@article{ref1,
title="Developing a decision support interface for surface domain air traffic controllers",
journal="Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomic Society annual meeting",
year="2007",
author="Martin, Lynne and Verma, Savita and Ballinger, Deborah and Cheng, Victor",
volume="51",
number="2",
pages="112-116",
abstract="The effects of advanced automation tools on the air traffic control tower environment were assessed through a real-time simulation study. One focus of the study was the impact that advanced tools would have on controllers' roles and work patterns. Participants controlled simulated traffic during 45-minute scenarios, and reported their perceived workload and experience of using a prototype automation tool. Perceived workload was significantly reduced in the advanced automation conditions, more so as the automation assumed more functions. Participants interacted a great deal with the automation in these conditions, a notable proportion of which was interface management. Despite generally liking the tool, controllers reported the automation had assumed all of their role's decision-making responsibilities and left them with mechanical tasks. It is concluded that a more artful allocation of functions is required if controllers are to be engaged in their task when using advanced automation tools.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2169-5067",
doi="10.1177/154193120705100213",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/154193120705100213"
}