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Human Factors Issues in Advanced Moving-map Systems

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 January 2000

John W. Ruffner ,
Maura C. Lohrenz  and
Michael E. Trenchard
John W. Ruffner
Affiliation:
DCS Corporation
Maura C. Lohrenz
Affiliation:
Naval Research Laboratory, Stennis Space Centre
Michael E. Trenchard
Affiliation:
Naval Research Laboratory, Stennis Space Centre
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Abstract

Vector-based maps are an advanced capability of digital moving-map systems that are easily customised and can be powerful aids to aircrew information processing and decision-making. However, they may place excessive demands on an aircrew's information processing requirements, cause an increase in workload, and degrade situational awareness if the user interface is not designed properly. There is little information available about the human factors and situational awareness issues relevant to vector-based maps. In this paper, we summarise relevant research on human factors and situational awareness aspects of using vector-based maps, identify key issues, and recommend directions for future research.

Keywords

1. Maps/Charts2. Human Factors3. Situational Awareness
Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Navigation , Volume 53 , Issue 1 , January 2000 , pp. 114 - 123
Copyright
© 2000 The Royal Institute of Navigation

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