TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - Air traffic control: ocular metrics reflect cognitive complexity
JO  - International journal of industrial ergonomics
A1  - Marchitto, Mauro
A1  - Benedetto, Simone
A1  - Baccino, Thierry
A1  - Cañas, José Juan
SP  - 120
EP  - 130
VL  - 54
IS  - 
N2  - The objective of the study was to evaluate effects of complexity on cognitive workload in a simulated air traffic control conflict detection task by means of eye movements recording. We manipulated two complexity factors, convergence angle and aircrafts minimum distance at closest approach, in a multidimensional workload assessment method based on psychophysiological, performance, and subjective measures. Conflict trials resulted more complex and time-consuming than no conflicts, requiring more frequent fixations and saccades. Moreover, large saccades showed reduced burst power with higher task complexity. A motion-based and a ratio-based strategy were suggested for conflicts and no conflicts on the basis of ocular metrics analysis: aircrafts differential speed and distance to convergence point at trial start were considered determinant for strategy adoption.   Relevance to industry  Eye metrics measurement for online workload assessment enhances better identification of workload-inducing scenarios and adopted strategy for traffic management. System design, as well as air traffic control operators training programs, might benefit from on line workload measurement.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0169-8141
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2016.05.010
ID  - ref1
ER  -