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Toward Single Pilot Operations: Developing a Ground Station (2014)
This document describes the second human-in-the-loop study in a series that examines the role of a ground operator in enabling single pilot operations (SPO). The focus of this study was decision-making and communication between a distributed crew (airborne pilot and ground operator). A prototype ground station and tools designed to enhance collaboration were also assessed for further development. Eighteen crews flew challenging, off-nominal scenarios in three configurations: Baseline (current two-pilot operations) and SPO with and without Collaboration Tools. Subjective ratings were largely favorable to SPO; however, there was preference for the Baseline configuration. Crew comments suggest improvements to increase the usability of the collaboration tools.
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, ground station operator, Next Generation Air Transportation System, NextGen, reduced-crew operations, remote pilot support, Single pilot operations, SPO
Proceedings of the HCI-AERO 2014 conference, Silicon Valley, California, July 30-August 1, 2014.
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