A Change in the Dark Room: The Effects of Human Factors and Cognitive Loading Issues for NextGen TRACON Air Traffic Controllers

Mark D Miller; Sam Holley; Bettina Mrusek; Linda Weiland

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-20473-0_16

A Change in the Dark Room: The Effects of Human Factors and Cognitive Loading Issues for NextGen TRACON Air Traffic Controllers

Mark D Miller, Sam Holley, Bettina Mrusek, Linda Weiland

Civil Engineering

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Abstract

By 2020 all aircraft in United States airspace must use ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) Out. This is a key component of the Next Generation (NextGen) Air Transportation System, which marks the first time all aircraft will be tracked continuously using satellites instead of ground-based radar. Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) in the Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) is a primary NextGen upgrade where digitized automation/information surrounds STARS controllers while controlling aircraft. Applying the SHELL model, the authors analyze human factors changes affecting TRACON controllers from pre-STARS technology through NextGen technologies on performance. Results of an informal survey of STARS controllers assessed cognitive processing issues and indicates the greatest concern is with movements to view other displays and added time to re-engage STARS.

Original language	American English
Journal	Advances in Neuroergonomics and Cognitive Engineering
Volume	953
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-20473-0_16
State	Published - Jan 1 2019

Keywords

SHELL
Human factors
NextGen
STARS
TRACON
Cognitive loading
Distraction

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Human Factors Psychology
Multi-Vehicle Systems and Air Traffic Control

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