This technology assessment determined the feasibility of FAA support for development of a computer-based system to supplement crew function during in-flight fire/smoke incidents. The system is called Aircraft Command in Emergency Situations (ACES). It is limited to fire/smoke incidents in areas other than power-plant or lifting and control surfaces. It is to be used in large commercial air transports. Thirteen scenarios of in-flight fire/smoke incidents which had occurred or were likely to occur were written to define the events to which a flight crew might have to respond. The responses to each scenario, based on current practice, are described and presented on a timeline. The development of each incident is described as are the significant operational and environmental features. An analysis of each scenario is then made to identify problems encountered in detection and management of the incident. Separate analyses of current sensor technology, aircraft computer/display technology, and of human factors led to a hypothetical ACES system using smoke/heat sensing with determination of rate and extent of change in both. The postulated ACES was incorporated into the master warning concept with advisory displays forced to the cockpit. The scenarios were reanalyzed using the ACES and results compared to the first scenario analysis. It is concluded that an ACES is technologically feasible and can be used in and facilitate air crew emergency procedures. Training will be needed but crew workload will not be negatively affected. In almost every incident the ACES concept significantly reduced reaction time and severity.


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    Title :

    Technology Assessment for Aircraft Command in Emergency Situations


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1988


    Size :

    134 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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