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Cockpit automation - In need of a philosophyConcern has been expressed over the rapid development and deployment of automatic devices in transport aircraft, due mainly to the human interface and particularly the role of automation in inducing human error. The paper discusses the need for coherent philosophies of automation, and proposes several approaches: (1) flight management by exception, which states that as long as a crew stays within the bounds of regulations, air traffic control and flight safety, it may fly as it sees fit; (2) exceptions by forecasting, where the use of forecasting models would predict boundary penetration, rather than waiting for it to happen; (3) goal-sharing, where a computer is informed of overall goals, and subsequently has the capability of checking inputs and aircraft position for consistency with the overall goal or intentions; and (4) artificial intelligence and expert systems, where intelligent machines could mimic human reason.
Document ID
19860050716
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Wiener, E. L.
(Miami, University FL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1985
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Report/Patent Number
SAE PAPER 851956
Accession Number
86A35454
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NCC2-152
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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