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Attention allocation in pilots based on climbing and circling mission behavior
Tianjiao Lu1,2, Zhenshan Lou3, Feng Shao4
1School of Psychology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710062, Shaanxi, China.
Psychological Research
|April 3, 2020
Summary
Pilot eye movement patterns differ significantly between climbing and circling flight tasks, impacting situation awareness (SA). Understanding these differences can improve pilot training and enhance SA during flight.
Area of Science:
- Aviation Psychology
- Human Factors Engineering
- Cognitive Science
Background:
- Pilot situation awareness (SA) requirements are mission-dependent.
- Eye tracking is a key method for analyzing attention allocation and SA acquisition in pilots.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore changes in pilot eye movement across different flight conditions.
- To inform the development of new scanning behavior training techniques for pilot education.
Main Methods:
- Pilot eye movements were recorded during simulated climbing and circling flight tasks.
- Situation Awareness Rating Technique (SART) tests were employed.
- Analysis included fixation frequency, saccade frequency, and fixation duration.
Main Results:
- Significant differences in attention processes were observed between climbing and circling tasks.
- Circling tasks showed higher fixation frequency and duration in out-view areas compared to climbing.
- Attention probability varied based on current and next fixation areas (e.g., HUD, instrumentation panels).
Conclusions:
- Circling tasks necessitate efficient eye movement and focused attention for high SA and performance.
- Analyzing attention characteristics aids in optimizing pilot training for better attention distribution.
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