Assessment of current and proposed audio alarms in terminal air traffic control.

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• Creators:
  Newman, Richard A ; Allendoerfer, Kenneth.
• Corporate Creators:
  William J. Hughes Technical Center (U.S.)
• Corporate Contributors:
  Northrop Grumman Information Technology (Firm) ; United States. Federal Aviation Administration. Human Factors Research and Engineering Division
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Air traffic control
  • Alarm systems
  • Emergency equipment
  • Air traffic control
  • Survival and emergency equipment
• Publication/ Report Number:
  DOT/FAA/CT-TN00/21
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  Detroit (Michigan)
• Corporate Publisher:
  William J. Hughes Technical Center (U.S.)
• Abstract:
  The National Airspace System Human Factors Branch (ACT-530) has been engaged in research on the characteristics and use of audio ; alerts and alarms in Air Traffic Control. In support of this program, Federal Data Corporation performed a comparative study of ; current audio alarms used in airport towers and Terminal Radar Approach Controls (TRACONs) with those proposed for use with the ; Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System. This study involved a review of relevant documents and extensive discussions ; with personnel at the Detroit Wayne County Metropolitan Airport (DTW) Tower and TRACON. We evaluated the current and ; proposed audio signals relative to studies on discriminability and audio signal use and existing design standards. In addition, we ; examined several operational issues raised by the DTW personnel. We present recommendations for initial implementation and longterm ; studies and modifications.
• Format:
  PDF
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/16679/dot_16679_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 81.69 KB]
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha256:1408500b7a4a01e3ae7576653a35c94490598135d9fdbacc81f96475b8e4653a