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Postcard from Unknown to [Milton Wright], from Paris, France (La Seine au Point-du-Jour)
Get PDFAn undated postcard from Paris, France featuring a bustling market along the Seine River. Collected by Milton Wright.https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/special_ms711_postcards/1086/thumbnail.jp
Postcard from Unknown to [Milton Wright], from Abbotsford, Scotland (Abbotsford from South-West)
Get PDFAn undated postcard from Abbotsford, Scotland featuring the city. Collected by Milton Wright.https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/special_ms711_postcards/1106/thumbnail.jp
Postcard from Unknown to [Milton Wright], from Paris, France (Fontaine Saint-Michel)
Get PDFAn undated postcard from Paris, France featuring the Fontaine Saint-Michel. Collected by Milton Wright.https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/special_ms711_postcards/1079/thumbnail.jp
Mapping User-Centered Design Evaluation Methods to System Development Stages Applied to Air Traffic Management Technology Development
Get PDFUser involvement in software prototype evaluation is often constrained by availableresources. To optimize user engagement in design development, we compiled aframework mapping user-centered design evaluation methods to system developmentphases as a function of fidelity; namely, utilizing lower-fidelity/lower resourceburden methods (e.g., cognitive walkthroughs) at early prototype developmentphases, and higher-fidelity/higher resource burden methods (e.g., field testing) duringlater phases. The benefits of this approach lie in the efficient utilization of time andresources during iterative product development, focusing on incorporating the “right”evaluation methods at the “right” times. We utilized this framework to guideprototype development and evaluation efforts in a program sponsored by NAVCANADA in which a suite of air traffic management and weather decision supporttools are under varying stages of development
Exploring the Effects of Video Gaming on Workload and Situational Awareness in Student Pilots
Get PDFThis study examined the influence of the amount one plays video games on theworkload and situational awareness (SA) of student pilots at an aeronauticaluniversity. Twenty-five student pilots, with and without video gaming experience,participated in simulated traffic pattern flights with varying workload levels.Following these simulations, they self-evaluated their workload using the NASATLXscale. Workload levels were manipulated by the amount of aircraft traffic,the volume of air traffic control communications, and clearance changes for theaircraft (i.e., multitasking). The study found significantly higher self-reports ofworkload in the high-workload scenario than in the low-workload scenario. Selfreportedhigher workload was inversely correlated with SA. Gamers were morelikely to have better SA in the traffic pattern than non-gamers. These findingsunderscore the significant mental workload often experienced by aircraft pilotsduring periods of increased cognitive demand
Measuring Workload & Situational Awareness Using the Detection Response Task
Get PDFThis research is attempting to detect a loss of situational awareness (SA) in anaviation context, using the Detection Response Task (DRT). A survey phaserevealed current aviation personnel’s understanding of the construct of SA, how itis currently taught and assessed, and what are the observed indicators of a loss ofSA. The survey results validated the link between SA, cognitive capacity andworkload, and the cognitive and physical indicators of SA loss identified from theliterature review. This experimentation phase used the Modifiable MultitaskingEnvironment (ModME) software to simulate pilot workload and behaviour. Part ofthe ModME design incorporated a version of the DRT as a secondary task.Participants’ response times and accuracy to the aviation-contextualized DRT offera measure of cognitive load. Condition 1 manipulated workload through theprimary task (Object Tracking) using four difficulty levels with randomisedpresentation order and a secondary (Monitoring) task as the DRT. For Condition 2,further manipulation of workload was achieved by adding a tertiary task (AircraftCoordination - Projection). Response times and accuracy rates were recorded forall tasks. The results show the experiment methodology was sensitive tomanipulation of workload and validated the use of the DRT to measure cognitiveworkload in the simulated pilot multitasking context. These finding suggest that theDRT may be able to measure changes in cognitive load in pilots while executingtasks requiring situational awareness. Future experiments will attempt to linkcognitive performance and the detection of a loss of SA
Evaluating Drone Operator Motor Skills: A Comparison Between Simulated and Real Environments
Get PDFThis paper investigates the use of drone simulation software as a tool forevaluating drone operators’ motor skills in real scenarios. The experimentalscenario was a task based on the NIST Open Test Lanes concept, in whichoperators follow a designated route and take pictures of targets placed insidebuckets. An experiment was conducted using this scenario in two simulatedenvironments and a real setup, with two different drones. Ten licensed droneinstructors participated in the experiment. The results demonstrate that theperformance trends were consistent across both simulations and realenvironments, supporting the idea that simulators are reliable enough to be usedas a benchmark tool for predicting drone operators’ performance curves, makingthem useful for training planning
Enhancing Human Performance in Aviation Technical Operations Extended Reality (Xr) Training Systems Tailored to Human Aptitudes
Get PDFAviation technical operations require precision, problem-solving, and situationalawareness in high-pressure environments. As these tasks become more complex, trainingsolutions must evolve to meet the growing demands placed on aviation technicians. Thisresearch investigates the application of extended reality (XR) training systems in aviationtechnical operations, focusing on how these systems can be designed to leverage humanaptitudes for improved performance and learning outcomes. Through an interdisciplinaryapproach combining human factors research, cognitive science, and XR technology, thisstudy examines the relationship between individual cognitive, perceptual, and motorabilities and their impact on training effectiveness. The research identifies key humanaptitudes—such as spatial reasoning, task-switching abilities, and visual perception—thatinfluence how technicians interact with XR-based training tools in performingmaintenance and diagnostic tasks. Topics will cover how XR training systems may beenhanced by tailoring content and interactions to match the cognitive profiles andaptitudes of individual users. This study is a comprehensive review of design solutionssuch as adaptive task difficulty, personalized feedback, and real-time guidance throughXR interfaces that may optimize human performance by reducing cognitive overload,improving retention, and increasing task accuracy. Potential design recommendations forXR training systems that align with these human aptitudes will be discussed, proposing ashift toward user-centered training tools that not only improve technical competency butalso adapt to the strengths and limitations of each individual learner. These solutions arecrucial for advancing aviation safety and efficiency in a field where human performanceremains a critical factor
The Guardian the Month of April 2025
Get PDFNews articles from The Guardian for the Month of April 2025. The Guardian is the official student-run newspaper for Wright State University. It has been published regularly since March of 1965.https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/guardian/3676/thumbnail.jp
The Guardian the Month of May 2025
Get PDFNews articles from The Guardian for the Month of May 2025. The Guardian is the official student-run newspaper for Wright State University. It has been published regularly since March of 1965.https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/guardian/3677/thumbnail.jp