In air traffic control, task demand and workload have important implications for the safety and efficiency of air traffic. Task demand is dynamic, however, research on demand transitions and associated controller perception and performance is limited. In addition, there is a comparatively restricted understanding of the influence of task demand transitions on workload and performance, in association with automation. This study used an air traffic control simulation to investigate the influence of task demand transitions and two conditions of varying automation, on workload and efficiency-related performance. Findings showed that a both the direction of the task demand variation, and the amount of automation, influenced the relationship between workload and performance. Further research is needed to enhance understanding of demand transition and workload history effects on operator experience and performance, in both air traffic control and other safety-critical domains.


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    Title :

    Workload and Performance in Air Traffic Control: Exploring the Influence of Levels of Automation and Variation in Task Demand


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    Conference:

    International Symposium on Human Mental Workload: Models and Applications (H-WORKLOAD 2017) ; 2017 ; Dublin, Ireland


    Publication date :

    2017-06-28


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English