GPS User-Interface Design Problems: II

Abstract

This paper is the second of two of 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. Both papers focus 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 placement of units in the cockpit; the use and design of moving map displays; and problems associated with changes in course direction indicator sensitivity. 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
Nov 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA370816

Entities

People

  • Kevin W. Williams

Organizations

  • Federal Aviation Administration

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Traffic
  • Aircrafts
  • Applied Psychology
  • Aviation Medicine
  • Computers
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Instructions
  • Military Aircraft
  • Navigation
  • Oklahoma
  • Psychology
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Transportation
  • United States
  • User Interface
  • User Interface Engineering
  • Workload

Readers

  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.

Technology Areas

  • Space