Proposed research tasks for the reduction of human error in naval aviation mishaps
By: Donald M. Layton
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1981
Place of publication: Monterey, California
Language: eng
Number of pages: 20
Subjects: Aircraft accidents; Aeronautics; Safety measures; Research; Military Aeronautics; Military Air pilots
Description: Seven possible areas of research are proposed that could lead to the reduction and/or mitigation of the human error involvement in Navy aircraft mishaps. These include tasks for the Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory, other Navy and contracted activities. The following research actions have been recommended: Review of existing mishap reports; Cockpit review/analysis of existing Aircraft; Review and revision of standard anthrometrical data; Critical Incident Technique; Design/T&E cooperation procedures; Basic research into error causes; and Broad research functions.
Notes: "NPS-67-81-018"--Cover.

Cover title.

"October 1981"--Cover.

"Final Report for Period July 1980-September 1981"--Cover.

"Prepared for: Commanding Officer, Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory, Pensacola, FL 32508."

Includes bibliographical references.

"Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited"--Cover.

Technical report; 1981.
Table of contents: title: Final report for period July 1980 - September 1981.