The generic sector evaluated in this study was based on a four-corner post operation used in many terminal areas in the United States. Arrival aircraft originated from one of four arrival fixes just outside the sector boundaries. In addition to the main airport, there were three satellite airports that were under radar control. Departure aircraft from the main and satellite airports were sent directly to one of four departure fixes located outside the sector boundaries. Eleven air traffic controllers from the Atlantic City TRACON participated in the study. The experiment was conducted at the Federal Aviation Administration Technical Center's Human Factors Laboratory at the Atlantic City International Airport, New Jersey. The experimental apparatus consisted of a high fidelity air traffic control simulator with voice communication equipment to allow controllers to issue commands to remote simulation pilots. The results showed significantly lower Air Traffic Workload Input Technique (ATWIT) ratings by the last generic run compared to the first generic run on the first-day training runs. In addition, post-scenario questionnaire ratings for ability to plan, exchange information, and prioritize were significantly higher by the last run. Correlations between scores on the generic sector and the Atlantic City sector were significant for over-the-shoulder ratings, ATWIT ratings, and post-scenario questionnaire ratings.


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    Title :

    Influence of Generic Airspace on Air Traffic Controller Performance


    Contributors:
    J. A. Guttman (author) / E. Stein (author) / S. Gromelski (author)

    Publication date :

    1995


    Size :

    82 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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