Flight Deck Automation

A review of flight deck automation is provided with an emphasis on examples and design principles. First, a review of historical developments in flight deck automation is provided. Current examples of control automation, warning and alerting systems, and information automation are then provided. A discussion of human factors, integration, safety, and certification issues are then discussed. The chapter provides guidance to managers, engineers, and researchers tasked with studying or building flight deck systems. In particular, the chapter provides an appreciation of the challenges of building such systems, and the challenges facing those who will build the flight decks of the future.

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