Beschreibung:
This textbook provides students and the broader aviation community with a complete, accessible guide to the subject of human factors in aviation. It covers the history of the field before breaking down the physical and psychological factors, organizational levels, technology, training, and other pivotal components of a pilot and crew's routine work in the field.
About the Authors.- Chapter 1: Human Factors: An Introduction.- Chapter 2: Fatigue.- Chapter 3: Health and Fitness.- Chapter 4: Vision.- Chapter 5: Altitude and G-Forces.- Chapter 6: Information Processing.- Chapter 7: Communication.- Chapter 8: Training.- Chapter 9: Displays.- Chapter 10: Flight Crew System-Based Training.- Appendices.- Index.