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Author Background

Yixuan Chen earned a Master of Science degree in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2018.

Dr. Dahai Liu is currently a Professor in the School of Graduate Studies in the College of Aviation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He earned his Ph.D. in Industrial and Management Systems Engineering from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.

Dr. Dennis Vincenzi is currently an Associate Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, WW. He earned his Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Central Florida.

Dr. Donald Metscher is a currently a Professor and Program Coordinator for M.S. in Aviation in the College of Aviation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He earned his D.B.A from Nova Southeastern University.

Abstract

Runway incursion is a leading cause of serious incidents and accidents at airports. A common cause of runway incursions is unfamiliarity with the airport layout. To address this, we designed an electronically interactive application intended as a practice tool for pilots during flight preparation. The aim of this application is to improve pilots’ familiarity with airports, ultimately helping to reduce runway incursions, with the goals of being interactive, affordable, easily accessible, and designed for use on mobile devices. We applied a systems engineering approach that adheres to human factors engineering principles to ensure user-friendly design and optimization of the interaction between humans and machines. The software, CORE, a model-based systems engineering tool, was used to manage system requirements and ensure clear traceability and rationale for each function. A prototype of the interface underwent evaluation through a heuristic approach, and experts involved generally concurred that the application would significantly enhance pilots’ learning experiences regarding airport environments during flight preparation, as compared to solely studying Federal Aviation Administration airport diagrams. This project offers a guideline for software engineers to develop the application efficiently and with minimal confusion.

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