Analysis of Human Factors Data for Electronic Flight Display Systems
Abstract
The report presents the results of a review of 1178 technical documents dealing with human factors considerations in electronic flight display systems. Design-oriented human factors data are presented for the following families of design considerations: display size, information coding, alphanumerics, scale legibility, visual acuity, display system resolution, flicker, contrast ratio requirements, and environmental variables including ambient illumination, vibration and acceleration. Quantitative, design-oriented functional relationships are emphasized. Research recommendations are made where existing data were found inadequate for design use. A model is presented for organizing the variables impacting upon human performance as a function of electronic flight display system design.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0884770
Entities
People
- Clarence A. Semple Jr.
- Ernest J. Conway Jr.
- Keith T. Burnette
- Raymond J. Heapy