Assessment of the Human Factors Characteristics of the AH-64D Apache Longbow Crew Stations

Abstract

The human factors characteristics of the AM-64D Apache Longbow helicopter crew stations were assessed. The assessment was based on a survey administered to 43 AH-64D pilots. Results of the assessment indicate that crew workload is manageable during missions and that crews experience lower workload levels, greater situational awareness, and are able to make decisions more quickly in the AH-64D than in the AH-64A. Results also indicate that pilots have not experienced significant problems when using most of the AH-64D crew station controls, displays, and subsystems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA401032

Entities

People

  • David D. Durbin

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Auxiliary Power Units
  • Birds
  • Control Systems
  • Engineering
  • Grids
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Human Systems Integration
  • Navigation
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychology
  • Radio Equipment
  • Situational Awareness
  • Standards
  • Target Acquisition
  • Turbines

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Auditory Neuroscience/Auditory Physiology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design