Effects of Manual and Autopilot Control on Mental Workload and Vigilance During Simulated General Aviation Flight
Authors:
- Anthony J. MasalonisAMAnthony J. Masalonis
- Jacqueline A. DuleyJDJacqueline A. Duley
- Raja ParasuramanRPRaja Parasuraman
- 1 April 1999
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Transportation Human Factors
- Vol. 1 (2) , 187-200
Abstract
Automation's effects on workload and vigilance were examined in a flight simulator. Nonpilots performed a single-axis tracking task, using the directional gyroscopic compass (gyro) as a cue to fly ...Keywords
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