A Cognitive Engineering Analysis of the Vertical Navigation (VNAV) Function - Softcover

Lance, Sherry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1287273696 ISBN 13: 9781287273691

Publisher: Bibliogov, 2013

Synopsis

A cognitive engineering analysis of the Flight Management System (FMS) Vertical Navigation (VNAV) function has identified overloading of the VNAV button and overloading of the Flight Mode Annunciator (FMA) used by the VNAV function. These two types of overloading, resulting in modal input devices and ambiguous feedback, are well known sources of operator confusion, and explain, in part, the operational issues experienced by airline pilots using VNAV in descent and approach. A proposal to modify the existing VNAV design to eliminate the overloading is discussed. The proposed design improves pilot's situational awareness of the VNAV function, and potentially reduces the cost of software development and improves safety.

Edition details

• Publisher: Bibliogov
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1287273696
• ISBN 13: 9781287273691
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32