Seedhouse, Erik.
Human Factors in Air Transport Understanding Behavior and Performance in Aviation / [electronic resource] : by Erik Seedhouse, Anthony Brickhouse, Kimberly Szathmary, E. David Williams. - 1st ed. 2020. - IX, 203 p. 120 illus., 110 illus. in color. online resource.
About the Authors -- Chapter 1: Human Factors: An Introduction -- Chapter 2: Fatigue -- Chapter 3: Health and Fitness -- Chapter 4: Vision -- Chapter 5: Altitude and G-Forces -- Chapter 6: Information Processing -- Chapter 7: Communication -- Chapter 8: Training -- Chapter 9: Displays -- Chapter 10: Flight Crew System-Based Training -- Appendices -- Index.
This textbook provides students and the broader aviation community with a complete, accessible guide to the subject of human factors in aviation. It covers the history of the field before breaking down the physical and psychological factors, organizational levels, technology, training, and other pivotal components of a pilot and crew's routine work in the field. The information is organized into easy-to-digest chapters with summaries and exercises based on key concepts covered, and it is supported by more than 100 full-color illustrations and photographs. All knowledge of human factors required in aviation university studies is conveyed in a concise and casual manner, through the use of helpful margin notes and anecdotes that appear throughout the text.
9783030138486
10.1007/978-3-030-13848-6 doi
Aerospace engineering.
Astronautics.
Occupational health services.
Psychology, Industrial.
Aerospace Technology and Astronautics.
Occupational Health.
Work and Organizational Psychology.
TL1-4050
629.1
Human Factors in Air Transport Understanding Behavior and Performance in Aviation / [electronic resource] : by Erik Seedhouse, Anthony Brickhouse, Kimberly Szathmary, E. David Williams. - 1st ed. 2020. - IX, 203 p. 120 illus., 110 illus. in color. online resource.
About the Authors -- Chapter 1: Human Factors: An Introduction -- Chapter 2: Fatigue -- Chapter 3: Health and Fitness -- Chapter 4: Vision -- Chapter 5: Altitude and G-Forces -- Chapter 6: Information Processing -- Chapter 7: Communication -- Chapter 8: Training -- Chapter 9: Displays -- Chapter 10: Flight Crew System-Based Training -- Appendices -- Index.
This textbook provides students and the broader aviation community with a complete, accessible guide to the subject of human factors in aviation. It covers the history of the field before breaking down the physical and psychological factors, organizational levels, technology, training, and other pivotal components of a pilot and crew's routine work in the field. The information is organized into easy-to-digest chapters with summaries and exercises based on key concepts covered, and it is supported by more than 100 full-color illustrations and photographs. All knowledge of human factors required in aviation university studies is conveyed in a concise and casual manner, through the use of helpful margin notes and anecdotes that appear throughout the text.
9783030138486
10.1007/978-3-030-13848-6 doi
Aerospace engineering.
Astronautics.
Occupational health services.
Psychology, Industrial.
Aerospace Technology and Astronautics.
Occupational Health.
Work and Organizational Psychology.
TL1-4050
629.1