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Human Performance and Limitations

Course Code:
21LVYO
Academic Degree:
bachelor
Study Programme:
Technology in Transportation and Telecommunications (B1041A040001)
semesterlanguagestudy field / specialization
6czech flagLED Air Transport - B-LED
Form of Study:
full-time
Credits:
3
Number of Hours:
2 + 0 hours per week - in full-time study
Type of Course:
obligatory
Course Completion:
exam
Supervisor:
doc. Ing. Luboš SOCHA, Ph.D. et Ph.D.
Course Tutor:
 
Department of Air Transport (16121)
Supervising Department:
Department of Air Transport (16121)
Keywords:
human factors in aviation, flight safety, basic aviation physiology, basic aviation psychology, sensory perception, human information processing, memory & learning, human error, body rhythms, sleep & awareness, human performace, fatigue, stress
Abstract:
Human performace & limitations, aptibility & competence, accident statistics, flight safety, basics of flight physiology, man & environment, breathing & circulation, sensory system, health & hygiene, health preservation, intoxication, incapacitation, basics of flight psychology, human information processing, memory & learning, theory & model of human error, body rhythms & sleep, stress, fatigue, working methods.
Objectives:
Introduce the students in the topic of human factors in aviation. Provide a comprehensive survey of physiology and psychology in the extent needed for further explanation, explain the basic concept of human performance and limitations in aviation with special respect to flight safety.