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Implementation of the FAA Advanced Automation System will be the first major human interface change in the air traffic control system since the original automation program. Replacing flight progress strips with electronic displays will require significant human engineering effort. The implementation of more complex safety-related functions also will require considerable design efforts due to the system’s inherent reliability and availability requirements. New commands and procedures, in addition, will be necessary. This report describes the FAA developmental approach of using user teams to ensure an effective computer-human interface.
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Simolunas, A.A., Bashinski, H.S. (1991). Computerization and Automation: Upgrading the American Air Traffic Control System. In: Wise, J.A., Hopkin, V.D., Smith, M.L. (eds) Automation and Systems Issues in Air Traffic Control. NATO ASI Series, vol 73. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-76556-8_3
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