An Integrated Alerting And Notification System Utilizing Stages Of Automation And Uncertainty Visualization,
2011
Wright State University
An Integrated Alerting And Notification System Utilizing Stages Of Automation And Uncertainty Visualization, Tiffany N. Saffell, Amy L. Alexander, Alan S. Carlin, Andy C. Chang, Nathan Schurr
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
While NextGen operations are still under development, several key issues have already emerged, including increased information demands on the flight deck. The ALerting And Reasoning Management System (ALARMS) was designed as a strategic, automated system for combining and evaluating alert-related outputs from current and proposed NextGen systems. The modeldriven interface integrates the status of the environment, pilot, and system to automatically present the most critical information at the right time, augmenting existing flight deck technologies. The current level of uncertainty in the environment and system as a whole is also evaluated and represented within the display. The four stage model …
Improve Crm And Advocate “One Ballot Veto”,
2011
Wright State University
Improve Crm And Advocate “One Ballot Veto”, Shi Ya-Jie, Li Jing
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
Accident investigations showed that most accidents are caused by the flight crew. But in many cases, if the captain can listen to first officer or the observer suggestion, such as "go-around ", for safety reasons at the key phase of final approach, many flying accidents/incidents can be avoided. Unfortunately, the captain sometimes would still chose to continue the final approach due to over-confidence, then leading to disastrous consequences in the end. CRM(Crew Resource Management) endeavored to reduced the crew human errors and improve the safety level all the while, but there is no effective way to eliminate this kinds of …
Mahler To Mach 1,
2011
Wright State University
Mahler To Mach 1, Capt. John Gadzinski
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
As a classically trained musician who studied with the Boston Symphony and worked for the Opera Company of Boston, the author was able to directly apply the skills used in the high pressure world of professional music performance to become a Navy fighter pilot with 10 years of service and 321 carrier landings. Later, after flying for a major airline and completing his certificate in Aviation Safety at USC, the author worked with the NTSB on major accident investigations and started to observe the link between aviation human factors, safety analysis, and the similarities between accident investigation skills and the …
The Effect Of Measuring Situation Awareness On Pilot Behavior,
2011
Wright State University
The Effect Of Measuring Situation Awareness On Pilot Behavior, J. Van Eijck, C. Borst, M. Mulder, M.M. (René) Van Paassen
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
When developing new human-machine interfaces for aircraft cockpits, the contribution of the interface to the pilot’s situation awareness is of interest because this might inf uence human decisionmaking. Besides subjective measures, a frequently used objective method of measuring SA is the freezing of the task, removing information from the displays and querying the pilot about the situation. Research has indicated that by doing so, the pilot’s notion of what is important during this task may change, thereby potentially inf uencing decision-making. This paper describes an experiment in which pilots are given a terrain avoidance task, either with or without an …
Fractal Time Series Analysis Of Human Heartbeat Intervals For Physical And Mental Workload,
2011
Wright State University
Fractal Time Series Analysis Of Human Heartbeat Intervals For Physical And Mental Workload, Sheldon M. Russell, Gregory J. Funke, Benjamin A. Knott, Matt Middendorf
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
As the environments and tasks that teams (in both military and civilian settings) are faced with increase in complexity, standard statistical methods may not fully capture team dynamics and processes. Nonlinear analyses provide alternative, mathematically derived descriptions quantifying the level of complexity and variability inherent in a data set, and may provide a more accurate understanding of dynamic systems. The goal of the present study was to investigate changes in heart interbeat interval associated with task workload using one type of nonlinear analysis, power spectral density analysis. In this study, physical and mental workload were manipulated in separate tasks to …
Collaboration Technologies Decrease Reliance On Radio Communication In Simulated Air Battle Management,
2011
Wright State University
Collaboration Technologies Decrease Reliance On Radio Communication In Simulated Air Battle Management, Adam J. Strang, Greg J. Funke, Sheldon Russell, Brent Miller, Benjamin Knott
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
Radio has been the dominant collaboration technology in military aviation, but may not be optimal owing to channel overload and static interference. The current study sought to examine how team communication was changed when radio was augmented by text-based chat, a virtual whiteboard, and two ecological resource displays in a simulated air defense task. To accomplish this, twentyone five-person teams performed the simulation with goals to protect friendly assets, eliminate enemy aircraft, and conduct refueling operations. The joint availability of chat and the whiteboard increased the total number of team communications, but reduced team reliance on radio. Access to a …
A Human Performance Model Of Commercial Jetliner Taxiing,
2011
Wright State University
A Human Performance Model Of Commercial Jetliner Taxiing, Michael D. Byrne, Jeffrey C. Zelmla, Alex Kirlik, Kenyon Riddle, Amy L. Alexander
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
There is a critical gap in attempting to predict aviation system performance between large-scale engineering-oriented simulations and human-in-the-loop experiments. In order to bridge this gap, we have constructed a model of a human pilot taxiing a commercial jetliner using ACT-R, a computational theory of human cognition and performance. The model was constructed on the basis of a task analysis that was synthesized from a mixture of prior literature, official procedures, and consultations with SMEs. The model taxis a simulated 737 in the X-Plane flight simulation environment. Our approach to validation, which we believe to be unique, will be to validate …
Human Factors Challenges Facing Uas Integration Into The Nas,
2011
Wright State University
Human Factors Challenges Facing Uas Integration Into The Nas, Lisa Fern
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
The need to fly Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in the National Airspace System (NAS) is increasing at a rapid pace. In order to address some of the issues impeding regular UAS access to the NAS, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration has begun a new program to assist the FAA and stakeholder community in establishing requirements for routine operations. One of the technical pillars of this program is the Human Systems Integration (HIS) effort which will work toward two major objectives: development of a research test-bed and database to provide data and a proof of concept of a Ground Control …
Knowledge Tests For Ab-Initio Pilot Selection In Civil Aviation,
2011
Wright State University
Knowledge Tests For Ab-Initio Pilot Selection In Civil Aviation, Oliver Zierke
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
A validity study was conducted for two purposes: to evaluate the importance of knowledge tests for pilot selection and to validate the knowledge tests of the German Aerospace Center. The two criteria were a theoretical test given in the Flight Training School and the overall graduation rate. Regression models were calculated to measure the incremental validity of knowledge tests beyond ability tests. A further question addressed the comparison of the predictive validity of knowledge tests and school grades. Knowledge tests contributed 12% incremental validity and thus yielded similar results to school grades (17%). Both regression and dropout analyses revealed knowledge …
Transitioning From Digital To Analog Instrumentation,
2011
Wright State University
Transitioning From Digital To Analog Instrumentation, Geoffrey Whitehurst, William Rantz
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) have seen an increase in manufacturing within the last decade. The growing use of these aircraft will present unique challenges to the aviation infrastructure; as well as flight training. With the large number of analog aircraft remaining in the general aviation fleet, transitions between digital and analog will become more numerous and perhaps more precarious. A recent survey of flight instructors at one college highlighted situational awareness problems for 95% of TAA trained students when exposed to analog equipped instrument panels. Perhaps two options are available to study this problem on the ground: flight simulators or …
Using A Cdti With Indications To Prevent Runway Incursions,
2011
Wright State University
Using A Cdti With Indications To Prevent Runway Incursions, Kathleen Mcgarry, John Helleberg
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
A human-in-the-loop simulation was performed to evaluate an advanced Aircraft Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) application that provides runway safety indications on a Cockpit Display of Traffic Information (CDTI) implemented on a Class 2 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB). There are display limitations associated with the use of a Class 2 EFB including when the ownship symbol is shown, and how the surface moving map is displayed at various stages of flight. Nineteen pilots viewed the CDTI in a baseline condition without indications, and then in two conditions with traffic and/or runway indications while operating a mediumfidelity flight simulator. Subjective results …
Human Factors Considerations For Integrating Traffic Information On Airport Moving Maps,
2011
Wright State University
Human Factors Considerations For Integrating Traffic Information On Airport Moving Maps, Michelle Yeh, Scott Gabree
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
The purpose of this research effort was to identify human factors considerations in the integration of traffic information and surface indications and alerts for runway status on airport moving maps for flight deck displays. The information is primarily intended to support the development of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) policy and guidance for surface conflict detection and alerting (e.g., runway incursion alerting). The Volpe Center gathered information in two ways: (1) from observations made during FAA-sponsored demonstrations of Automated Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) surface conflict detection algorithms, and (2) collecting pilot feedback on the use of ADS-B in the general …
Using Physiological Measures To Improve Training For Uav Operators,
2011
Wright State University
Using Physiological Measures To Improve Training For Uav Operators, Jane H. Barrow, Carryl L. Baldwin, Daniel M. Roberts, Brian A. Taylor, Ciara Sibley, Joseph T. Coyne, Anna Mandulak, George Buzzell, Nick Penaranda
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
The current research examined use of frontal asymmetry measures of electroencephalography (EEG) activity to assess operator motivational intensity during training of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) operators. Participants performed a series of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions of graduated difficulty. Results demonstrate that frontal asymmetry in conjunction with behavioral measures provides a valuable tool for determining learner workload and motivational intensity. Implications for the use of frontal asymmetry metrics to drive real-time adaptive training are discussed.
Assisting Pilots In The Transition From Self-Separated To Controlled Airspace,
2011
Wright State University
Assisting Pilots In The Transition From Self-Separated To Controlled Airspace, P. Panman, J. Ellerbroek, A. C. In ‘T Veld, M.M. Van Paassen, M. Mulder
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
A concept for a four-dimensional planning interface is proposed, designed to assist pilots with the transition from unmanaged to managed airspace. The interface concept visualizes constraints on aircraft trajectory, that result from future separation and timing requirements, and facilitates direct manipulation of waypoints, speed profiles and altitude profiles. A preliminary evaluation of the concept showed that subjects were able to replan their 4D trajectory successfully in 71 out of 72 scenarios. Recommendations for future research are the addition of separation affordance overlays to the vertical and speed profiles, and adding timing affordance overlays in all profiles.
Air Traffic Control Interface For Creating 4d Inbound Trajectories,
2011
Wright State University
Air Traffic Control Interface For Creating 4d Inbound Trajectories, Rolf E. Klomp, M.M. (René) Van Paassen, Max Mulder, Mariska I. Roerdink
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
It is to be expected that the task of an air traffic controller will change with the introduction of 4D (space and time) trajectories for aircraft. To support this new work, an interface for the manipulation of 4D trajectories has been created. The interface uses a time-space diagram – which shows progress of the aircraft along its planned track, in which conflict zones for conflict with other aircraft are presented, and a vertical path display, which presents the altitude along the planned track. In combination with a traditional plan-view display, and additional elements and tools in the displays to create …
Team Vigilance: The Effects Of Co-Action On Workload And Stress,
2011
Wright State University
Team Vigilance: The Effects Of Co-Action On Workload And Stress, Andre Garcia, Carryl Baldwin, Matthew Funke, Gregory Funke, Victor Finomore, Benjamin A. Knott, Joel S. Warm
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
Operator vigilance is a vital concern to the Air Force in regard to cockpit monitoring, air-traffic control, and the supervisory control of unmanned aerial vehicles. A key interest is the performance of teams of observers because of the reliance of military operations on good teamwork. Previous literature has examined the efficacy of team vigilance performance by comparing the frequency of target detections by teams in comparison to those obtained by operators working alone. Team performance has consistently exceeded single-operator performance. The present study replicates this effect and provides the initial experimental investigation of the cost of being a team member. …
Student And Instructor Perceptions Of Training In A Technologically Advanced Aircraft,
2011
Wright State University
Student And Instructor Perceptions Of Training In A Technologically Advanced Aircraft, Scott R. Winter, Richard O. Fanjoy
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
Technologically advanced aircraft (TAA) are defined as those with enhancements such as digital cockpit displays, GPS navigation, moving maps, and autopilots. Many flight-training programs are currently transitioning to such aircraft to more fully prepare their students for commercial flight operations. The technology of modern digitally instrumented training aircraft is similar to that found in advanced commercial aircraft. Students and instructors who operate TAA can provide valuable insight into the process of transitioning from analog to digitally equipped training aircraft. A sample of 216 students and instructors, from a collegiate flight-training program that recently converted from analog instrumented aircraft to the …
Altitude-Extended Solution Space Diagram For Air Traffic Controllers,
2011
Wright State University
Altitude-Extended Solution Space Diagram For Air Traffic Controllers, J. Lodder, J. Comans, M.M. Van Paassen, M. Mulder
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
The solution space diagram was developed to assist air traff c controllers and pilots in dealing with traff c. Up until now, it has been used to solve conf icts in the horizontal plane. Especially in the context of Air Traff c Control, it is important to also include the vertical dimension. This paper describes an approach to incorporate this vertical dimension in a two dimensional display. The altitude extended solution space diagram will be calculated taking into account the Altitude Relevance Bands of all aircraft involved. In this way, the algorithm can discard conf ict zones that can never …
Human Perception Of Flashing Light Emitting Diodes For Aircraft Anticollision Lighting,
2011
Wright State University
Human Perception Of Flashing Light Emitting Diodes For Aircraft Anticollision Lighting, Chris Yakopcic, John Puttmann, Benjamin R. Kunz, Mark Holleran, Brandon Wingeier, Ali Hashemi, Kenneth Stapp
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) have the potential to replace incandescent bulbs currently used in aircraft anti-collision lighting. LEDs require less power to operate, and possess the ability to flash without the addition of moving parts. Compared to incandescent bulbs, however, LEDs yield a slightly different spectral output and a different intensity profile when flashing. The impact of these differences on the viewer’s ability to detect the light was examined to determine if LEDs can successfully replace incandescent bulbs on aircrafts and runways. Using an automated system to drive an LED with variable intensity and duration, the light source was displayed …
Preliminary Human Factors Findings From The Faa Capstone 3 Electronic Flight Bag – Airport Surface Moving Map Operational Evaluation,
2011
Wright State University
Preliminary Human Factors Findings From The Faa Capstone 3 Electronic Flight Bag – Airport Surface Moving Map Operational Evaluation, Michelle Yeh, Juliana Goh
International Symposium on Aviation Psychology - 2011
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Office of Runway Safety is interested in understanding the impact of an airport moving map with ownship position on operational usability and safety. To gather data on the use of this technology, the FAA is sponsoring airlines to equip revenue aircraft with an airport moving map on an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) and to provide evaluation data to the FAA to help understand the safety impact. Understanding the human factors implications of an airport moving map is a key component of this effort. The FAA, the US DOT Volpe Center, and MITRE CAASD developed a …
