NTL Record

Title Utility and recognition of lines and linear patterns on electronic displays depicting aeronautical charting information
Record ID 34924
Personal Name
Creator
Chandra, Divya C
Source 81p. in various pgings
Corporate Creator John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
Publisher United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration
Publication Date 20090100
Language English
Abstract This report describes a study conducted to explore the utility and recognition of lines and linear patterns on electronic displays depicting aeronautical charting information. The study gathered data from a large number of pilots who conduct all types of flight operations. Lines and linear patterns that were useful to different pilot groups were identified based on pilot qualifications, types of flight operations, and typical flight length. Pilots were also asked to identify nine test linear patterns in isolation. This task was difficult, but some linear patterns were more recognizable than others. The tested lines and linear patterns will be considered in the development of an updated SAE International Aerospace Recommended Practices (ARP) document on Electronic Aeronautical Symbols (ARP 5289A). The Federal Aviation Administration or the International Civil Aviation Organization may choose to adopt this industry document by reference at a later date. Note that this research applies to any electronic display that shows the lines and linear patterns tested in this study, regardless of the intended function of the display.
Rosap ID dot:8916
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8916
TRT Terms Digital displays; Data displays; Aeronautical charts; Symbols; Digital maps; Human factors
General Subjects Electronic displays; Aeronautical charts; Symbology; Moving map displays; Charting information; Symbols, Lines; Linear patterns
Classification NTL - AVIATION - AVIATION;
NTL - AVIATION - Air Traffic Control;
NTL - AVIATION - Aviation Human Factors;
NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Human Factors
Geographical
Coverage
United States
Contract Number FA6Y/ED305; FA6YC1/ED8RX and FD8RX
Report Number DOT-VNTSC-FAA-09-03; DOT/FAA/AR-09/01
Availability Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/34000/34900/34924/DOT-VNTSC-FAA-09-03.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository