Inflight measurement of pilot workload: a panel discussion

A group of U.S. scientists engaged in inflight measurements of pilot workload discussed the problems and aspects of workload; the techniques used for inflight measurements; the various workload models, such as design-oriented, operational, psychological, and physiological concepts; different experimental approaches; and experiences, results and further plans, during the 48th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Aerospace Medical Association in Las Vegas, Nv, on May 10, 1977. The contributions by the chairman and the five panel members are summarized.