Completely revised and updated, this second edition includes additional information on important topics in aviation such as security and human error issues, FAA suggestions and new requirements, passenger satisfaction and risk analysis factors, and crew resource management issues and team work. It contains expanded information on standard subjects including human capabilities and performance, aircraft and flight simulation, air traffic control issues, operations and intelligent avionics, and forensic aviation and accident analysis. The book is suitable as a reference text for a course in Aviation Human Factors as well as a reference for professionals in the field.

John A. Wise, V.David Hopkin, Daniel J. Garland

Introduction: A Historical Overview of Human Factors in Aviation. Aviation Research and Development: A Framework for the Effective Practice of Human Factors, or "What Your Mentor Never Told You about a Career in Human Factors " Measurement in Aviation Systems. Underpinnings of System Evaluation. Organizational Factors Associated with Safety and Mission Success in Aviation Environments. Human Capabilities and Performance: Engineering Safe Aviation Systems: Balancing Resilience and Stability. Processes Underlying Human Performance. Automation in Aviation Systems: Issues and Considerations. Team Process. Crew Resource Management. Fatigue and Biological Rhythms. Situation Awareness in Aviation Systems. Aircraft: Personnel Selection and Training. Pilot Performance. Controls, Displays, and Crew Station Design. Flight Deck Aesthetics and Pilot Performance: New Uncharted Seas. Helicopters. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Air Traffic Control: Flight Simulation. Air Traffic Control. Air-Traffic Controller Memory. Air-Traffic Control Automation. Aviation Operations and Design: Air Traffic Control/Flight Deck Integration. Intelligent Interfaces. Weather Information Presentation. Aviation Maintenance. Civil Aviation Security. Incident and Accident Investigation. Forensic Aviation Human Factors: Accident/Incident Analyses for Legal Proceedings. Index.