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Handbook of Aviation Human Factors, 2nd Edition

Title: Handbook of Aviation Human Factors, 2nd Edition
Author: Daniel J. Garland, John A. Wise, V. David Hopkin
ISBN: 0805859063 / 9780805859065
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 704
Publisher: CRC Press
Year: 2010
Availability: Out of Stock

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A complete examination of issues and concepts relating to human factors in simulation, this book covers theory and application in space, ships, submarines, naval aviation, and commercial aviation. The authors examine issues of simulation and their effect on the validity and functionality of simulators as a training device. The chapters contain in depth discussions of these particular characteristics and issues. They also incorporate theories pertaining to the motivational aspects of training, simulation of social events, and PC based simulation.

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Preface

Part I : Introduction
Chapter 1 : A Historical Overview of Human Factors in Aviation
Chapter 2 : Aviation Research and Development: A Framework for the Eff ective Practice of Human Factors, or “What Your Mentor Never Told You about a Career in Human Factors…”
Chapter 3 : Measurement in Aviation Systems
Chapter 4 : Underpinnings of System Evaluation
Chapter 5 : Organizational Factors Associated with Safety and Mission Success in Aviation Environments

Part II : Human Capabilities and Performance
Chapter 6 : Engineering Safe Aviation Systems: Balancing Resilience and Stability
Chapter 7 : Processes Underlying Human Performance
Chapter 8 : Automation in Aviation Systems: Issues and Considerations
Chapter 9 : Team Process
Chapter 10 : Crew Resource Management
Chapter 11 : Fatigue and Biological Rhythms
Chapter 12 : Situation Awareness in Aviation Systems

Part III : Aircraft
Chapter 13 : Personnel Selection and Training
Chapter 14 : Pilot Performance
Chapter 15 : Controls, Displays, and Crew Station Design
Chapter 16 : Flight Deck Aesthetics and Pilot Performance: New Uncharted Seas
Chapter 17 : Helicopters
Chapter 18 : Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Part IV : Air Traffic Control
Chapter 19 : Flight Simulation
Chapter 20 : Air Traffic Control
Chapter 21 : Air-Traffic Controller Memory
Chapter 22 : Air-Traffic Control Automation

Part V : Aviation Operations and Design
Chapter 23 : Air Traffic Control/Flight Deck Integration
Chapter 24 : Intelligent Interfaces
Chapter 25 : Weather Information Presentation
Chapter 26 : Aviation Maintenance
Chapter 27 : Civil Aviation Security
Chapter 28 : Incident and Accident Investigation
Chapter 29 : Forensic Aviation Human Factors: Accident/Incident Analyses for Legal Proceedings

Index

 

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