The Future of Air Traffic Control - Human Operators and Automation (Paperback)

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. Table of Contents Front Matter 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 Appendixes Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Index Color Plates

General

Imprint:	National Academies Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 1998
First published:	1998
Authors:	National Research Council • Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education • Board on Human-Systems Integration • Panel on Human Factors in Air Traffic Control Automation
Editors:	James P. McGee • Raja Parasuraman • Anne S. Mavor • Christopher D. Wickens
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	336
ISBN-13:	978-0-309-11161-4
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > Regional & area planning > General
LSN:	0-309-11161-7
Barcode:	9780309111614

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