A Dynamic Evaluation of the Integrated Avionics Control System (IACS).

Abstract

The Integrated Avionics Control System (IACS) was developed to reduce crew member workload and save cockpit space by controlling all airborne communication systems from a single control panel. This investigation compares the IACS with a suite of standard communication radios through the use of computer graphics, mockups, and hardware. It was concluded (1) that there is a definite savings in cockpit space, (2) the crew workload is reduced, and (3) cockpit 'bookkeeping' related to communications is a significant portion of the workload. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA082203

Entities

People

  • William B. Debellis

Organizations

  • Human Engineering Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Attack Helicopters
  • Automatic Direction Finders
  • Communication Equipment
  • Communication Systems
  • Computer Graphics
  • Control Panels
  • Control Systems
  • Engineering
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • Graphics
  • Helicopters
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Interactive Graphics
  • Navigation
  • Radio Frequency
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Operations Research
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers