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REDAC Subcommittee on Human Factors SUMMER/FALL 2019 | MINUTES

Meeting date | August 27-28, 2019

Meeting location | JMA Offices, Washington, DC

Purpose: Review the RE&D Accomplishments and Expectations for Fiscal Year 2019 and Strategic Guidance 

for Fiscal Year 2022.

Facilitator: Dr. Bill Kaliardos, Designated Federal Official (DFO)

All releasable briefings can be found at: https://redacdb.faa.gov/browse.cfm.

Note taker: Dr. Bill Kaliardos

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Welcome / Opening Comments / Introductions | Presenters: Dr. Barbara Holder, HF Subcommittee Chair, 

Dr. Bill Kaliardos, DFO, Shelley Yak, FAA Director of William J. Hughes Technical Center, R&D Executive 

Chair

Drs. Bill Kaliardos and Barbara Holder welcomed the Subcommittee and started introductions. The 

members introduced themselves. The Subcommittee reviewed the agenda and the meeting was called to 

order. Shelley Yak introduced herself and emphasized the importance of the Committee as the Research 

and Development (R&D) Landscape continues to be developed.

Update from Full Committee Meeting | Presenter: Dr. Barbara Holder, HF Subcommittee Chair

Dr. Barbara Holder provided an update on the Full Committee Meeting. She reminded the audience of the 

purpose of the REDAC, emphasizing the benefit their input brings in terms understanding the broader R&D 

landscape. She listed various goals of the meetings (shown in briefing). She then moved to an overview of 

the Full Committee meeting. She explained that the Human Factors Emerging Issues list was a focus of the 

meeting, as this list will be used to inform the content and direction of the R&D Landscape. She also 

detailed the process for Findings and Recommendations (F&Rs), highlighting there is a new mandate 

requiring the FAA to respond to the F&Rs within 60 days of the official release.

Research & Development Landscape (Action Item #1) | Presenter: Maureen Molz, Division Manager, 

NextGen R&D Management Division, ANG-E4

Maureen Molz and her team briefed on the current state of the Aviation R&D Research Landscape and the 

tasking they are asking of each of the REDAC subcommittees. She began by defining a landscape as a 

“collection of research drivers that provides information about their potential impacts to the industry”, with 

a driver being any force that stimulates R&D investment. She explained that the tasking for the 

Subcommittee was to help the FAA understand the aviation industry’s strategic focus and provide input on

the progress of the Landscape. Maureen asked the Subcommittee to review the list of drivers and identify 

gaps. The Subcommittee had concerns regarding the approval of the landscape within the FAA. Other 

concerns include the source of data for the list of drivers, the process to assure the drivers are correct, how 

the Landscape will be used, among others. The Subcommittee offered their list of Human Factors 
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Emerging Issues, a list the Subcommittee has been developing over past meetings and is continuing to 

develop, as their response to the Research Landscape. The Subcommittee determined that the Action Item 

would remain open, and requested for an update briefing at a future meeting, at which point the 

Subcommittee will provide further feedback.

FY22 Guidance and Process | Presenter: Mark Orr, Aviation Safety Research & Development Manager

Mark Orr briefed the Subcommittee on the AVS research FY22 process. Mark began by explaining that 

during the FY21 portfolio development, there was a high level of management involvement throughout the 

process, including the Executive Management Team. As a result, management determined a redesign of the 

process was required for the FY22 cycle. A working group of managers and R&D members were 

assembled to redesign this process. The current focuses of the working group include developing 1) AVS-1 

Guidance, 2) the checklist/criteria/rubric, and 3) the input template. After the kick-off of drafting proposals, 

the working groups focus will shift to developing the specifics for prioritization and the specifics for 

programming the budget to produce the draft portfolio. The current goal is to have an agreed to draft FY22 

Portfolio to show at the Winter/Spring Aircraft Safety (SAS) REDAC Meeting, then dovetail this into the 

full FAA portfolio process. Further details can be found in his briefing accessed via the link above.

Budget Update | Presenter: Mike Gallivan, Manager, R,E&D Financial Management

Mike Gallivan updated the Subcommittee on the current state of the FAA budget. He noted that the FY20 

Research, Engineering and Development (RE&D) Request was at $120M, outlining the different line items 

with highlighted sections based on audience interest. Mike continued by showing out-year targets and the 

planned requests. Mike Gallivan concluded his briefing thanking the subcommittee and providing contact 

information for any questions.

FY19 Core Flight Deck & NextGen Flight Deck Research Accomplishments | Presenters: Dr. Chuck 

Perala, Scientific & Technical Advisor for Human Factors, Karl Kaufmann, Scientific & Technical Advisor for 

Human Factors

Dr. Chuck Perala and Karl Kaufmann briefed the Subcommittee on the FY19 Core Flight Deck Research 

Accomplishments and the FY19 NextGen Flight Deck Research accomplishments respectively. Each 

briefing began with a description of the program as well as the team members and primary performers of the 

work. The briefings outlined the different research requirements that are unique to both the Core and 

NextGen flight deck groups. Each briefing then provided status updates on a number of ongoing research 

projects, before outlining research plans for future planned work. Following both briefings, a Subcommittee 

member noted that there may be unexplored opportunities in integrating Flight Deck and Air Traffic Control 

(ATC) research. The Subcommittee decided to draft a Finding and Recommendation (F&R) on this topic. 

Both briefings can be accessed using the online repository.
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FY19 Core ATC & NextGen Enterprise ATC Research Accomplishments |Presenters: Dan Herschler, 

Scientific & Technical Advisor for Human Factors, Dr. Bill Kaliardos, NextGen Human Factors Integration 

Lead

Dan Herschler and Dr. Bill Kaliardos briefed the Subcommittee on the FY19 Core Air Traffic Control (ATC) 

Research accomplishments and the FY19 NextGen Enterprise ATC Research accomplishments respectively.

Dan began by explaining that the Core ATC program works to improve the safety and efficiency of complex 

ATC systems by application of R&D to address factors affecting human performance in ATC operations 

and ATC system maintenance. He briefed the FY19 accomplishments and anticipated FY20 research areas, 

as well as highlighting emerging areas for FY21. Dan’s briefing can be accessed using the online repository 

listed above.

Dr. Kaliardos briefed the Subcommittee on his NextGen Enterprise ATC program, explaining that it 

provides integrated guidance on human performance considerations to concept development, validation, and 

implementation teams. Dr. Kaliardos gave an overview of the program and the associated sponsors and 

organizations. He gave a brief description of Trajectory Based Operations (TBO), before briefing the 

anticipated research areas and accomplishments. Following both briefings, a subcommittee member noted 

that there was no work that focused on Urban Air Mobility (UAM). The Subcommittee decided to draft an 

F&R on that emphasizes the need to invest in UAM Human Factors research. This briefing can be accessed 

through the link above.

Findings and Recommendations (F&R) Discussion and Homework Assignments | Presenter All

The Subcommittee reviewed and discussed the proposed F&Rs and Action Items. There was discussion 

surrounding Urban Air Mobility and the emphasis on needed research in this area. There was also 

discussion about drafting an F&R regarding the AVS research prioritization process. The emphasis is on 

the need for a process that identifies the necessary human factors research areas. A third F&R was 

discussed regarding a recommendation for more integrated research between the Flight Deck and ATC 

Human Factors Budget Line Items (BLIs).

Report out from the Industry Human Factors Roundtable hosted by Alaska Airlines | Presenter:

Captain Rich Loudon, Alaska Airlines

Captain Rich Loudon briefed the audience on the Industry Human Factors Roundtable hosted by Alaska 

Airlines. He reviewed the topics covered during the two day conference and noted the industry involvement 

and collaboration that occurred as a result. The roundtable covered a wide range of topics; Captain Loudon’s 

briefing can be accessed using the online repository listed above.
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End of Day 1

Wednesday, August 28th, 2019

ALPA Perspective on Human Factors Research | Presenter: Captain David McKenney, ALPA

Captain David McKenney briefed the audience on the ALPA perspective on Human Factors research. The 

briefing focused on what ALPA views as the different necessary areas of Human Factors research, 

including Manual Flight Operations, Distance Learning, Resilience, among others. This briefing can be 

accessed using the online repository listed above.

Discussion on Human Factors Emerging Issues List | Presenter: All

The Subcommittee discussed the Human Factors emerging issues list that has been in development over 

past REDAC meetings. Subcommittee members briefed on emerging issues (Urban Air Mobility, 

unintended impacts of automation, and maintenance), and the current list was reviewed.

Review of Recommendations and Action Items and Wrap-up | Presenter All

The Subcommittee reviewed the proposed list of F&Rs and Action Items. They discussed drafting 

assignments and agreed that the Human Factors emerging issues would continue to be reviewed and 

updated. The F&Rs were discussed during the meeting and Action Items developed from this 

meeting are listed below.

End of Day 2
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Action Items

Action 1: UAS Human Factors Research

The Human Factors Subcommittee was briefed previously on a high-level FAA UAS research plan. However, at the 

Summer/Fall 2019 meeting the Subcommittee became concerned that visibility into the progress of UAS research is 

reduced. The Subcommittee requests an update on the progress of the FAA UAS Research plan, and specifically on how 

the plan is being translated into research requirements related to human factors and their associated research 

requirements.

Action 2: Research Landscape

The landscape presented to the subcommittee at the Summer/Fall 2019 meeting has shown some progress however, 

based on discussions during the meeting, the subcommittee is concerned the Landscape has not been fully vetted or 

approved within the agency. The subcommittee requests the FAA report at the Winter/Spring meeting on the following:

 How will the Landscape balance current issues and drivers with emerging issues anddrivers?

 What data are being collected and analyzed to define high priority current and emerging issues and 

drivers?

 How will the Landscape be used to across the agency? How will it inform the R&D needs and portfolio 

prioritization?

 How does the Landscape and the NARP relate to and inform each other?

Action 3: UAM Human Factors Research

The Human Factors Subcommittee requests a briefing on current UAM research that contains human factors aspects at 

the Winter/Spring 2020 meeting.
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Agenda:

DAY 1 – Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Time Topic Presenter

8:00–8:30 Check in at JMA offices (Suite 420)

8:30-8:45 Welcome / Opening Comments / 

Introductions

Dr. Barbara Holder, HF Subcommittee Chair,

Dr. Bill Kaliardos, DFO

8:45-9:00 Welcome Shelley Yak, FAA Director of William J. 

Hughes Technical Center, REDAC Co-Chair

9:00-9:15 Update from Full Committee Meeting Dr. Barbara Holder, HF Subcommittee Chair

9:15-9:30 Budget Update Mike Gallivan, Manager, RE&D Financial 

Management

9:30-10:00 FY22 Guidance and Process Mark Orr, Aviation Safety Research & 

Development Manager

10:00-10:30 Morning Break

10:30-11:15 FY19 Flight Deck Core Research 

Accomplishments

FY19 NextGen Flight Deck Research 

Accomplishments

Dr. Chuck Perala, Scientific & Technical 

Advisor for Human Factors

Karl Kaufmann, Scientific & Technical 

Advisor for Human Factors

11:15-12:00 FY19 ATC Core Research 

Accomplishments

FY19 NextGen Enterprise ATC Research 

Accomplishments

Dan Herschler, Scientific & Technical Advisor 

for Human Factors

Dr. Bill Kaliardos, NextGen Human Factors 

Integration Lead

12:00-13:00 Lunch

13:00-13:30 Research & Development Landscape 

(Action Item #1)

Maureen Molz, Division Manager, NextGen 

R&D Management Division, ANG-E4

13:30-14:30 F&R Discussion and Homework 

Assignments

All

14:30-14:45 Afternoon Break

14:45-15:15 Report out from the Industry Human 

Factors Roundtable hosted by Alaska 

Airlines

Captain Rich Loudon, Alaska Airlines

15:15-16:00 ALPA Perspective on Human Factors 

Research

Captain David McKenney, ALPA

EVENING Group Dinner
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DAY 2 – Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Time Topic Presenter

8:00-8:30 Check in at JMA offices (Suite 420)

8:30-9:00 Recap and Review of Homework 

Assignments

All

9:00-9:15 Update on Flight Deck Information 

Management Practices (Action Item #2)

Update on the Enterprise ATC Human 

Factors Program (F&R #2)

Dr. Kathy Abbott, Chief Scientific & Technical 

Advisor, Flight Deck Human Factors

Dr. Bill Kaliardos, NextGen Human Factors 

Integration Lead

9:15-10:15 Discussion on Human Factors Emerging 

Issues List (F&R #1)

All

10:15-10:30 Break

10:30-11:15 Discussion on Human Factors Emerging 

Issues List (F&R #1)

All

11:15-12:00 F&R Discussion and Wrap-up All

Meeting Adjourned
Human Factors Subcommittee

Summer/Fall 2019

August 27, 2019 August 28, 2019

Name Affiliation Name Affiliation

Kenneth Allendoerfer FAA Maureen Molz FAA

Carla Hackworth FAA Jeff Handel Delta

Chuck Perala FAA Richard Barhyot NASA

Al Secen RTCA Phil Smith OSU

Dan Herschler FAA Steve Lang CAVAN

Karl Kaufmann FAA Rich Loudon Alaska

Rachel Seely FAA Edward Austrian Fort Hill Group

Lara Schmidt FAA Daniel Brock FAA HQ

David Buczek FAA Kevin Comstock ALPA

Kathy Abbott FAA Robert Thomas ALPA

Kim Cardosi DOT/Volpe Leja Collier ALPA

Jeff Handel Delta Karl Kauffmann FAA

Chris DeSanti MITRE Carla Hackworth FAA

Alan Jacobsen Boeing Kenneth Allendoerfer FAA

Richard Barhyot NASA Lara Schmidt FAA

Phil Smith OSU Kathy Abbott FAA

Steve Lang CAVAN Kim Cardossi DOT/Volpe

Rich Loudon Alaska Chris DeSenti MITRE

Edward Austrian Fort Hill Group Alan Jacobsen Boeing

Jimmy Bruno FAA Terry King FAA

Terry King FAA/CAMI Monique Moore FAA

Daniel Brock FAA HQ Bill Kaliardos FAA

Kevin Comstock ALPA Evan Harvey Human Proof

Robert Thomas ALPA Chinita Roundtree-Coleman FAA

Leja Collier ALPA

Shallu Darhele FAA HQ

Victor Quach FAA HQ

Mark Hale JMA Solutions

Mike Gallivan FAA

Barbara Holder Honeywell

Shelley Yak FAA

Maureen Molz FAA

David McKenney ALPA

Evan Harvey Human Proof

Sabreena Azam FAA HQ

Monique Moore FAA

Tara Holmes FAA

Chinita Roundtree-Coleman FAA