As the scope and complexity of modern task demands exceed the capability of individuals to
perform, teams are emerging to shoulder the burgeoning requirements. Accordingly …

Team training contributes to improved performance, reduced errors, and even saving lives—
and it exists today because psychologists collaborated across domains to contribute their …

Research and operational experience have shown that one of the major problems with pilot-
automation interaction is a lack of mode awareness (ie, the current and future status and …

The pace of life in our high technology world has quickened. Industries that do not become
more efficient, often by requiring a faster production turnaround with less slack, are …

As in other complex, sociotechnical systems, communication plays an important role in
accomplishing goals, and coordinating individuals and tasks. Thus, the effective …

Altitude deviations are the most common incident reported to the Aviation Safety Reporting
System. Altitude deviations are reported to the ASRS at the rate of about one per hour. The …

In complex human-machine systems, successful operations depend on an elaborate set of
procedures which are specified by the operational management of the organization. These …

Consider three facts about cockpit crews. One, cockpit crews are teams. Two, the captain is
the team leader. And three, cockpit crews are richly entwined with the organizational …

In complex human-machine systems, operations, training, and standardization depend on a
elaborate set of procedures which are specified and mandated by the operational …

This chapter focuses on some of the potential problems that can occur with automated glass
cockpits, especially as these problems relate to pilot workload. Pilot workload is measured …