Looking Beyond the Cockpit: Human Computer Interaction in the Causal Complexes of Aviation Accidents

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Accidents
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Aviation,
Computer,
Interaction,
Productivity,
University Of Glasgow
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Overview: Aviation mishaps stem from complex combinations of human error, managerial failure, design flaws, environmental and meteorological factors. Mackie uses 'Causal fields' to denote a subjective frame of reference that guides a search for particular causes. This helps to explain why many investigators focus on 'Primary' forms of human computer interaction. There is a tendency to focus on the interaction between aircrew and onboard systems or between air traffic managers and their ground based software. In contrast, this paper argues that the causal field must be extended to cover secondary and tertiary problems in human computer interaction.

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Format: PDF | Size: 104KB | Date: Feb 2004 | Pages: 7

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