Handbook of Aviation Human Factors
  1. 704 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
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Table of contents

  1. Front cover
  2. Dedication
  3. Contents
  4. Preface
  5. Part I: Introduction
  6. Chapter 1. A Historical Overview of Human Factors in Aviation
  7. Chapter 2. Aviation Research and Development: A Framework for the Effective Practice of Human Factors, or "What Your Mentor Never Told You about a Career in Human Factors..."
  8. Chapter 3. Measurement in Aviation Systems
  9. Chapter 4. Underpinnings of System Evaluation
  10. Chapter 5. Organizational Factors Associated with Safety and Mission Success in Aviation Environments
  11. Part II: Human Capabilities and Performance
  12. Chapter 6. Engineering Safte Aviation Systems: Balancing Resilience and Stability
  13. Chapter 7. Processes Underlying Human Performance
  14. Chapter 8. Automation in Aviation Systems: Issues and Considerations
  15. Chapter 9. Team Process
  16. Chapter 10. Crew Resource Management
  17. Chapter 11. Fatigue and Biological Rhythms
  18. Chapter 12. Situation Awareness in Aviation Systems
  19. Part III: Aircraft
  20. Chapter 13. Personnel Selection and Training
  21. Chapter 14. Pilot Performance
  22. Chapter 15. Controls, Displays, and Crew Station Design
  23. Chapter 16. Flight Deck Aesthetics and Pilot Performance: New Uncharted Seas
  24. Chapter 17. Helicopters
  25. Chapter 18. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  26. Part IV: Air-Traffic Control
  27. Chapter 19. Flight Simulation
  28. Chapter 20. Air-Traffic Control
  29. Chapter 21. Air-Traffic Controller Memory
  30. Chapter 22. Air-Traffic Control Automation
  31. Part V: Aviation Operations and Design
  32. Chapter 23. Air-Traffic Control/Flight Deck Integration
  33. Chapter 24. Intelligent Interfaces
  34. Chapter 25. Weather Information Presentation
  35. Chapter 26. Aviation Maintenance
  36. Chapter 27. Civil Aviation Security*
  37. Chapter 28. Incident and Accident Investigation
  38. Chapter 29. Forensic Aviation Human Factors: Accident/Incident Analyses for Legal Proceedings
  39. Index
  40. Back cover