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Comparison of Programmable Legend Keyboard and Dedicated Keyboard for Control of the Flight Management Computer
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A study is described which compares two types of input devices used to operate a flight management computer: a programmable legend (multifunction) keyboard and a conventional (dedicated) keyboard. Pilot performance measures, subjective responses, and a timeline analysis were used in evaluating the two keyboard concepts. A discussion of the factors to be considered in the implementation of a multifunction keyboard is included.
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Crane, J., Boucek, G., and Smith, W., "Comparison of Programmable Legend Keyboard and Dedicated Keyboard for Control of the Flight Management Computer," SAE Technical Paper 861772, 1986, https://doi.org/10.4271/861772.Also In
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