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Aviation

Research in cockpit and air traffic control human factors for clients in the FAA and other agencies.

Overview of Recent Research

Flight Symbology Research Overview (PDF, 9.66 MB)

Symbol Research (2005 – 2008) (PDF, 1.73 MB)

Lines and Linear Patterns Study (2009) (PDF, 1.68 MB)

Projects

• Electronic Flight Bags. Considerations in design and operations.

• Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) usage in flight and on the ground.

• Simulator Fidelity. Importance for training and evaluation.

• Effects of Satellite Imposed Communications Delays

• GPS Vertical Navigation Cockpit Displays