Using Pair Wise Rankings in the Assessment of Adaptive Aiding

Abstract : In remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) operations, operator cognitive workload is an important concern. High workload could result in performance decrements and operational mishaps. In research, physiological data can be used by models to assess the operators cognitive state. When a model detects the onset of cognitive overload, assistance could then be provided to the operator to help mitigate the overload in some form of augmentation. However, it is imperative that the assessment is accurate and completed in a timely manner.