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Cockpit task management errors : a design issue for intelligent pilot-vehicle interfaces

Creator:

Chou, Chung-di

Abstract:

In conformity with advanced cockpit automation technology, modern pilots have become airborne system managers and have to satisfactorily manage complex sets of tasks to complete a flight mission safely. Funk's (1991) normative cockpit task management (CTM) theory defines CTM functions as the initiation, monitoring, prioritization, allocating of resources to, and...

Resource Type:

Dissertation
Beyond "Clear Transmission" : Commercial Aviation, Communication and Crew Resource Management

Creator:

Robarge, Mary Alida

Abstract:

This exploratory study looks at communication perspectives and applies them to the transcript of USAir Flight 427, a flight that crashed while attempting to land. Researchers calculate that 60% to 80% of the accidents can he traced to pilot error. Many of these errors occur through a single communication event...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis