HUMAN FACTORS IN AIRPORT TOWER DESIGN
Abstract
Human factors are considered in the design and building of airport traffic control quarters. Based on an intensive field study of air traffic controller requirements and human limitations, it specifies over-all tower design and siting workspace layout, and console design for the tower cab n IFR room, and detailed co sideration of the human factors operati g in the working environment. The latter include specifications on seating, floor covering, acoustics, lighting, color (paint), air conditioning, living facilities, nd to brief consi eration of radia ion hazar s. C ONSIDERATION IS ALSO GIVEN IN LESS DET IL TO OTHER TOW R SPACES UCH AS SPACES FOR EQUIPMENT, CONTROLLER READY ROOM, TRAINING AND AD INISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0270041
Entities
People
- Douglas Courtney