The human factors of fully automatic flight

Don Harris

doi:10.1177/002029400303600605

The human factors of fully automatic flight

Don Harris

Cranfield University

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Abstract

It is argued that there is no such thing as fully automatic flight. Removal of the pilot does not remove human factors considerations in the design and operation of the machine. It is also essential to understand the nature of automation. Some problems in the implementation of automation and their role in causing accidents are described and potential ways in which they may be ameliorated are discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	184-187
Number of pages	4
Journal	Measurement and Control
Volume	36
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/002029400303600605
Publication status	Published - Jul 2003
Externally published	Yes

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