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Evaluating a CRT map predictor for airborne useSix airline pilots participated in a fixed-base simulator experiment designed to study the advantages and disadvantages of incorporating a simple horizontal flight-path predictor on both fixed and rotating electronic CRT map displays. The pilots were asked to fly a modified 'figure eight' ground track while attempting to maintain constant altitude. All flight information was displayed on one 17-in. (43-cm) CRT monitor. The controlled variables were the map orientation, pilots, presence or absence of crosswinds, presence or absence of wind gusts, and presence or absence of predictor. Error scores were recorded as deviations from the commanded ground track and altitude. It was found that the predictor reduced deviations from the commanded ground track, narrowed performance differences among pilots, narrowed the error differences found with and without crosswinds, and decreased pilot work load.
Document ID
19760039642
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Baty, D. L.
(NASA Ames Research Center Biotechnology Div., Moffett Field, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1976
Subject Category
Behavioral Sciences
Accession Number
76A22608
Distribution Limits
Public
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