Accession Number:

ADA495151

Title:

Human Factors Issues in Advanced Moving-map Systems

Descriptive Note:

Journal article

Corporate Author:

NAVAL RESEARCH LAB STENNIS SPACE CENTER MS

Personal Author(s):

• Ruffner, John W.
• Lohrenz, Maura C.
• Trenchard, Michael E.

Report Date:

2000-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

11.0

Abstract:

Vector-based maps are an advanced capability of digital moving-map systems that are easily customised and can be powerful aids to aircrew information processing and decision-making. However, they may place excessive demands on an aircrews information processing requirements, cause an increase in workload, and degrade situational awareness if the user interface is not designed properly. There is little information available about the human factors and situational awareness issues relevant to vector-based maps. In this paper, we summarise relevant research on human factors and situational awareness aspects of using vector-based maps, identify key issues, and recommend directions for future research.

Descriptors:

• *HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING
• *DIGITAL MAPS
• SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
• WORKLOAD
• INFORMATION PROCESSING
• FLIGHT CREWS
• REPRINTS
• CHARTS

Subject Categories:

• Cartography and Aerial Photography
• Human Factors Engineering and Man Machine Systems

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE