An Analysis of Aircrew Communication Patterns and Content

Abstract

The findings reported here represent a detailed analysis of tactical rotary-wing aircrew communication patterns and content. This research is part of an extensive effort to investigate the nature of tactical aircrew coordination and to develop effective mission-oriented aircrew coordination training. The primary objectives of this research were to answer the following questions: (1) What specific communication patterns and content are demonstrated by different helicopter crewmembers (i.e., Helicopter Aircraft Commander - HAC and Helicopter 2nd Pilot - H2P)? (2) Do tactical aircrew communication patterns and content vary as a function of the performance demands and requirements of different flight conditions (i.e., routine and non-routine)? (3) Are the communication patterns and content of more effective aircrews different from those of less effective aircrews? (4) What similarities exist between the communication patterns and content of military rotary-wing aircrews and commercial fixed-wing aircrews? and (5) Can the results of the communication analyses have an impact on aircrew coordination training?

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 03, 1991
Accession Number
ADA246618

Entities

People

  • Ben B. Morgan Jr.
  • Carolyn Prince
  • Randall L. Oser
  • Steven S. Simpson

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Aeronautics
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Databases
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Flight Crews
  • Flight Simulators
  • Information Science
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Research
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Security
  • Simulators
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Students
  • Tilt Rotor Aircraft
  • Training

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  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.