Teamwork And Performance Outcomes Of High-Fidelity Airline Operations Center Simulations,
2013
Wright State University
Teamwork And Performance Outcomes Of High-Fidelity Airline Operations Center Simulations, Glenn Littlepage, Paul Craig, Michael Hein, Richard Moffett Iii, Emily Sanders, Paul Carlson, Artyom Ivakh, Andrea Georgiou
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2013
This study describes effects of a series of simulations of an airline flight operations center and related functions such as pilots and airport ramp control. It is continuation of a multi-year project designed to develop an effective training program for entry level aviation professionals and to develop insights into teamwork processes. Results indicate that the interdependent multi-specialization simulations enhanced teamwork and performance.
Sensor To Analyst: Improved Decision-Making In Aerial Isr Through Training And Decision Support Tools,
2013
Wright State University
Sensor To Analyst: Improved Decision-Making In Aerial Isr Through Training And Decision Support Tools, Tiffany R. Poeppelman, Dan Caggiano, Cullen Jackson ., Scott Galster ., Capt Chad Tossell ., Bruce Bolley, Lawrence Scarff, David Lind, Kevin Durkee, Sterling Wiggins
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2013
From sensors to analysts, modern day intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) requires concerted efforts from players in the aviation, aerospace, and intelligence domains to complete the Planning and Direction, Collection, Processing and Exploitation, Analysis and Produ and ction, Dissemination (PCPAD) cycle. While the pilots, analysts, and consumers of ISR products in the PCPAD cycle have very different tasks and duties, all of th must constantly adapt to new environments, new challenges, and new enemies. The uncertainty generated by the nature of these environments places considerable decision-making and workload demands on the various operators. Currently, government, industry, and the operational community …
Optimizing Data Processing And Management Decisions During Isr Through Innovative Training Regimens,
2013
Wright State University
Optimizing Data Processing And Management Decisions During Isr Through Innovative Training Regimens, Capt Chad C. Tossell, Cullen Jackson, Lisa M. Tripp ., Lt Robert A. Nelson
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2013
Effective intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) relies heavily on both technological and human analytical capabilities. Intelligence analysts must be able to detect, interpret, process, and perform other critical tasks to turn data into meaningful information for decision-makers. The ability to aggregate massive data sets into operationally relevant information is challenging due to issues such as information overload, team coordination, time constraints, tunnel vision, and limited or vague guidance. This report describes research and development efforts to enhance training for geospatial intelligence analysts. Initial results from cognitive task analyses with these analysts along with associated technology development are discussed.
Preliminary Examination Of Simulator-Based Training Effectiveness,
2013
Wright State University
Preliminary Examination Of Simulator-Based Training Effectiveness, Maxine Lubner, Sharon Devivo, Emerson Allen, Andrew Dattel ., Deb Henneberry
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2013
A preliminary examination of the effectiveness of a simulator-based training program for pilots was conducted. Thirteen students of varying backgrounds, with limited flight experience enrolled in an intensive, simulator-based flight training program. Six students completed their FAA Private Pilot certificates in an average of five weeks, while five completed within four weeks. They completed instrument ratings within three or four weeks. These qualifications were completed with fewer flight hours than the US average. One student stopped training, but four remaining students have completed their FAA commercial, multi-engine and instructor qualifications in a timely and cost-effective manner. A combination of intensive …
Perceived Usefulness Of Planned Nextgen Capabilities By Air Traffic Control Tower Controllers,
2013
Wright State University
Perceived Usefulness Of Planned Nextgen Capabilities By Air Traffic Control Tower Controllers, Jon Holbrook, Ray Oyung, Kari M. Gonter, Bonny Parke, Rebecca Collins, Bettina L. Beard
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2013
The Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) is an ambitious collaborative effort between government agencies and industry to increase the capabilities of the current air traffic system. Under NextGen, tools are being developed to support air traffic controllers in many aspects of their jobs. However, budgetary constraints, unanticipated technological hurdles and other challenges to implementation make it unlikely that every NextGen tool in development will find its way into future air traffic control facilities. Information is needed to prioritize NextGen tool development to ensure that the tools that will provide the most benefit can be implemented in the appropriate facilities. …
Sequential Required Time Of Arrival Intervals Utilizing Existing Technologies,
2013
Wright State University
Sequential Required Time Of Arrival Intervals Utilizing Existing Technologies, Amy L. Alexander, Thomas L. Teller
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2013
Four-dimensional trajectory-based operations (4D TBO) requiring aircraft to meet specified timing constraints at designated waypoints along their route are a key strategy for increasing airspace throughput and efficiency. The Required Time of Arrival (RTA) function of the aircraft Flight Management System (FMS) and the ground-based Traffic Management Advisor (TMA) were tested for supporting such operations. Two different methods for implementing appropriate time intervals between sequential RTA aircraft were explored in this paper: a fixed 90-second interval versus discrete intervals varied to match the prevailing conditions. Both methods yielded a good balance between separation assurance and flow efficiency. Three different types …
Situation Awareness And Situation Assessment: How Are They Related?,
2013
Wright State University
Situation Awareness And Situation Assessment: How Are They Related?, Norman R. Hertz, Michael T. Hertz
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2013
The goals of human factors practitioners and industrial psychologists in situation awareness milieu are to assess individuals, teams, and organizations to measure current performance and predict future performance. The value in assessing situation awareness (SA) is that it impacts performance. Endsley (1995a) stated “SA provides the primary basis for subsequent decision making and performance in complex, dynamic systems.” The purpose of this paper is not to discuss or propose another means of describing or measuring SA but instead to propose the role of situation assessment (SAS) in identifying the nature of SA, product and/or process, regardless of the definition or …
Refinement Of Mental Models Of Interdependence And Communication,
2013
Wright State University
Refinement Of Mental Models Of Interdependence And Communication, Emily Sanders, Glenn Littlepage, Michael Hein
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2013
This study examined the relationship between mental models of interdependence and communication in a simulated aviation flight operations center. Social network analysis indicated that mental models of both interdependence and communication importance develop with team interaction and that, following team interaction, the two types of models were closely related.
Training For Situation Awareness,
2013
Wright State University
Training For Situation Awareness, Michael T. Hertz, Norman R. Hertz
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2013
Situation awareness (SA) is not fixed but is malleable and can be enhanced by training. The operating premise is that SA is measurable given the many theories of SA. This paper identifies the various methods and approaches that have proven effective in training for greater degrees of SA. The loss of ,or insufficient SA is not viewed as inattention or lack of focus but instead, it is very likely that the person lacked the skill set to perform the job. The amount of training necessary for the person to effectively perform the work is helpful if it reduces the workload …
A Proposal To Reduce Unsafe Aviation Maintenance Task Handovers With A Virtual Training Solution,
2013
Wright State University
A Proposal To Reduce Unsafe Aviation Maintenance Task Handovers With A Virtual Training Solution, Kevin Gildea, Wayne Shebilske, Ganesh Alakke, Shruti Narakesari
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2013
Safety researchers have documented maintenance errors happen when outgoing crews inadequately communicate to incoming crews at task/shift handover. Poor task handovers are especially likely for low-frequency problems, when complacency is present, or with new technicians. Highly experienced maintenance personnel may have prevented the poor handover. Backup safety procedures catch most errors, but correcting the remaining increases risks to safety, such as those not caught until after the plane is rolled out of the hanger. The cumulative effect of handover errors increases the exposure to additional threats and errors during reworks and replacement of aircraft on the line among others. This …
Exploring The Impact Of Ads-B Nextgen Technology Requirements For General Aviation,
2013
Wright State University
Exploring The Impact Of Ads-B Nextgen Technology Requirements For General Aviation, Rachel Borsa, Professor Brian G. Dillman, Professor Timothy D. Ropp
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2013
The Next Generation Air Transportation System, or NextGen, represents the modernization of the United States air transportation system. It is a shift from legacy computer and radar based technologies to an integrated set of technologies, connected into a real time data sharing “system,” shared by air traffic control, pilots and airports. This upgrade to our National Airspace System (NAS) involves potentially significant changes and financial considerations for many air operators. The upgrade and integration of one of these technologies, the Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) transmitter, is among the mandatory upgrades being required by the Federal Aviation Administration within …
Applied Human Factors Research For The Technical Operations Organization Of The Federal Aviation Administration,
2013
Wright State University
Applied Human Factors Research For The Technical Operations Organization Of The Federal Aviation Administration, Edward Austrian, Edmundo Sierra Jr.
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2013
The FAA is developing and implementing human factors standards within the Technical Operations domain of the Air Traffic Organization. TO personnel are responsible for installing, certifying, and maintaining NAS infrastructure and equipment. Application of standards within this domain is intended to improve human performance, contribute to the more efficient and effective maintenance of NAS systems, and facilitate the integration of human factors into operational systems. Over several decades, the FAA has independently and incrementally modernized TO systems leading to user-system interface diversity within and across systems and facilities. Based on human factors principles, TO requested that FAA human factors research …
Assessment Of Manual Flying Skills By Combining Aircraft Parameters With Pilot Control Inputs,
2013
Wright State University
Assessment Of Manual Flying Skills By Combining Aircraft Parameters With Pilot Control Inputs, Ekkehart Schubert, Björn Appel, Gerhard Hüttig
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2013
In a recent full flight simulator experiment, 57 commercial airline pilots (long-haul captains and short-haul first officers) had to accomplish a realistic scenario ending in a manual flown “raw data approach” (localizer and glideslope capturing with absence of autopilot and flight director aid). The manual flight performance was evaluated by an instructor. Various flight path parameters and pilot control input data were collected from the simulator for an objective evaluation and comparison with the instructor assessment. At first the outer control loop was analyzed by using flight path tracking errors. This showed significant difference between the two groups of pilots. …
Single-Pilot Workload Management During Cruise In Entry Level Jets,
2013
Wright State University
Single-Pilot Workload Management During Cruise In Entry Level Jets, Barbara K. Burian, Shawn Pruchnicki, Bonny Christopher, Evan Silverman, Carla Hackworth, Jason Rogers, Kevin Williams, Gena Drechsler, Barry Runnels, Andy Mead
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2013
Advanced technologies and automation are important facilitators of single pilot operations, but they also contribute to the workload management challenges faced by the pilot. We examined task completion, workload management, and automation use in an entry-level jet (ELJ) flown by single pilots. Thirteen certificated Cessna Citation Mustang (CE-510S) pilots flew an instrument flight rules (IFR) experimental flight in a Cessna Citation Mustang simulator. At one point, participants had to descend to meet a crossing restriction prior to a waypoint and prepare for an instrument approach into an un-towered field while facilitating communication from a lost pilot who was flying too …
Beyond Multitasking: Human Factors Implications For Single-Pilot Operations In The Nextgen Environment,
2013
Wright State University
Beyond Multitasking: Human Factors Implications For Single-Pilot Operations In The Nextgen Environment, Nestor Fenoy Bermudez, Donna F. Wilt, John E. Deaton .
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2013
Operations within the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) will be a source of new complexities and unique challenges for the single pilot. Human factors research and development will be required to ensure safe single-pilot operations. New avionics, the increase in procedural complexity, and the elevated standards for required navigation performance are the source of many issues that need to be identified before they become a threat to safety. This paper presents a taxonomy developed to identify the potential human factors issues that could impact single pilots flying within NextGen. A series of NextGen capabilities, scenarios, and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast …
Assessing The Changing Human Performance Risk Profile In The Nextgen Mid-Term,
2013
Wright State University
Assessing The Changing Human Performance Risk Profile In The Nextgen Mid-Term, Katherine A. Berry, Michael W. Sawyer
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2013
Many Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) Operational Improvements (OIs) aim to provide controllers with decision support tools and other automation specifically designed to provide safety enhancements to National Airspace System (NAS) operations. While these changes may indeed produce positive safety improvements, the introduction of each new system and capability also offers the possibility of introducing new human performance hazards into the NAS. A thorough review of the proposed NextGen midterm OIs was completed to identify the potential for both the positive and negative impacts on the human contribution to risk in the NAS. A summary of these findings was …
Giving A Face To Airline Customer Satisfaction: A Graphic Approach,
2013
Wright State University
Giving A Face To Airline Customer Satisfaction: A Graphic Approach, Clay Wildt, Dr. Erin E. Bowen, Dr. Brent D. Bowen
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2013
Historically, research ranking the major commercial air carriers in the U.S. has been based on subjective perceptions, satisfaction, and attitudes. Building upon 21 years of work with the Airline Quality Rating (AQR), the present study moves beyond basic descriptive information of air travelers to identify patterns and relationships in the way consumers view this technologically advanced environment. Development of such a model allows key players in the industry to improve their understanding of the prime drivers and perceptions of passenger behavior. Implementation of a subjective element, the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Scale, will allow frequent fliers the ability to codify their …
Clarifying Cognitive Complexity And Controller Strategies In Disturbed Inbound Peak Atc Operations,
2013
Wright State University
Clarifying Cognitive Complexity And Controller Strategies In Disturbed Inbound Peak Atc Operations, Marian J. Schuver-Van Blanken, Mariska I. Roerdink
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2013
Air traffic controller (ATCo) expertise is crucial in safely and effectively managing operational disturbances and unpredictable events. The high level of ATCo expertise needed in these situations originates from the cognitive complexity in the ATC task. To cope with cognitive complexity in managing operational disturbances, controllers apply strategies to avoid task performance being compromised. Using the ATCo Cognitive Process and Operational Situation (ACoPOS) model, this paper clarifies the cognitive complexity involved in disturbed inbound peak operation within dense airspace for Schiphol airport at ATC the Netherlands (LVNL). Complexity issues in cognitive processes and operational factors involved are described. Strategies used …
Development And Validation Of Measures For Army Aviation Collective Training,
2013
Wright State University
Development And Validation Of Measures For Army Aviation Collective Training, Martin Bink, Melinda Seibert, Courtney Dean, John Stewart, Troy Zeidman
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2013
Simulation-based Aviation Training Exercises (ATX) are critical for preparing U.S. Army Combat Aviation Brigades for deployment. However, while offering the opportunity to practice mission segments at the unit level, the effectiveness of this training remains unclear due to a need for objective assessments focused on observable team behavior. Unit Commanders and trainers need tools for measuring collective task performance in order to understand performance gains, facilitate feedback, and guide the learning of aviation tactical teams. To address this challenge, a set of aviation team performance measures were developed, data were collected to validate these measures, and strategies were created to …
Effects Of Motion Cueing On An Attitude Recovery Task,
2013
Wright State University
Effects Of Motion Cueing On An Attitude Recovery Task, Chris M. Nicholson, Ben Townsend, Andrew Staples, Murray Gamble, Dr. Chris M. Herdman
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2013
The present research investigated the impact of a motion cueing seat on a simple attitude recovery task. Participants (n=10) used a joystick to level an attitude indicator that was tilted at either a magnitude of 20 or 40 degrees from level (left or right). A dynamic motion seat was used to provide either congruent or incongruent motion cues. Relative to a no-motion baseline, incongruent motion caused performance decrements as indexed by an increase in the number of control reversals, a decrease in time level, and more over corrections. Congruent motion cueing did not affect performance on the attitude recovery task.
