Merging Control and Feedback to Reduce Mode Confusion in the Cockpit
Résumé
Mode confusion and automation surprises in aviation raise questions about the design of flight deck interfaces. Prior research investigated the use of the current interfaces and how they can impact the pilot’s awareness of modes, and proposed design solutions to reduce mode confusions by improving feedback and interaction with modes. This paper explores a novel design that brings together mode control and feedback in a single interface. The interface aims to reduce mode confusions. Moreover,
the paper highlights 5 key dimensions that influenced the design. In the future, we intend to evaluate the proposed interface to validate its benefits.