2007 Human Factors of UAVs Workshop

2007

Workshop Chair: Nancy J. Cooke

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Workshop Host: Cognitive Engineering Research Institute, Mesa, AZ

Workshop Objective: The term “unmanned” is misleading when used in the context of UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) as well as other remotely operated vehicles. UAV operations involve many people ranging from those in the UAV ground control station and Air Operations Center to those in nearby manned aircraft. Analogies of UAV operations to manned flight or air traffic control tasks misrepresent the complexity of UAV operations. Trends toward reduced staffing of operations, increased number of vehicles to control, and integration with other air operations and combat functions are all associated with critical human factors issues. This workshop follows on the heels of the highly successful First, Second, and Third Annual Human Factors of UAVs Workshops. The objective of this workshop is to unite the human factors research community with the UAV operational community and UAV developers to identify the critical human factors challenges associated with UAV operations and provide a venue for disseminating peer-reviewed research results in this growing area. This year, in addition to research papers focusing on human factors issues pertinent to UAVs, we are especially interested in hearing perspectives from operators, designers, and human factors researchers related to the use of UAVs for border security and homeland defense.

2007 Workshop Presentations and Abstracts

Welcome and Logistics. Cooke, N.J.; Cognitive Engineering Research Institute (CERI).	View Presentation Here

Opening Address: The Value of High Fidelity Training for UAS Crewmen. Jeff Goldfinger; L-3 Communications.	View Presentation Here

Keynote Address #1: Specialized Visual Tools for Border Security Unmanned Aircraft System’s Operations. Bruce P. Hunn; ARL, Ft. Huachuca, AZ..	View Presentation Here

Keynote Address #2: Predator Combat Operations in CENTAF AOR: Lines of Communication and Border Patrol. Maj. Matt Martin; USAF.	This presentation has been removed at the authors request

Appropriate Delegation to Automation: Control to Fit the Context. Funk, H., Miller, C., Shively, J., & Flaherty, S.; Smart Information Flow Technologies, U.S. Army AFDD.	View Presentation Here View Abstract Here

Eliminating the Speed-Accuracy Tradeoff with Highly Reliable Automation. Dixon, S., Trafimow, D., Hughes, J., & McCarley, J.; NMSU, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.	View Presentation Here View Abstract Here

Impaired Pilot/Operator Detection and Response System. Matos, J. & Milde, K .; M & M Technologies.	View Presentation Here View Abstract Here

Lessons from Designing Controller-Pilot Data Link Communication for UAVs. Berglund, A., Andersson, R., & Ekström, H.; Saab Aerosystems.	View Presentation Here View Abstract Here

Acquisition and Retention of Team UAV Coordination Skill. Cooke, N. J., Amazeen, N., Andrews, D., Duran, J., Gorman, J., Pedersen, H., Rowe., L., Taylor, A., & Winner, J.; CERI, AFRL, ASU, NMSU.	View Presentation Here

PACERS: Platoon Aid for Collective Employment of Robotic Systems. Durlach, P.; U.S. Army Research Institute.	View Presentation Here View Abstract Here

Effect of Fatigue and Type of Training Strategy on UAV Simulator Performance. Andre, T., Hunt, J., Crews, A., & Gluck, K.; USAF Academy, Air Force Research Laboratory.	View Presentation Here View Abstract Here

Cognitive Ability and the Prediction of UAV Team Members’ Performance. Hinsz,V., Ladbury, J., & Park, E.; North Dakota State University, Cleveland State University.	View Presentation Here View Abstract Here

Decision Making and Human Error for Predator: the 21st Century Warriors. Herz, R., & Nullmeyer, B.; United States Air Force Research Laboratory.	View Presentation Here View Abstract Here

An Empirical Approach to UAS Crewmember Medical Certification. Tvaryanas, A; USAF Performance Enhancement Directorate.	View Presentation Here View Abstract Here

Human Factors Issues in Unmanned Aerial System Training. Pedersen, H, Cooke, N., Gesell, L., Hartman, J., Skinner, M., & Pack, W.; CERI, ASU, NMSU.	View Presentation Here View Abstract Here

Multi-UAV Supervisory Control Interface Technology (MUSCIT). Patzek, M., Draper, M., Feitshans, G., Liggett, K., & Calhoun, G.; Air Force Research Laboratory.	View Presentation Here View Abstract Here

Designing Multiple UAV Displays Based on the Human Capacity to Process Information. Marshak, W. & Collier, J.; SYTRONICS Inc.	View Presentation Here View Abstract Here

Adjustable Autonomy in Swarms of UAV s.Legras, F. & Coppin, G.; ENST Bretagne-LUSSI.	View Presentation Here View Abstract Here

Appropriate Spatiotemporal Scope of Automation and Interface Elements in UAVAssisted Wilderness Search and Rescue. Cooper, J., Goodrich, M., Gerhardt, D., & Morse, B.; Brigham Young University.	View Presentation Here View Abstract Here

UAVs in Civil Airspace: Toward a Human-Centered Concept of Autonomous Flight Operations. Berglund, A., Tyseng, M., Westin, C., Nisser, T., & Hilburn, B.; Saab Aerosystems, Lund University of Aviation.	View Presentation Here View Abstract Here

Effect of Input Control Device on Performance During Training To Operate a Simulated Micro Aerial Vehicle. Durlach, P. & Neumann, J. ; U.S. Army Research Institute1, Dell Inc.	View Presentation Here View Abstract Here

Determining the Impact of Auditory Peripheral Displays for UAV Operators.

Graham, H., Fouse, A. , Cummings, M., & Pfautz, J.; MIT, Charles River Analytics Inc.

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Closing Comments.

Cooke, N.J.; Cognitive Engineering Research Institute (CERI).

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