A SUMMARY OF RESEARCH METHODS, OPERATOR CHARACTERISTICS, AND SYSTEM DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS BASED ON THE STUDY OF A SIMULATED RADAR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM

摘要

This report summarizes fourteen laboratory studies of human engineering aspects of radar air traffic control systems. It includes a review of methodological developments and empirical findings. Human operator characteristics consistently observed in the task setting employed are presented, along with recommendations for system design and system management based on the experimental findings. Comments regarding the future potential of this type of research in dealing with significant human factor problems are also included.