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Comparison of programmable legend keyboard and dedicated keyboard for control of the flight management computerA study is described which compares two types of input devices used to operate a flight management computer: a programmable legend (multifunction) keyboard and a conventional (dedicated) keyboard. Pilot performance measures, subjective responses, and a timeline analysis were used in evaluating the two keyboard concepts. A discussion of the factors to be considered in the implementation of a multifunction keyboard is included.
Document ID
19880022933
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Crane, Jean M.
(Boeing Commercial Airplane Co. Seattle, WA, United States)
Boucek, George P., Jr.
(Boeing Commercial Airplane Co. Seattle, WA, United States)
Smith, Wayne D.
(Boeing Military Airplane Co. Wichita, KS, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1986
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Report/Patent Number
SAE PAPER 861772
Meeting Information
Meeting: Aerospace Behavioral Engineering Technology Conference
Location: Long Beach, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: October 13, 1986
End Date: October 16, 1986
Accession Number
88A10160
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS1-17635
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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