A framework for analyzing human factors in unmanned aerial systems
Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
2012 5th International Symposium on Resilient Control Systems (ISRCS)
Publisher
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Location
Salt Lake City, UT
Publication Date
8-14-2012
Abstract
The human factors involved in an unmanned aerial system (UAS) come in a variety of forms that has largely gone poorly represented in literature. In this paper, a holistic approach is taken to identify not only the individual aspects but the interconnection of the human-UAS interaction. First, an examination of human factors involved in a UAS are presented. Next, the metrics of human performance, such as cognitive load, situational awareness and complacency are introduced. Finally, a framework is developed to form the interconnection of human factors with human performance metrics in a UAS. With this framework in place, the intended goal is that an optimal level of cognitive workload for the humans involved in an UAS can be designed and implemented by the utilization of this framework during the development of advanced automation systems and human interface devices.
Recommended Citation
Stark, Brandon; Coopmans, Calvin; and Chen, YangQuan, "A framework for analyzing human factors in unmanned aerial systems" (2012). Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Publications. Paper 194.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/ece_facpub/194
