by Admin | Feb 16, 2021 | News, The University of Southampton
The University of Southampton’s paper ‘Using the Perpetual Cycle Model and Schema World Action Research Method to generate design requirements for new avionics systems’ has been published in the academic journal ‘Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing &...
by Andy Astill | May 14, 2020 | News, The University of Southampton
In a four-page research showcase “Aviation Human Factors at the University of Southampton” in Issue 30 of EuroControl’s HindSight magazine, OFD partner University of Southampton outlines recent research activities into the effects of turbulence performed by its...
by Andy Astill | Apr 14, 2020 | GE Aviation, News, The University of Southampton
With the recent introduction of large area touch screens on the latest versions of the A350 and 777, there remain concerns that touch screen interfaces are inferior to mechanical controls on the flight deck, especially while under the effects of turbulence. Open...
by Andy Astill | Feb 27, 2020 | GE Aviation, News, The University of Southampton
OFD is entering a busy period as several human factor evaluation trials are underway involving all of the OFD partners. This week saw the start of the trials taking place at the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research involving GE and the Transportation Research...
by Admin | Nov 12, 2019 | BAE Systems, Coventry University, Events, GE Aviation, Rolls-Royce, The University of Southampton
Join members of the Open Flight Deck (OFD) consortium – GE Aviation, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, University of Southampton and Coventry University – at the ATI Conference (19th and 20th November) for an exploration of how the partners are working together towards the...
by Admin | Aug 22, 2019 | GE Aviation, News, The University of Southampton
A joint endeavour between the University of Southampton and GE Aviation, “Future technology on the flight deck: assessing the use of touchscreens in vibration environments” has been published in the academic journal, Ergonomics, and is available online. Please find...