| Title | Design of Instrument Approach Procedure Charts Comprehension Speed of Missed Approach Instructions Coded in Text or Icons |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 33429 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Osborne, D.W.; Huntley, M. Stephen, Jr. |
| Source | 68p. in various pagings |
| Corporate Creator | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Corporate Contributor |
EG & G Dynatrend |
| Publisher | United States. Federal Aviation Administration. Office of Aviation Research |
| Publication Date | 19920200 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | Instrument approach procedure (IAP) charts are often cluttered and confusing. The quantified effects of chart design changes on information transfer are needed by chart manufacturers to make changes uhich will enhance information transfer and human performance. The present study was conducted as part of a continuing effort at the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center Human Performance Laboratory to develop human performance-based design guidelines for IAP charts. The objectives of this experiment were to determine whether encoding missed approach instructions in text or icons would result in more efficient information transfer, and if the information transfer efficiency for either coding technique was dependent upon the level of information content. Twelve pilots currently licensed for instrument (IFR) flight participated as subjects. Text instructions were either taken directly or developed from instructions found on National Ocean Service (N0S) IAP charts. Because of formatting inconsistencies in current NOS missed approach instructions, a standard format was developed. In order to approximate the range of information content found in current NOS missed approach instructions, these instructions possessed one of three levels of information content: low, medium, and high. Comprehension speed was measured by counting the number of one second presentations (glances) subjects required to view the instructions in order to verbally report them. Report accuracy was also measured. Subjects completed questionnaires concerning their flight experience, preferences for IAP chart manufacturers, and preference for text or iconic coding of the instructions. Across the range of information content levels, iconic missed approach instructions were comprehended more quickly and as accurately as instructions coded in text of the font style and size used by NOS. Regardless of coding technique, report accuracy was significantly worse for instructions with a high information content level. Subjects indicated a strong preference for using iconic missed approach instructions in single pilot IFR conditions. |
| Rosap ID | dot:8637 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8637 |
| TRT Terms | Instrument landing systems; Aeronautical charts; Approach control; Human factors; Air pilots |
| General Subjects | Instrument approach procedure charts; Aeronautical charts; Missed approach; Icons; Human factors; Information transfer |
| Classification | NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - SAFETY AND SECURITY; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Human Factors |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Contract Number | FA2E2/A2155 |
| Report Number | DOT-VNTSC-FAA-92-3; DOT/FAA/RD-92/3 |
| Availability | Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/33000/33400/33429/33429.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |