An Experimental Investigation of the Differences in Subjective Pilot Workload across Simulated and Real Flight Conditions

Author

Todd V. Denning, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

Date of Award

Spring 2003

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

Degree Name

Master of Science in Human Factors & Systems

Department

Human Factors and Systems

Committee Chair

Steve Half, Ph.D.

Committee Member

Christina Frederick-Recascino, Ph.D.

Committee Member

Gerald Gamache, Ph.D.

Abstract

An investigation was undertaken to determine the difference in workload between simulated and real flight conditions. The results from the Modified Cooper-Harper and NASA-TLX did not show significance, however, the theoretical implications from the NASA-TLX subscales were of interest. As this is the first study comparing these two environments utilizing subjective workload measures, more research needs to take place in order to provide reliable and valid findings.

Scholarly Commons Citation

Denning, Todd V., "An Experimental Investigation of the Differences in Subjective Pilot Workload across Simulated and Real Flight Conditions" (2003). Master's Theses - Daytona Beach. 42.
https://commons.erau.edu/db-theses/42