The use of Multifunction Keyboards in Single-Seat Air Force Cockpits

Abstract

Two types of multifunction keyboards (MFKs), projection switches, and plasma panel were designed to consolidate many of the aircraft controls/displays into a single, easily-reachable control panel. Pilot performance while operating each type of MFK during simulated flight was examined. Also examined were four different arrangements of the task steps or logic levels across keyboards and the impact of both a center and side control stick location on front panel and right console MFK operation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA044076

Entities

People

  • Emmett L. Herron
  • Gloria L. Calhoun
  • John M. Reising
  • Robert P. Bateman

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Analysis Of Variance
  • Computer Programs
  • Consoles
  • Control Panels
  • Control Sticks
  • Control Systems
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Science
  • Discriminant Analysis
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Information Science
  • Instrument Panels
  • Multivariate Analysis
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Statistics

Readers

  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).