A model of the mental activities of en route controllers in air traffic control (ATC) is outlined.
As an example of the psychological research rendering the basis for this model, the methods …

This paper sets out the basic philosophy of a developing program of computer-aiding
concepts for the controller's decision making. A brief review is given of early work on the …

An overview of human factors problems associated with the operation of present and future
air traffic control systems is presented. A description is included of those activities and tasks …

Air traffic control (ATC) is one of a number of situations in which humans must use remote
control. Since it is impossible for the air traffic controller to directly observe and communicate …

An experiment is described that aimed at evaluating a principle of dynamic task allocation
(DTA) of conflict resolution between aircraft in air-traffic control on a large scale simulator. It …

Publisher Summary This chapter discusses air traffic control system operations and the role
of the controller. The application of human factors evidence to air traffic control is an active …

A performance theory for conflict detection in air traffic control is presented that specifies how
controllers adapt decisions to compensate for environmental constraints. This theory is then …

This analysis of en route air traffic controller communication was part of a larger Federal
Aviation Administration effort to redesign the training program for en route air traffic control …

Free Flight (FF) would permit aircraft to fly preferred routes, and self-separate, with minimal
ATC intervention. The controller would be expected to intervene tactically only as necessary …

North American Airlines flight 483 and European Airlines flight 390 are 250 miles apart and
on a collision course. Neither flightcrew is aware of this. The air traffic cont, hler responsible …