An Evaluation of Aircraft Separation Assurance Concepts Using Airline Flight Simulators. Volume I. Study Report.
Abstract
This report documents an evaluation of Aircraft Separation Assurance (ASA) concepts using an airline flight simulator. The primary objective of the experiment was to determine the cockpit information requirements for an aircraft collision avoidance system. Qualified pilots from commercial aviation and industry flew typical operational scenarios in the simulated Los Angeles area. During the flight, conflict situations with other aircraft developed, and pilots were asked to respond to these situations on the basis of information presented to them by one of three experimental collision avoidance displays. Computer-collected data on pilot response to collision avoidance commands and resultant miss distances were correlated with data from questionnaires filled out by participating pilots to determine the cockpit information requirements. The subjective commments addressed the areas of required display information items, use of color, audible alert, symbols, workload, pilot confidence in the system, and pilot display preference. Altitude, range, relative bearing, and other-aircraft heading have been identified as the most important and most essential information elements in the resolution of potential conflicts. The report provides a statistical analysis of the accumulated data and includes recommendations for the development and operational implementation of the ASA program. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA083986
Entities
People
- Bruce Morgenstern
- Thomas P. Berry
Organizations
- ARINC