The future of air traffic control : human operators and automation / Christopher D. Wickens ... [et al.], editors ; Panel on Human Factors in Air Traffic Control Automation, Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, National Research Council.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Wickens, Christopher D.

National Research Council (U.S.). Panel on Human Factors in Air Traffic Control Automation.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Air traffic control--Automation.

Air traffic control.

Aeronautics--Human factors.

Aeronautics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (342 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1998.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Automation in air traffic control may increase efficiency, but it also raises questions about adequate human control over automated systems. Following on the panel's first volume on air traffic control automation, Flight to the Future (NRC, 1997), this book focuses on the interaction of pilots and air traffic controllers, with a growing network of automated functions in the airspace system. The panel offers recommendations for development of human-centered automation, addressing key areas such as providing levels of automation that are appropriate to levels of risk, examining procedures for recovery from emergencies, free flight versus ground-based authority, and more. The book explores ways in which technology can build on human strengths and compensate for human vulnerabilities, minimizing both mistrust of automation and complacency about its abilities. The panel presents an overview of emerging technologies and trends toward automation within the national airspace system-in areas such as global positioning and other aspects of surveillance, flight information provided to pilots an controllers, collision avoidance, strategic long-term planning, and systems for training and maintenance. The book examines how to achieve better integration of research and development, including the importance of user involvement in air traffic control. It also discusses how to harmonize the wide range of functions in the national airspace system, with a detailed review of the free flight initiative.

Contents:

Front Matter; Contents; Preface; Summary; PART I Automation Issues and Emerging Technologies; 1 Automation Issues in Air Traffic Management; 2 Emerging Technological Resources; PART II Current and Envisioned Automation of Air Traffic Control Tasks; 3 Surveillance and Communication; 4 Flight Information; 5 Immediate Conflict Avoidance; 6 Strategic Long-Range Planning; 7 Support Functions; PART III Integration; 8 Integration of Research and Development; 9 Airspace System Integration: The Concept of Free Flight; 10 Conclusions and Recommendations; References

APPENDIX A Aviation and Related AcronymsAPPENDIX B Contributors; APPENDIX C Biographical Sketches; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 262-285) and index.

ISBN:

9780309174312

0309174317

9780309517560

0309517567

9780585020167

0585020167

OCLC:

940510149