Facing the unexpected in flight : human limitations and interaction with technology in the cockpit /: human limitations and interaction with technology in the cockpit. (2015)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Jean Pinet.
• Authors: Pinet, Jean
• Contents: Introduction; Basic Motivation; Challenges; Approach Adopted; Originality of the Research; ; Introduction to Aeronautical Techniques; Purpose of This Introduction; The Pilot’s Operational Context; The Operational Interface between These Systems; How the Pilot Integrates These Systems; Some General Remarks on Displays; ; The Cognitive Method Adopted; Chosen Approach; Indispensable Modelling; Concepts Employed; Hypotheses and the Scope of Application; Elaboration of the Model; Presentation and Basic Hypothesis; Mental Models (MMs); Short-Term and Working Memories; Basic Mechanisms; Operational Processor (OP) and Agents (PA and AG); Cognitive Functions (CF); Goals; Perceptions; Temporal Functioning; ; The Model in Use; Basic Kinematic Functional Diagram; Dynamic Functioning; Levels of Action of Cognitive Functions; Effective Use of Discontinuous Cognitive Actions; What Time to Use?: Sequencing; Process behind the Cognitive Analysis Performed; ; Selection of Cases; Selection Criteria; Basis for the Analysis; Use of Experts: Validity Rating; List of Selected Cases; Case 1: A330, Go-Around; Flight Phase: A340–600, Normal Landing Flare without Incident; Case 2: A321, Aborted Take-Off; Case 3: Concorde, Approach/Landing; Case 4: F/A-18, Airshow; Case 5: A310, Landing; ; Case Studies; Presentation; A330: Incident, Approach, Go-Around; Summary of the Case; Analysis; Choice of Sequences; Chronological Analysis of Sequences; Remainder of Flight; Landing Flare of an A340–600 Aircraft in Manual Flight; Introduction; Cognitive Model; Sequences; Plan of the Analysis; Analysis; Observations; ; Initial Findings; Main Observations; Attention Focus and Tunnelling Effect; Deduced Hypotheses; Hypothesis 1: Basic Cognitive Function Type (BCFT); Hypothesis 2: The Influence of Contrast between the Present Situation and the Event; Hypothesis 3: Need for Simple Reactions; Influence of Factors Other than Operational; Probabilities or Certainties?; ; Summary and Recommendations; Summary; Transmitter/Receiver; Common Denominators; First Phase: Trigger Event; Second Phase: Diagnosis; Third Phase: Decision-Action; Fourth Phase: Interruption of Tunnelling; ; Consequences and Prospects: ‘F = m.ϒ’?; Facts and Reflections; Basic Equation and Shortlist of Human Limitations; Manual Flight and Automation; Changing the Pilot’s Role; So Are Aircraft Better than Pilots?; Certification; ; Use of the Method; Field of Application; Perspectives; Eye-Tracking Technology; Neuropsychology; ; Conclusion; ; A Pilot on Board: But for How Long?; Some Personal Observations; Drones; The Cockpit; Prostheses and Their Interfacing; Last Resort; Emergence of Systems; The Authorities; Conclusion; ; Appendix A: Further Case Studies; ; Appendix B: Seven Flight Systems; ; Appendix C: Psychological Concepts Used; ; Appendix D: Exploitation of Expert Ratings;
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 629.1325214; Airplanes -- Piloting -- Human factors; Aeronautical instruments; Emergencies; Emergency maneuvers (Aeronautics)
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781498718721
• Related ISBNs: 9781498718714
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; item not viewed.
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