Credits A comprehensive examination of the application of human factors to air traffic control systems. The course covers the full range of applications of human factors. Develops human factors influence on system dynamics, structure, and control as well as impact on reliability and maintainability. Emphasizes the design of control-display integration, cockpit configuration, maintainability, and reliability. Topics include queuing models, system simulation, model validation, data collection, quantitative analysis of system performance, system design evaluation, estimation theory, control theory, fuzzy set theory, information theory, and knowledge-based systems.
Discussion focuses on the extent and impact of human factors in simulator training.
Topics from flight crew training, evaluation, effectiveness, and simulator sickness are examined in detail. The course requirements and area of study are negotiated between the faculty member and the student with the approval of the department chair. Dependent on topic and faculty member. Student completes a specific project under the supervision of an organizational sponsor and a faculty member. Approval of the advisor and department chair.