User:Lewiscatton/Flight Deck Technology Strand

=Flight Deck Technology strand= Within the HILAS project four different strands of work are defined. This brochure focuses on one of these strands, namely the Flight Deck Technologies (FDT) strand. The aim of this strand is to select and develop a set of Human Factors (HF) tools that can be used for validation or certification of new cockpit technologies or procedures at a HF-level. A flow chart of those HF tools and their relation to validation and certification in provided below.



What are Human Factors Tools?
HF tools in this context are: tools that researchers, manufacturers or authorities can use to study how pilots interact with their aircraft. The tools measure amongst others: Some of the tools integrate data through the use of software from different sources for real time as well as post experiment data processing. In the project special attention was given to the added value of using these tools together, to what extend they are complementary to each other and to find new methods to quickly and efficiently study the recorded data. Having access to such a dedicated set of HF tools are relevant for other researchers and also for manufacturers of cockpit technologies and authorities. For the latter such a set of tools is especially helpful when providing standards for HF certification of new cockpit technologies.
 * Opinions of pilots
 * Mental Workload
 * Situational Awareness
 * Pilot Performance
 * Attention

Are the Human Factors Tools validated?
The HF tools were applied and validated in a number of consecutive experiments in high and low fidelity flight simulators. Some project partners brought new cockpit technologies as case studies in the experiment. The HF tools were used to study the interaction between pilot and these new cockpit technologies.

What can HILAS do for you?
The partners from the HILAS FDT strand offer advice and assistance for measuring HF aspects of new technologies or procedures in all aviation systems. These systems range from cockpits to Air Traffic Control environments and more. The partners can design experiments and run your experiments and they can also provide you with tools and assistance in operating them.

The selected set of HF tools can be used by authorities and industry as a structured way of measuring Human Computer Interaction aspects of new technologies and applications. Besides evaluation of new technologies and applications this approach may also be used as a HF certification instrument.

The HF tools were tested and evaluated in flight simulators, however a number of the HF tools may be applied in totally different domains as well. Examples are:
 * medical operating theatre,
 * industrial control rooms,
 * ship bridges,
 * general display design,
 * website design,
 * etcetera.

=Tools Registry= This registry assists you in selecting the appropriate set of HF tools for your specific needs. The complete set of HF tools including detailed descriptions and helpful hints can be found at: HILAS Tool Registry

The Human factors tools themselves
Below all HF tools that were validated in the HILAS project are listed in alphabetical order. First an overview is given, then their output is given and finally the methodology or how the HF tools should be applied is described.
 * CRIA
 * Eye Tracking
 * Facial Temperature
 * GRACE Simulator
 * Gwylio
 * HEADS
 * Insight
 * Psychophysiology
 * Questionnaires (RSME, CARS)
 * The Observer XT

=Work Package Leaders=

=Strand Participation=

=References=
 * HILAS Home Page
 * HILAS Wiki