Human Factors Issues Associated with the Use of Speech Technology in the Cockpit
Abstract
This report reviews the human factors issues associated with the use of voice technology in the cockpit and areas for future research are summarized. The current formulation of the LHX avionics suite is described and the allocation of tasks to voice in the cockpit is discussed. State-of-the-art speech recognition technology is reviewed. Finally, a questionnaire designed to tap pilot opinions concerning the allocation of tasks to voice input and output in the cockpit is presented. This questionnaire was designed to be administered to operational AH-1 pilots. Half of the questionnaire deals specifically with the AH-1 cockpit and the types of tasks pilots would like to have performed by voice in this existing rotorcraft. The remaining portion of the questionnaire deals with an undefined rotorcraft of the future and is aimed at determining what types of tasks these pilots would like to have performed by voice technology if anything was possible, i.e., if there were no technological constraints. Keywords: Computers; Automation; Artificial Intelligence; Command and Control systems, Digital avionics. (AW)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA213127
Entities
People
- D. Damos
- Z. A. Kersteen
Organizations
- Arizona State University