Introduction To Human Factors 01 Flashcards
The human element is the most….
Valuable/ flexible/ adaptable
And vulnerable to influences in the aviation system.
Less than optimum performance is known as
Human error
3 of 4 accidents results from human error
True
Errors attributed to humans in systems may have been
Design induced
Or
Stimulated by inadequate training
Or
Badly designed procedures
What is a system?
Complex whole, set of connecting things or parts, organised body of things
Human factors in ATC contain interaction with?
People
Procedures
Equipment
A safe and efficient ATC system must:
- Employ qualified staff who operate as a team
- Adopt Safe, concise and unambiguous procedures
- Install/Utilise appropriate equipment
What does human factors seek to explain?
How humans can perceive sense learn understand interpret process, remember and use information
ATM requires optimum matching between:
3 things
Human capabilities
Limitations and specifications
Design of ATC system
ATM matching must ensure they apply knowledge about human capabilities and limitations. Characteristics of the requirement of the ATC system.
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Controllers must:
2 things
Recognise consequences of equipment failure as safe and orderly flow of traffic must be maintained
Receive annual training in ABES
Information is required to be presented to ATCOs in a relevant/timely and accurate manner
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What is situational awareness?
Ability of an ATCO to remain constantly aware of requirements
What are the 2 kinds of information?
Quantitive
Qualitative
What is the main goal of ATC automation?
To increase safety/capacity/ efficiency of the ATM system.
To ensure human potential is realised, human capabilities must be matched to automated aids and mutual adaption of human and machine, to take full advantage of relative strengths of each.
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