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M A Kellar1, R A Folen, P S Cowings

  • 1Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii.

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|January 1, 1993
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This study investigated how training pilots in physiological self-recognition and regulation can improve cockpit performance. Results suggest this training may mitigate risks associated with autonomous mode behavior (AMB) and pilot error.

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Area of Science:

  • Aviation Psychology
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Aerospace Medicine

Background:

  • Autonomous mode behavior (AMB) is a contributing factor to aircraft pilot error fatalities.
  • During AMB, pilots experience high psychological and physiological arousal, leading to narrowed focus and overlooking critical information.
  • Existing research highlights the need for interventions to improve pilot performance under stress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the impact of training in physiological self-recognition and regulation on crew cockpit performance.
  • To assess the potential of such training to mitigate negative effects of autonomous mode behavior (AMB).
  • To provide data for enhancing pilot training protocols within aviation safety frameworks.

Main Methods:

  • A controlled study was conducted under the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Ames Research Center.
Keywords:
NASA Center ARCNASA Discipline Number 00-00NASA Discipline Space Human FactorsNASA Program Flight

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  • Seventeen pilots were divided into treatment and control groups.
  • Groups were matched based on accumulated flight hours to ensure comparable experience levels.

    • Main Results:

    • The study focused on the effects of specific training interventions.
    • Data analysis centered on comparing cockpit performance between the trained and untrained pilot groups.
    • Physiological self-recognition and regulation training was the independent variable.

    Conclusions:

    • Training in physiological self-recognition and regulation shows promise for enhancing pilot performance.
    • This training may serve as a countermeasure against the detrimental effects of autonomous mode behavior (AMB).
    • Further research is warranted to fully integrate these findings into operational flight training.