Graphical Weather Information System Evaluation: Usability, Perceived Utility, and Preferences from General Aviation Pilots

2002-01-1521

04/16/2002

Event
General Aviation Technology Conference & Exhibition
Authors Abstract
Content
Weather is a significant factor in General Aviation (GA) accidents and fatality rates. Graphical Weather Information Systems (GWISs) for the flight deck are appropriate technologies for mitigating the difficulties GA pilots have with current aviation weather information sources. This paper describes usability evaluations of a prototype GWIS by 12 GA pilots after using the system in flights towards convective weather. We provide design guidance for GWISs and discuss further research required to support weather situation awareness and in-flight decision making for GA pilots.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/2002-01-1521
Pages
22
Citation
Latorella, K., and Chamberlain, J., "Graphical Weather Information System Evaluation: Usability, Perceived Utility, and Preferences from General Aviation Pilots," SAE Technical Paper 2002-01-1521, 2002, https://doi.org/10.4271/2002-01-1521.
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Published
Apr 16, 2002
Product Code
2002-01-1521
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English