Handbook of Aviation Human Factors

Name: Handbook of Aviation Human Factors
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ISBN: 9780805859065

ISBN-10: 0805859063

ISBN-13: 9780805859065

Edition: 2nd 2009 (Revised)

Authors: Daniel J. Garland, V. David Hopkin, John A. Wise, Barry Kantowitz

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Completely revised and updated, this second edition includes additional information on important topics in aviation such as security and human error issues, FAAs suggestions and new requirements, passenger satisfaction and risk analysis factors, and crew resource management issues and team work. It contains expanded information on standard subjects including human capabilities and performance, aircraft and flight simulation, air traffic control issues, operations and intelligent avionics, and forensic aviation and accident analysis. The book is suitable as a reference text for a course in Aviation Human Factors as well as a reference for professionals in the field.

Book details

List price: $220.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: CRC Press LLC
Publication date: 12/16/2009
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 704
Size: 7.25" wide x 10.25" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 2.772
Language: English



Preface



Introduction



A Historical Overview of Human Factors in Aviation




Aviation Research and Development: A Framework for the Effective Practice of Human Factors, or "What Your Mentor Never Told You about a Career in Human Factorsï¿½"




Measurement in Aviation Systems




Underpinnings of System Evaluation




Organizational Factors Associated with Safety and Mission Success in Aviation Environments




Human Capabilities and Performance



Engineering Safe Aviation Systems: Balancing Resilience and Stability




Processes Underlying Human Performance




Automation in Aviation Systems: Issues and Considerations




Team Process




Crew Resource Management




Fatigue and Biological Rhythms




Situation Awareness in Aviation Systems




Aircraft



Personnel Selection and Training




Pilot Performance




Controls, Displays, and Crew Station Design




Flight Deck Aesthetics and Pilot Performance: New Uncharted Seas




Helicopters




Unmanned Aerial Vehicles




Air-Traffic Control



Flight Simulation




Air-Traffic Control




Air-Traffic Controller Memory




Air-Traffic Control Automation




Aviation Operations and Design



Air-Traffic Control/Flight Deck Integration




Intelligent Interfaces




Weather Information Presentation




Aviation Maintenance




Civil Aviation Security




Incident and Accident Investigation




Forensic Aviation Human Factors: Accident/Incident Analyses for Legal Proceedings



Index