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Cockpit Interruptions and Distractions: An Analysis of ASRS Reports and an Experimental ProgramA recent detailed analysis of 107 ASRS incident reports focusing on interruptions and distractions as their primary feature revealed several interesting and surprising findings. Of those tasks that were interfered with, over 40% fell within the category of monitoring; for example, monitoring the autopilot flying the aircraft, monitoring the pilot flying, or monitoring the altimeter or navigation instruments for future action. Surprisingly, over 60% of the tasks that were considered distractions fell under the broad category of communication or conversation. Using these findings, we have developed an experimental paradigm that will help us understand the method by which pilots perform certain monitoring tasks. Specifically, we hope to determine the degree to which pilots rely on internal time mechanisms versus external cues as a means of successfully completing a monitoring task. In addition, we will incorporate a battery of competing aviation type tasks, including communication, to see how these tasks affect the process of monitoring. The long range goal of this research is to find operational solutions that facilitate effective monitoring in the presence of both sudden interruptions and distractions that lead to unintended multiple tasks situations.
Document ID
20020066663
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Dismukes, R. K.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA United States)
Young, Grant E.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA United States)
Connors, Mary
Date Acquired
August 20, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1998
Subject Category
Behavioral Sciences
Meeting Information
Meeting: 10th International Journal of Aviation Psychology
Location: Columbus, OH
Country: United States
Start Date: May 2, 1999
End Date: May 6, 1999
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 505-64-53-49-48
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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