Operational potential for 3D displays in air traffic control

  • Authors:

  • Simone Rozzi;Paola Amaldi;William Wong;Bob Field

  • Affiliations:

  • Middlesex University, The Burroughs Hendon, London;Middlesex University, The Burroughs Hendon, London;Middlesex University, The Burroughs Hendon, London;Middlesex University, The Burroughs Hendon, London

  • Venue:
  • Proceedings of the 14th European conference on Cognitive ergonomics: invent! explore!
  • Year:
  • 2007

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Abstract

Motivation -- Investigating the application of a 3D display concept on previously identified safety critical air traffic control scenarios. Research approach -- Small scale human in the loop simulation followed by qualitative in depth interview to understand when, why, and how the 3D information was used. Findings/Design -- Qualitative results confirmed the findings from the previous field study by showing that 3D representation promises to be an effective aid with respect to certain tasks, i.e., to deepen local tactical understanding of traffic situation and collect feedback on implemented course of action. At the same time operational viability of 3D can be undermined by problems related to interface management. Research limitations/Implications -- Results are qualitative based on a small sample. Originality/Value -- The approach taken -- human in the loop simulation -- makes the results significant for the ATC domain. Second a novel sketching techniques has been used to investigate and report on operators' problem. Take away message -- Affordances of 3D visualization can match the demand of the ATC task.