This paper presents an overview of the flight management work being conducted using NASA Langley's oculometer system. Tests have been conducted in a Boeing 737 simulator to investigate pilot scan behavior during approach and landing for simulated IFR, VFR, motion versus no motion, standard versus advanced displays, and as a function of various runway patterns and symbology. Results of each of these studies are discussed. For example, results indicate that for the IFR approaches a difference in pilot scan strategy was noted for the manual versus coupled (autopilot) conditions. Also, during the final part of the approach when the pilot looks out-of-the-window he fixates on his aim or impact point on the runway and holds this point until flare initiation.


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    Title :

    Flight management research utilizing an oculometer


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Society of Automotive Engineers, Air Transportation Meeting ; 1978 ; Boston, MA


    Publication date :

    1978-05-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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