2012 journal article
Effects of modes of cockpit automation on pilot performance and workload in a next generation flight concept of operation
Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing, 22(5), 395–406.
TL;DR:
Results indicated that the MOAs influenced pilot performance and workload responses according to hypotheses, which provides new knowledge about the relationship of cockpit automation and interface features with pilotperformance and workload in a novel next generation–style flight concept of operation.
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AbstractThe objective of this study was to compare the effects of various forms of advanced cockpit automation for flight planning on pilot performance and workload under a futuristic concept of operation. A lab experiment was conducted in which airline pilots flew simulated tailored arrivals to an airport using three modes of automation (MOAs), including a control‐display unit (CDU) to the aircraft flight management system, an enhanced CDU (CDU+), and a continuous descent approach (CDA) tool. The arrival scenario required replanning to avoid convective activity and was constrained by a minimum fuel requirement at the initial approach fix. The CDU and CDU+ modes allowed for point‐by‐point path planning or selection among multiple standard arrivals, respectively. The CDA mode completely automated the route replanning for pilots. It was expected that the higher‐level automation would significantly reduce pilot workload and improve overall flight performance. In general, results indicated that the MOAs influenced pilot performance and workload responses according to hypotheses. This study provides new knowledge about the relationship of cockpit automation and interface features with pilot performance and workload in a novel next generation–style flight concept of operation. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.