Application of color to reduce complexity in air traffic control.
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2002-11-01
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Abstract:The United States Air Traffic Control (ATC) system is designed to provide for the safe and efficient flow of air
traffic from origin to destination. The Federal Aviation Administration predicts that traffic levels will continue
increasing over the foreseeable future. It is important to identify and reduce the factors that increase ATC
complexity because of the potential consequences of errors. This research examined the application of specific
information coding techniques to ATC displays as a method of reducing complexity in the en route environment. It
tested color coding of (a) aircraft destination airport, (b) overflights, and (c) Special Use Airspace. Eight Certified
Professional Controllers participated in the high fidelity, human-in-the-loop simulation. Results indicated that these
specific enhancements may improve controller performance and efficiency. However, when we presented all of the
enhancements simultaneously, we did not find the beneficial effects that occurred when we tested the enhancements
individually. Further research is needed to systematically investigate the application of color to radar displays in the
dynamic Air Traffic environment.
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