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NHTSA seeks to develop a test vehicle incorporating adaptive interface technology to help it understand the safety benefits such a system might achieve and the requirements necessary to achieve such benefits. The development of such a vehicle will also spur ongoing industry efforts and create a...
In this general guidance document, researchers identify and prioritize human factors issues to consider in the design of flight deck displays and controls for all types of aircraft. It is intended to facilitate the identification and resolution of typical human factors issues, and support...
A listing of web pages related to instrument procedures.
Volpe is examining chart formats and the use of information from the charts. The research on chart formats explores ways to improve the readability of a chart when there is a lot of information is presented in a small space.
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) are transitioning to Performance Based Navigation (PBN).
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) are transitioning to Performance Based Navigation (PBN). PBN instrument procedures based on Area Navigation (RNAV) and Required Navigation Performance (RNP) offer significant safety...
When sleep takes a back seat for a railroader, the on-the-job consequences can be fatal. A new interactive, multimedia website educates railroad employees about the importance of healthy sleep and helps them make informed decisions about sleep to improve workplace performance.
On April 13, a panel of leading experts discussed key safety and policy issues pertaining to the planning, implementation, and unintended consequences of automated transportation systems.