Instructions:
Write a literature review that highlights the various human factors aspects in Unmanned Aerial Systems flight. (Maximum 10 pages, not including references)
The following elements are required for your paper:
Introduction
Background of UAS and Civilian Use (2 points)
Describe the various UAS (‘drones’) civilian applications
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1 point
2 points
Does not meet standards
Brief description of UAS uses
Detailed description of UAS
Cognition, Stress, and Decision Making Elements in UAS flying (8 points)
Explore the various cognition and decision-making elements associated with UAS civilian flying. What are some of the human factors challenges for the pilot? Be sure to include how automation and user interface/interaction can play a role in the effectiveness of the pilot.
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1-4 points
5-7 points
8 points
Does not meet standards
Briefly mentions some elements of Cognition aspects but lacks adequate detail
Paper addresses all these elements; however, some detail is lacking or errors in this section
All elements addressed with excellent detail
Previous flight Experience vs. Gamer experience vs. no experience (8 points)
Explore some of the research conducted with respect to various types of experience and whether they correlate to UAS flight ability. Detail how the studies were conducted
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1-4 points
5-7 points
8 points
Does not meet standards
Briefly examines how experience may or may not relate to flight ability but lacks adequate detail
Paper adequately examines experience vs. ability but does not go into how studies were conducted in high detail; or some errors in this section
All elements addressed with excellent detail with respect to how various research was conducted to examine experience with respect to ability
Conclusion (2 points)
Conclude the paper with summarizing how human factors is involved with UAS flying. Include your inferences as to what are the most important elements, based on your research, that would make a good UAS pilot.
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1 point
2 points
Does not meet standards
Brief conclusion (weak)
Detailed conclusion with excellent inferences made