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How a pilot looks at altitudeCommerical pilot eye scanning data previously collected were reanalyzed to evaluate how pilot used the drum pointer altimeter. The results of these tests showed that the pilots seldom used the drum window apparently because it was difficult to read as indicated by average drum window dwell times of .6 seconds. It is suggested that pilot scanning data be collected for other type of altimeters in order to find those with good scanning characteristics.
Document ID
19810010521
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Spady, A. A., Jr. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Harris, R. L., Sr. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1981
Publication Information
Publication: The 1980 Aircraft Safety and Operating Probl., Pt. 1
Subject Category
Air Transportation And Safety
Accession Number
81N19047
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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