Ground Taxi Navigation Problems and Training SolutionsAdverse weather conditions can put considerable strain on the National Airspace System. Even small decreases in visibility on the airport surface can create delays, hinder safe movement and lead to errors. Studies of Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) surface movement incidents support the need for technologies and procedures to improve ground operations in low-visibility conditions. This study examined 139 ASRS reports of low-visibility surface movement incidents at 10 major U.S. airports. Errors were characterized in terms of incident type, contributing factors and consequences. The incidents in the present sample were comprised of runway transgressions, taxiway excursions and ground conflicts. The primary contributing factors were Airport Layout and Markings, Communication and Distraction. In half the incidents the controller issued a new clearance or the flight crew took an evasive action and in the remaining half, no recovery attempt was made because the error was detected after the fact. By gaining a better understanding the factors that affect crew navigation in low visibility and the types of errors that are likely to occur, it will be possible to develop more robust technologies to aid pilots in the ground taxi task. Implications for crew training and procedure development for low-visibility ground taxi are also discussed.
Document ID
20020042979
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Quinn, Cheryl (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA United States)
Walter, Kim E. (San Jose State Univ. Moffett Field, CA United States)
Rosekind, Mark
Date Acquired
August 20, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1997
Subject Category
Aircraft Communications And Navigation
Meeting Information
Meeting: Ohio State University 9th Conference on Aviation Psychology