Mensch und Luftfahrt

What it is about

You learn how human performance and perception influence safety in aviation and how ergonomic design of systems, cockpits and processes helps minimize errors. In the end you will be able to analyze ergonomic aspects, evaluate cockpit and display designs, and apply methods for validation and verification of ergonomic solutions.

What you will be able to do

• Understand and analyze the challenges of perception and human performance in aviation
• Practically apply ergonomic design methods
• Assess cockpits and displays for risks of human error
• Understand and apply methods for validating ergonomic aspects
• Name and apply mechanisms ensuring safety in flight operations
• Analyze the influence of human error at different levels (development, organizational, operational)
• Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the use of automation

What the module consists of

• VorlesungConveying the professional content and interdisciplinary aspects
• mündliche ÜbungenSmall exercises embedded in the lecture for active work in the instructional discussion
• Exkursion (ggf.)Practical insights (if offered)

Teaching method

• Vorlesung durch einen Lehrbeauftragten aus der LuftfahrtindustriePractically oriented conveyance of topics and experiential knowledge
• Lehrgespräch mit mündlichen ÜbungenInteractive development and discussion of the contents with students