GPS User-Interface Design Problems

Abstract

This paper is a review of human factors problems associated with the user-interface design of a set of Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers, certified for use in aircraft for instrument non-precision approaches. The paper focuses on design problems associated with the interfaces and specific inconsistencies across the set of interfaces that could cause confusion or errors during operation. Some specific problems addressed involve the layout and design of knobs and buttons; control labeling inconsistencies across units; the placement and use of warnings; feedback, or the lack thereof; and the integration of specific flying tasks while using the receivers. Recommendations for solving some of the problems are provided, as well as suggestions to the FAA, GPS manufacturers, and pilots regarding the future development and use of these products.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA363331

Entities

People

  • Kevin W. Williams

Organizations

  • Federal Aviation Administration

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airplanes
  • Airports
  • Applied Psychology
  • Automatic
  • Aviation Medicine
  • Computer Programming
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Human Systems Integration
  • Manuals
  • Navigation
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States
  • User Interface
  • User Interface Engineering
  • Workload

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  • Adaptive Control and Estimation with Uncertainty in Dynamic Systems.
  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Theoretical Analysis.

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  • Space