Principles and Practices of Aviation Psychology

Covering the history of aviation to the actual pilot actions and tasks today, the editors have brought together a set of contributors who are leaders in this field. The text presents psychological principles and research pertinent to the interface between a pilot and the cockpit. Understanding the cognitive demands and the capabilities and limitations of the pilot has important implications on selection and training of pilots and display/control designs in the cockpit. Emphasis is placed on the scientific methods of achieving this understanding together with the view that theories and principles of human behavior would have much to learn from practical problems and applied studies.Key features include: theoretical discussion that combines applied relevance and practical insights; an overview of aviation psychology for the second century of aviation; and engineering principles within the context of the aviation domain. The book could serve as a textbook for courses in aviation psychology and is written for researchers, students, equipment and systems designers, trainers, pilots, managers, aerospace engineers, air traffic controllers, and government regulatory personnel and investigators.