relevant AoIsincreasesduring critical phases, with a change ofemphasis between the …

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Exploring Facilitated Debriefing Techniques Using A Diary Study, Shawn Pruchnicki Ms, Arjun H. Rao Ph.D Jan 2017

Exploring Facilitated Debriefing Techniques Using A Diary Study, Shawn Pruchnicki Ms, Arjun H. Rao Ph.D

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2017

Diary studies, when used as a qualitative research instrument, provide numerous advantages not possible with other methods. These differences become even more apparent when comparing diary study results to the vastly different quantitative type paradigms. Although less commonly used, their unique benefit to the researcher is both the volume and nature of the open-endeddata captured.This underutilized method offers the researcher an opportunity to discovera rich first person account of the experiences, feelings, observations, and solutions to challenges.Here we present the beginning of a research study where we employed a diary studymethod to discover specific behavioursand observations from the perspective of …

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Data-Driven Staffing Recommendations For Air Traffic Control Towers, Linda G. Pierce, Terry L. Craft Jan 2017

Data-Driven Staffing Recommendations For Air Traffic Control Towers, Linda G. Pierce, Terry L. Craft

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2017

The FAA is interested in an optimalstrategy for placing air traffic controllers into high-level Terminal facilities.Ourresearch question is whether new hire trainees (developmentals) should begin field training at lower-level facilities and transfer to higher-level facilities later, if successfulat the lower-level facility,or begin training at a higher-level facility and transfer to a lower-level facility if unsuccessful? We compared the success rates of developmentalsplaced into medium- and high-level Terminal facilities after completing Academy training to the success rates of certified professional controllers (CPCs)allowed to transferafter completing field training at a lower-level facility. We found that the CPCs who began training at a …

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Effects Of Coupling An Operational Philosophy And A Corporate Culture In A Sociotechnical System, Oleksandr Petrenko, Oleg Petrenko Jan 2017

Effects Of Coupling An Operational Philosophy And A Corporate Culture In A Sociotechnical System, Oleksandr Petrenko, Oleg Petrenko

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2017

The article is considered the content, functions and displays of operating philosophy. Suggested the additional model for the analysis of areas of possible incompatibilities in the structure of human factors in view of the "operating philosophy" genesis and manifestations. The results of an empirical study of the interrelationship of the professional worldview on human factor issues and judgments on the desirable socio-cultural characteristics of ATS units among begining air traffic controllers are presented.

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Periodic Blink Measures Using Dynamic Windowing, Matt Middendorf, Chelsey Credlebaugh, Christina Gruenwald, Jonathan Mead, Scott Galster Jan 2017

Periodic Blink Measures Using Dynamic Windowing, Matt Middendorf, Chelsey Credlebaugh, Christina Gruenwald, Jonathan Mead, Scott Galster

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2017

Artificial neural network (ANN) modelsare a common tool forcognitive state assessment. It is best if the inputs to the model are periodic. Typically, these inputs are extractedfrom physiological signals such as the electroencephalogram (EEG), electrocardiogram (ECG), electrooculogram (EOG), and others. Spectral measures derived from EEG data are periodic due to the signal processing. Features based on heart activity and respiration are quasi-periodic by nature. Features extracted from EOG, such as blink rate, can be especiallynon-periodic and can contain outliers. One approach to deal with this problem is to use static windows to compute average blink rate. This approach has some …

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An Investigation Into The Information Requirements For Remotely Piloted Aircraft Crew When Dealing With Cyber Threats, Dr. Kristen K. Liggett, Peter Venero, Dr. Gina Thomas Jan 2017

An Investigation Into The Information Requirements For Remotely Piloted Aircraft Crew When Dealing With Cyber Threats, Dr. Kristen K. Liggett, Peter Venero, Dr. Gina Thomas

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2017

Remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) crews of the future will encounter more than the traditional threats to their aircraft. In addition to air-to-air and surface-to-air missiles, future conflicts will most likely include cyber weapons. While cyber weapons cancertainly cause physical damage to these aircraft, the potential also exists to turn the friendly RPA against their own forces. The goal of the Resilient and Assured UASSystems and Operations (RAUSO) program is to develop a cyber security module (CSM) that will detect and defend RPAs from cyber attacks. In some cases, the CSM will need to act automatically to defeat the threat. In …

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Adaptive Automation Based On Air Traffic Controller Decision-Making, M. Ijtsma, C. Borst, G.A. Mercado-Velasco, M. Mulder, M.M. Van Paassen Jan 2017

Adaptive Automation Based On Air Traffic Controller Decision-Making, M. Ijtsma, C. Borst, G.A. Mercado-Velasco, M. Mulder, M.M. Van Paassen

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2017

Through smart scheduling and triggering of automation support, adaptive automation has the potential to balance air traffic controller workload. The challenge in the design of adaptive automation systems isto decide how and when the automation should provide support. This paper describes the design of a novel mechanismfor adaptively invoking automation support. Whereas most adaptive automation support systems are reactive in that they invoke automation support aftercontroller workload has increased, the aim of the designed mechanism is to proactively trigger automation support priorto workload increases. To do this, the mechanism assesses the quality of air traffic controller's decisions. The …

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Avionics Touch Screen In Turbulence: Simulation For Design (Part 2: Results), Sylvain Hourlier, Xavier Servantie Jan 2017

Avionics Touch Screen In Turbulence: Simulation For Design (Part 2: Results), Sylvain Hourlier, Xavier Servantie

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2017

Consumer market touch screens ubiquity has driventhe avionics industry to launch in depth evaluations of touch screen forcockpit integration. This paperis a follow-up from ISAP 2015 paperwhere a methodology for turbulence simulation design wasdiscussed. One of the challenges wasto verify touch screen compatibility with in flight use under turbulent conditions, ranging fromlightto severe. The avionics industryrecognized early on the need to alleviate such usability risk and the results of our evaluationsenabled us to define recommendations for our HMI designs. Using our validated turbulent profiles, basic touch screen interaction performances were analyzedand this paper will focus on the results we gathered …

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Facilitating Communication For Aviation Training And Maintenance, Lorraine E. Holtaway, Kyle Jackson, Sarah M. Hubbard Ph.D. Jan 2017

Facilitating Communication For Aviation Training And Maintenance, Lorraine E. Holtaway, Kyle Jackson, Sarah M. Hubbard Ph.D.

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2017

Maintenance errors are the primary cause of approximately 8% of commercial aircraft accidents worldwide. One factor that contributes to human errors is miscommunication. Clear communication is critical in aviation education and in aviation maintenance operations. A fundamental concept for clear communication is both the transmission and receipt of a common message. This research explores the miscommunication and misinterpretation of instructions used in maintenance training. Miscommunicationmay be due to ambiguity, use of jargon, and differentindividual interpretations and methods for standard practices. First, an example of a commonly misunderstood process is identified. Next, enhanced training tools are developed to reduce the likelihood …

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Using Pair-Wise Rankings In The Assessment Of Adaptive Aiding, Christina Gruenwald, Matt Middendorf, Chelsea Credlebaugh, Jonathan Mead, Scott Galster Jan 2017

Using Pair-Wise Rankings In The Assessment Of Adaptive Aiding, Christina Gruenwald, Matt Middendorf, Chelsea Credlebaugh, Jonathan Mead, Scott Galster

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2017

In remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) operations, operator cognitive workload is an important concern. High workload couldresult in performance decrements and operational mishaps. In research, physiological data can beused by models to assess the operator’s cognitive state. When a model detects the onset of cognitive overload, assistance could thenbe provided to the operator to help mitigate the overload in some form of augmentation. However, it is imperative that the assessment is accurate and completed in a timely manner. The accuracy of a workload assessment model and augmentation application canbe evaluated using a psychometrically determined scale of man/machine conditions. Both the operator …

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Design Considerations For Attitude State Awareness And Prevention Of Entry Into Unusual Attitudes, Kyle K.E. Ellis, Lawrence J. (Lance) Prinzel Iii, Jarvis J. (Trey) Arthur, Stephanie N. Nicholas, Captain Daniel Kiggins, Harry Verstynen, Captain Clay Hubbs, Captain James Wilkerson Jan 2017

Design Considerations For Attitude State Awareness And Prevention Of Entry Into Unusual Attitudes, Kyle K.E. Ellis, Lawrence J. (Lance) Prinzel Iii, Jarvis J. (Trey) Arthur, Stephanie N. Nicholas, Captain Daniel Kiggins, Harry Verstynen, Captain Clay Hubbs, Captain James Wilkerson

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2017

Loss of control –inflight (LOC-I) has historically represented the largest category of commercial aviation fatal accidents. A review of the worldwide transport airplane accidents (2001-2010) evinced that loss of attitude or energy state awareness was responsible for a large majority of the LOC-I events. A Commercial Aviation Safety Team (CAST) study of 18 worldwide loss-of-control accidents and incidents determined that flight crew loss of attitude awareness or energy state awareness due to lack of external visual reference cues was a significant causal factor in 17 of the 18 reviewed flights. CAST recommended that “Virtual Day-Visual Meteorological Condition” (Virtual Day-VMC) displays …

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Incomplete Knowledge Of Results And The Manipulation Of Response Bias, Matthew J. Davis Jan 2017

Incomplete Knowledge Of Results And The Manipulation Of Response Bias, Matthew J. Davis

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2017

In signal detection theory, an optimal observer exploits all available information to achieve the desired goal of a particular decision strategy (Green & Swets, 1966). Detectionexperiments often provide the observer with complete knowledge of results (CKR) in order to ensure best possible performance for the task. If optimal behavior is indeed dependent upon CKR, then a degradation of that information should also reduce the likelihood of achieving optimal response bias. A single-interval auditory detection experiment was conducted to measure changes in response bias in the presence of incomplete knowledge of results(IKR) (i.e. feedback for some combination of true/false detections …

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Longitudinal Safety Climate Analysis: Modeling For Enhanced Organizational Response, Erin E. Bowen, Brian J. Roggow Jan 2017

Longitudinal Safety Climate Analysis: Modeling For Enhanced Organizational Response, Erin E. Bowen, Brian J. Roggow

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2017

Much of the safety climate research captures only a transient state in the aviation environment, by extension limiting organizational responses to transactional approaches. The limits of the transient annual safety climate audit traps safety attitudinal/behavioral research in a static or reactive cycle. The present study takes advantage of a collegiate aviation environment with multiple training locations (each with its own culture), participating in regular safety climate audits across flight operations, to develop an enhanced safety culture model. Using longitudinal climate data collected from the organization, the authors present a mixed-methods trend analysis of safety climate changes to date, incorporating organizational …

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Relationship Between Relational Energy, Emotional Labor, And Cognitive Flexibility Among Flight Attendants, Rithi Baruah Jan 2017

Relationship Between Relational Energy, Emotional Labor, And Cognitive Flexibility Among Flight Attendants, Rithi Baruah

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2017

The primary aim of the civil avaiation insdustry is to work for the safety and comfort of their clients and customers. This study concentrated on the front line employees of the aviation industry, the flight attendants who are paid to smile.Energy at workplace is a fairly new concept and is an organisational resource which help employee attain their goals. The aim of the study was to establish the relationship between relational energy and the major issue of emotional labor(deep acting and surface acting)and cognitive flexibility among flight attendants. A correlational research design was used to study the relationship among 39 …

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An Investigation Of Minimum Information Requirements For An Unmanned Aircraft System Detect And Avoid Traffic Display, Kevin W. Williams Jan 2017

An Investigation Of Minimum Information Requirements For An Unmanned Aircraft System Detect And Avoid Traffic Display, Kevin W. Williams

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2017

This study was conducted to support the development of Minimum Operational Performance Specifications for UAS Detect and Avoid traffic displays being developed by RTCA Special Committee 228.The experiment tested four different display configurations. Thesewere a baseline display, an indication of Closest Point of Approach (CPA), an avoidance area (blob) indication, and a banding display. Also manipulated in the study weretwo levels of pilot experience and two types of control interface.Analysis of the well clear violations showed a significant effect due to display type. Individual comparisons revealed that both the avoidance areaand banding displays significantly decreased the likelihood of violating well …

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The Oculometer Training Tape Technique: The Revival, Carolina Diaz-Piedra, Andres Catena, Luis J. Fuentes, Leandro L. Di Stasi Jan 2017

The Oculometer Training Tape Technique: The Revival, Carolina Diaz-Piedra, Andres Catena, Luis J. Fuentes, Leandro L. Di Stasi

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2017

The oculometer training tape technique (OT 3 ) aimsto enhance aviation training by 1) allowing theflightinstructors to provide real-time feedback, 2) improving debriefing sessions by playing back the traineepilot’s scan behavior, and 3) editing didactic videos based on the scan behavior of experienced pilots. Despite the original positive evaluations ofits usefulness, the OT 3 hasfailed to gain traction in aviation training programs. This is probably due to the technical difficulties as well as the intrusiveness/bulkiness of the equipment needed. Modern non-intrusive eye trackers,integrated witha forward facing scene-camera, can record pilots’ eye movements and, simultaneously, capture what the pilot sees. Here, …

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A Dynamic System Simulation Device To Define Human-System Interface Requirements For The Dassault Rafale, Daniel Hauret, Julien Donnot Jan 2017

A Dynamic System Simulation Device To Define Human-System Interface Requirements For The Dassault Rafale, Daniel Hauret, Julien Donnot

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2017

Our study aimedto collect enhancement proposals of Rafale fighter aircraft human-system interface. Proposals had to be innovative and complied with the needs of information for pilots regarding Rafale future capabilities. We developed amethodology based on a device enabling the simulation of a dynamic system activity that is theRafale integrated in its war environment. Creativity of front line pilots participating inthis experimentation has been stimulated but constraint by the necessity ofa useful production due to the risks associated to the modification of a fighter aircraft already operating since 2006. Each proposal has been analyzed and synthetized through the abstraction hierarchy model …

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Effects Of An Ecological Interface On Flight Training Effectiveness, Ronald Deerenberg, M.M. (René) Van Paassen, Clark Borst, Max Mulder Jan 2017

Effects Of An Ecological Interface On Flight Training Effectiveness, Ronald Deerenberg, M.M. (René) Van Paassen, Clark Borst, Max Mulder

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2017

For Ecological Interface Design (EID), the underlying constraints and properties of an operator’s work domain are analysed and used as a basis for the design of the information displays, so that these may reveal these underlying mechanisms. Most evaluations for EID have been performed with expertor trained participants. However, it can be hypothesised that the effects of EID will alsochange the way tasks are learned by novices; since the EID designs support direct manipulation, and at the same time show the constraints in the work domain, a novice would be able to performthe task as a skill, employing the direct …

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Efficiency Of A Situation Awareness Training Module In Initial Pilot Training, David Gayraud, Nadine Matton, Andre Tricot Jan 2017

Efficiency Of A Situation Awareness Training Module In Initial Pilot Training, David Gayraud, Nadine Matton, Andre Tricot

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2017

Wedesigned a specific SA training module and tested whether it would enhance the SA competency of pilot trainees during initial training. Twelve pilot trainees took part to the empirical phase of the study. They were pseudo-randomly assigned to two conditions, the experimental group (n=6) who received the SA training module and the control group (n=6) who did not receive any specific SA training. All pilot trainees were assessed during a flight simulator session in order to evaluate objectively their levels of SA (SAGAT, Situation Awareness Global Assessment Technique, Endsley, 1995). Results highlighted that the SA levels …

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Development Of A Model Of ‘See And Avoid’ In Parachuting, Victoria Cutler, Saskia Revell Jan 2017

Development Of A Model Of ‘See And Avoid’ In Parachuting, Victoria Cutler, Saskia Revell

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2017

The UK military undertakes in-depth investigations of serious parachuting accidents, which have recently included two mid-air collisions. The analysis of these accidents identified that collision avoidance in parachuting uses similar processes to the see-and-avoidtask performed by aircraft pilots. However, no research was identified that had explored see-and-avoid when parachuting. Accordingly, a model of parachuting see-and-avoidwas developed which consisted of six stages which must be performed in sequence for a collision to be avoided successfully. Each stage of see-and-avoid wasassociated with key errors, the likelihood of which wasinfluenced by a range of factors within the individual, their operating environment, and equipment. …

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Quantifying Pilot Contribution To Flight Safety During An In-Flight Airspeed Failure, Timothy J. Etherington, Rockwell Collins, Lynda J. Kramer, Randall E. Bailey, Kellie D. Kennedey Jan 2017

Quantifying Pilot Contribution To Flight Safety During An In-Flight Airspeed Failure, Timothy J. Etherington, Rockwell Collins, Lynda J. Kramer, Randall E. Bailey, Kellie D. Kennedey

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2017

Accident statistics cite the flight crew as a causal factor in over 60% of large transport fatal accidents. Yet a well-trained and well-qualified crew is acknowledged as the critical center point of aircraft systemssafety and an integral component of the entire commercial aviation system. A human-in-the-loop test was conducted using a Level D certifiedBoeing 737-800 simulator to evaluate the pilot’s contribution to safety-of-flight during routine air carrier flightoperations and in response to system failures. To quantify the human’s contribution, crew complement was used as an independent variable in a between-subjects design. This paper details the crew’s actions and responses while …

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Federal Aviation Administration Flight Deck Human Factors Research Program, Sheryl L. Chappell, Regina G. Bolinger, Ashley C. Awwad Jan 2017

Federal Aviation Administration Flight Deck Human Factors Research Program, Sheryl L. Chappell, Regina G. Bolinger, Ashley C. Awwad

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2017

The next generation air transportation system (NextGen) is a comprehensive suite of state-of-the-art technologies and procedures that improves national airspace system(NAS)capacity and efficiency, while maintaining world-class safety. In order to realize these improvements,the roles and the systems ofpilots and controllers are changing. Advanced technologies and new procedures make the information and the tasksmore complex. The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Flight Deck Human Factors Research Programexamines flightcrew interaction with current and future technology and pilotperformance of flight procedures. Human factors scientists across industry, government,and academia produce scientific and technical data-driven recommendationsto support the FAA’s development of regulatory standards, policies, and other …

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Self-Deception And Impression Management In Commercial Pilots: An Underreported And Potential Confound In Aviation Research, Tabitha T. Black, Ryan Sain, Steven M. Vera Jan 2017

Self-Deception And Impression Management In Commercial Pilots: An Underreported And Potential Confound In Aviation Research, Tabitha T. Black, Ryan Sain, Steven M. Vera

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2017

A concern when administering questionnaires is whether the participant is providing information that is accurate. The Balanced Inventory of Desirable Responding(BIDR) was used to assess commercial pilots’ socially desirable responding resulting in two profiles: Impression management (IM; faking bad) and self-deceptive enhancement (SDE; faking good). These pilots’ profiles were compared to the Aviation Safety Locus of Control(ASLOC) scale, used to measure external (ASLOC-E) or internal (ASLOC-I)orientation, and the Crew Resource Management Training Survey(CRMTS)developed from the Federal Aviation Administration’s guidelines for CRM. The results from the SDE indicated that over a fourth of the participants responded in a …

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Sms Hazard Analysis At A University Flight School, Don Crews, Wendy Beckman Jan 2017

Sms Hazard Analysis At A University Flight School, Don Crews, Wendy Beckman

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2017

For the last several years, the flight school of a mid-sizeduniversity has been working to implement a safety management system (SMS). As part of the effort, a robust self-reporting system has been developed, from which data has been used to effect changes in school policies and procedures. In thisproject, the safety reports that have accumulated over the life of the reporting systemwere classified based on the hazards experiencedwhich caused the report generation.Non-use of standard procedures was found to be theleading hazard, with 90 of the 176 reports indicating improper procedure application. The traffic pattern at the non-towered airport wherethe flight …

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Self-Leadership Strategies & Performance Perspectives Within Student Aviation Teams, Christopher Ryan Bearden Jan 2017

Self-Leadership Strategies & Performance Perspectives Within Student Aviation Teams, Christopher Ryan Bearden

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2017

Thisstudy uses a correlational-design to explore relationships betweenpeer ratings of team member effectiveness, supervisor ratings of performance, and self-reportedperformancestrategiesassociated with self-leadership.Team members that were perceived as effective by their peers were also favorably rated on job performance by their supervisors. Peer-ratings onpossession of job-relevant knowledge, skills, and abilitiesincreased with frequency of communication behaviors, as rated by supervisors.This finding replicates previous research that suggests talking leads to perceived expertise in teams.Finally, self-goal setting was found to be related to peer-rated teammate effectiveness, but not supervisor-rated performance.

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Individual Pilot Factors Predict Diversion Management During A Simulated Cross- Country Vfr Flight, Kathleen Van Benthem Ph.D., Chris M. Herdman Ph.D. Jan 2017

Individual Pilot Factors Predict Diversion Management During A Simulated Cross- Country Vfr Flight, Kathleen Van Benthem Ph.D., Chris M. Herdman Ph.D.

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2017

The risk of an accident during general aviation (GA) flight increases when pilots are required to make unexpected diversions. Specifically, a diversion may result in loss of situation awareness (SA). Loss of SA is associated with controlled flight into terrain,incorrect trajectory for orbiting or landing, or becoming lost en route. In the present study, 44 GA pilots (aged 41 to 74 years) flew a cross-country route in a Cessna 172 simulator and encountered an unexpected diversion to an alternate aerodrome. The outcome measure consisted of a diversion management score. Significant predictors of diversion management were pilot age and license, a …

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Transparency And Conflict Resolution Automation Reliability In Air Trffic Control, Fitri Trapsilawati, Christopher Wickens, Chun-Hsien Chen, Xingda Qu Jan 2017

Transparency And Conflict Resolution Automation Reliability In Air Trffic Control, Fitri Trapsilawati, Christopher Wickens, Chun-Hsien Chen, Xingda Qu

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2017

This paper investigates the automation reliability and the transparency in automation conflict resolutionadvisories for air traffic control. Fourgeneral effects: those of traffic load, those of expertise and,those of imperfect automationand its mitigation by automation transparencyin the context of the lumberjack analogywere examined. The results showed that the two automation functions, theconflict resolution advisor (CRA)and thevertical situation display (VSD) offer benefits for both novice andprofessional controllers’s performance and increased situation awarenessacross traffic loads, even when the former is of imperfect reliability.

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Effects On Task Performance And Psychophysiological Measures Of Performance During Normobaric Hypoxia Exposure, Chad Stephens, Kellie Kennedy, Nicholas Napoli, Matthew Demas, Laura Barnes, Brenda Crook, Ralph Williams, Mary Carolyn Last, Paul Schutte Jan 2017

Effects On Task Performance And Psychophysiological Measures Of Performance During Normobaric Hypoxia Exposure, Chad Stephens, Kellie Kennedy, Nicholas Napoli, Matthew Demas, Laura Barnes, Brenda Crook, Ralph Williams, Mary Carolyn Last, Paul Schutte

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2017

Human-autonomous systems have the potential to mitigate pilot cognitive impairment and improve aviation safety.A research team at NASA Langley conducted an experiment to study the impact of mild normobaric hypoxia induction on aircraft pilot performance and psychophysiological state. A within-subjects design involved non-hypoxic and hypoxic exposures while performing three 10-minute tasks.Results indicated the effect of 15,000 feet simulated altitude did not induce significant performance decrementbut did produce increasein perceived workload. Analyses of psychophysiological responses evince the potential of biomarkers for hypoxia onset. This study represents on-going work at NASA intending to add to the current knowledge of psychophysiologically-based input to …

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Warhorse: A New Approach To Manned/Unmanned Teaming, Paul Schutte, Ralph Williams, Ronald Daiker Jan 2017

Warhorse: A New Approach To Manned/Unmanned Teaming, Paul Schutte, Ralph Williams, Ronald Daiker

International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2017

This paper presents a multi-human/multi-vehicle control and integration concept called Warhorse. Warhorse is a control paradigm that is applied to all vehicles (air or ground) that are used in conducting operations. The Warhorse concept aids humans in developing operational plans, enacting a plan using single or multiple vehicles (manned and/or unmanned), and individually controlling a single vehicle (i.e., one-on-one). It synergistically integrates the human with the machine so that the warfighter can bring all their skills and experience to bear on accomplishing the mission.

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