Framing the Design, Evaluation, and Certification Process for NextGen Technologies and Procedures: Automation Roles and Responsibilities

Abstract

To address the foreseeable safety and environmental issues associated with the projected increase in air traffic, an overhaul of the existing air traffic management system, referred to as NextGen, is underway. To support NextGen capabilities, a system of new technologies and procedures will replace or be integrated with current technologies and procedures. This overhaul will, no doubt, change a pilot’s roles and responsibilities, in addition to challenging their existing and future interactions with flight deck automation. To address these challenges, current efforts are being made to develop taxonomies, guidelines, and recommendation that aid with designing, evaluating, and certifying NextGen technologies and procedures. The specific focus for these products is on mitigating pilot error that results from the poor design and integration of NextGen technologies and procedures. The goal of the proposed panel will be to introduce these products, and gain insight and receive feedback from the audience on thei...