Essays about: "human factors and aviation"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 13 essays containing the words human factors and aviation.

  1. 6. Flying is Dangerous - That is why it is so safe : Miscommunication in aviation

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för humaniora och samhällsvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Christer Thörnqvist; [2020]
    Keywords : Aviation; communication; two-way radio; Air Traffic Control – ATC; pilot; Crew Resource Management - CRM; Controller Pilot Data-Link Communications – CPDLC; Runway Incursion;

    Abstract : In this essay one has been investigating some of the reasons why aviation incidents take place and also examine what strategies there are to minimize the risks - primarily regarding miscommunication which often seems to be a contributing element or a direct cause in aviation mishaps. The aim of this study is to highlight and raise awareness about this field of study from a communicative point of view. READ MORE

  3. 7. MPX - A Highway to Human Error or a Stronghold Against System Variability?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Michael Schmidt Sørensen; Jakob Trolle; [2020]
    Keywords : Maritime; Master; Pilot; Exchange; Joint activity; Cooperation; Culture; MPX; Adaptive capacity; Cognitive Workload; Language; Nationality; FLMU06; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The cooperation between the bridge team members onboard merchant vessel has been given considerable attention since the mid 90´s when the focus on non-technical skills (NTS) was adopted from the aviation industry. In the maritime industry NTS training is called Bridge Resource Management (BRM) training and was introduced to avoid single person errors resulting in accidents. READ MORE

  4. 8. The effects on language and curriculum of flight safety training used in helicopter emergency medical service after implementing a safety management system

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Ralf Molander; [2014]
    Keywords : FLMU05; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The trend in contemporary aviation is to enhance safety by implementing a Safety Management System (SMS). This trend has also become a part of the medical rotary industry. READ MORE

  5. 9. Why does a sleepy driver continue to drive?

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    Author : Joel Johansson; [2012]
    Keywords : Fatigue human ; Driver; Lorry; Driving veh ; Prevention; Behaviour; Method; Interview;

    Abstract : Inom trafikforskningen är det allmänt känt att sömnighet är en starkt bidragande faktor vid trafikolyckor. Tidigare forskning har visat att sömnighet hos förare är närvarande i 16–-23 procent av alla bilolyckor. READ MORE

  6. 10. Why does a sleepy driver continue to drive? : -A qualitative study of the factors contributing to sleepiness in truck drivers' work environment.

    University essay from Institutionen för datavetenskap; Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Joel Johansson; [2012]
    Keywords : sleepiness; safety; fatigue risk management; truck drivers; truck driving; human factors;

    Abstract : In the traffic domain it is commonly known that sleepiness is a highlycontributing factor in traffic accidents. Research has shown that sleepinessamong drivers is present in about 16-23 % of all car accidents. READ MORE