Accession Number:

AD0753729

Title:

Pilot Performance as a Function of Three Types of Altitude Displays.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 4 Jan-1 Apr 72,

Corporate Author:

AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS DIV WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OHIO

Personal Author(s):

• Pangburn,Robert C.
• Metzler,Thomas R.
• Kline,Jane M.

Report Date:

1972-08-01

Pagination or Media Count:

84.0

Abstract:

Thirty-six Air Force pilots having current flying status flew a series of missions to compare pilot performance on three altimeters AAU-19, 3-inch tape, and digital readout. Using a C-135B simulator, each subject flew a series of missions simulating actual procedures used in take-off, flight, and landing maneuvers. The subjects were task-loaded to prevent over concentration on altitude performance. Performance data were based on the pilots ability to maintain altitudes specified by the ground control operator during various mission phases. From evaluation of the performance data, it was concluded that within the experimental test envelope with optimal flying conditions and high task loading the digital readout was superior to the other two instruments tested however, the AAU-19 and 3-inch tape were within acceptable limits. Author

Descriptors:

• *PILOTS
• *REACTION(PSYCHOLOGY)
• *JET TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT
• *FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
• HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING
• ALTIMETERS
• DIGITAL SYSTEMS
• ELECTRONIC RECORDING SYSTEMS
• DISPLAY SYSTEMS
• FLIGHT SIMULATORS
• PERFORMANCE(HUMAN)
• QUESTIONNAIRES

Subject Categories:

• Flight Control and Instrumentation
• Humanities and History
• Human Factors Engineering and Man Machine Systems

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE