Research
Embry-Riddle’s Human Factors and Systems Department is dedicated to the scientific study of human proficiency in the operational aerospace environment. In support of our applied research focus, we have unique capabilities with our fleet of technologically advanced aircraft, high fidelity and full motion flight simulators, air traffic control and aero-maintenance training, rocketry and avionic engineering facilities.
The Faculty has access to traditional ergonomic and psychological testing equipment as well as state of the art neurophysiological, cardiovascular and eye tracking devices in over 1500 square feet of dedicated research space.
Our main laboratory however, is the real world, wherever problems of human efficiency in a technological world exist.
These are the titles of some of the funded projects currently underway in the Human Factors and Systems Department. The broad range of topics suggests a strong diversity in our expertise that continues to attract sponsors. Our sponsoring agencies include the FAA, the USAF, the US Army and the DOT.
- A multi-axis Approach to Measuring and Interpreting Team Communications
- FITS Instructor Education Research: Learner Centered Grading and Debriefing Skills
- A Data Driven Approach to the Development of a Taxonomy for Single Pilot Resource Management
- Transfer of Airplane Upset Recovery Training Using a Desktop and Centrifugal Flight Simulators
- Comparison of Scenario-Based with Traditional Training of “Glass” Instrument Flight
- Human Factors in Evacuation: Modeling Human Behavior During Emergencies
- Quantifying the Cognitive, Symptomatic and Endocrine Impact of Aviation Illusions
- Bone Conduction Speech Intelligibility: Differences between Male and Female Voices
Contact
For more information about the research conducted by the ERAU Human Factors and Systems Department, especially if you would like to partner with us on your unique idea, contact :
Dr. Jon French E-mail: frenc70f@erau.edu Phone: 386-226-6384 Fax: 386-226-7050
