Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) Lighting Study.
Abstract
The purpose of this project was to facilitate the viewing of flight data on plan view displays (PVD's) and the reading of other pertinent data in the ARTCC control room by air traffic controllers. This was accomplished by attenuating distracting light and reflections on the PVD face and increasing the ambient room lighting level. In implementing these objectives, the work consisted of modifying various parts of air traffic control (ATC) equipment in the assigned test area D of the control room. the lighting modifications were evaluated technically by Raytheon and were appraised by a survey, conducted by NAFEC, of the air traffic controllers. The package of modifications was well received by the controllers, but they considered it inadequate and desired more effective improvements. The results of the study indicate that discrete lighting modifications only partially solve the reflection/lighting problem. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA060340
Entities
People
- Alan J. Kopala
- Richard L. Sulzer
- Robert H. Mitchell