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Reflections on human error - Matters of life and deathThe last two decades have witnessed a rapid growth in the introduction of automatic devices into aircraft cockpits, and eleswhere in human-machine systems. This was motivated in part by the assumption that when human functioning is replaced by machine functioning, human error is eliminated. Experience to date shows that this is far from true, and that automation does not replace humans, but changes their role in the system, as well as the types and severity of the errors they make. This altered role may lead to fewer, but more critical errors. Intervention strategies to prevent these errors, or ameliorate their consequences include basic human factors engineering of the interface, enhanced warning and alerting systems, and more intelligent interfaces that understand the strategic intent of the crew and can detect and trap inconsistent or erroneous input before it affects the system.
Document ID
19900044272
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Wiener, Earl L.
(Miami, University Coral Gables, FL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1989
Subject Category
Behavioral Sciences
Meeting Information
Meeting: Human Factors Society Annual Meeting
Location: Denver, CO
Country: United States
Start Date: October 16, 1989
End Date: October 20, 1989
Accession Number
90A31327
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NCC2-377
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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