Managing Approach Plate Information Study (MAPLIST): An Information Requirements Analysis for Approach Chart Use

Ricks, Wendell R.; Jonsson, Jon E.; Barry, John S.

doi:10.4271/942147

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“…Ideally, IAPs are reviewed prior to the descent phase of flight for effective retrieval of the information necessary to perform the approach ( Ricks, Jonsson, & Barry, 1996 ). However, there are situations that require preparation to occur after that ideal portion of the flight has passed.…”

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Simplified Approach Charts Improve Data Retrieval Performance

Stewart¹,

Laraway²,

Jordan

et al. 2016

Journal of Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making

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The effectiveness of different instrument approach charts to deliver minimum visibility and altitude information during airport equipment outages was investigated. Eighteen pilots flew simulated instrument approaches in three conditions: (a) normal operations using a standard approach chart (standard-normal), (b) equipment outage conditions using a standard approach chart (standard-outage), and (c) equipment outage conditions using a prototype decluttered approach chart (prototype-outage). Errors and retrieval times in identifying minimum altitudes and visibilities were measured. The standard-outage condition produced significantly more errors and longer retrieval times versus the standard-normal condition. The prototype-outage condition had significantly fewer errors and shorter retrieval times than did the standard-outage condition. The prototype-outage condition produced significantly fewer errors but similar retrieval times when compared with the standard-normal condition. Thus, changing the presentation of minima may reduce risk and increase safety in instrument approaches, specifically with airport equipment outages.

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Section: Time and Attention Constraints In Approach Preparationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Simplified Approach Charts Improve Data Retrieval Performance

Stewart¹,

Laraway²,

Jordan

et al. 2016

Journal of Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making

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“…Anecdotal evidence suggests that pilots are more dependent on flight deck systems now than they were in the past. Also, by assessing what information is used from the arrival and departure charts, we hope to develop insights on how these charts can be better standardized, in the same way that assessment of information use on approach charts in the 1990's, such as [22], led to improvements in the format of those charts.…”

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Human factors research on performance-based navigation instrument procedures for NextGen

Chandra¹,

Grayhem²

2012

2012 IEEE/AIAA 31st Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC)

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Area navigation (RNAV) and required navigation performance (RNP) are key components of performance-based navigation (PBN). Instrument procedures that use RNAV and RNP can have more flexible and precise paths than conventional routes that are defined using ground-based navigation aids. As a result, RNAV and RNP routes can enhance operational safety, efficiency, and access. At the United States Department of Transportation Volpe Center, we are identifying and documenting human factors issues associated with implementing PBN instrument procedures for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This effort supports the FAA's transition to the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) by providing recommendations to promote easier and more reliable use of PBN instrument procedures. In this paper, we explain why human factors research is needed and provide examples of research issues. For example, new procedures may result in increased visual complexity of charts, which in turn could increase pilot workload and the potential for error. We are also conducting analyses and experiments to understand and improve the usability of aeronautical charts for PBN instrument procedures. Our work in this area is summarized in this paper. More information can be found at www.volpe.dot.gov/coi/hfrsa/ahf/ip/library.html. The website has links to our latest research products. It also supports other human factors research teams by listing and summarizing publicly available reports on related topics.

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New roles for aeronautical charts through electronic display media

Hannon

Proceedings of 14th Digital Avionics Systems Conference

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Managing Approach Plate Information Study (MAPLIST): An Information Requirements Analysis for Approach Chart Use

Cited by 4 publications

References 11 publications

Simplified Approach Charts Improve Data Retrieval Performance

Simplified Approach Charts Improve Data Retrieval Performance

Human factors research on performance-based navigation instrument procedures for NextGen

New roles for aeronautical charts through electronic display media

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