A Cognitive Engineering Analysis of the Vertical Navigation (Vnav) Function (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781287273691)

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.

Author: Sherry Lance
ISBN-10: 1287273696
ISBN-13: 9781287273691
Publisher: Bibliogov
Language: English
Published: 08/02/2013
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.17lbs
Size: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.07d