The NASA MATB-II predicts prospective memory performance during complex simulated flight

The NASA MATB-II predicts prospective memory performance during complex simulated flight

Van Benthem, C. (Carleton University)
Shanahan, C. (Carleton University)
Ma, C. (Carleton University)
Fraser, A. (Carleton University)
Herdman, C.M. (Carleton University)

2019-05-07

Prospective memory is essential for flight, where failures can result in incorrect flight control settings, leading to loss of life and equipment. Furthermore, prospective memory is highly-sensitive to pilot age, cognition, and experience. This research reports on the relation of the NASA Multi-Attribute Test Battery-II (MATB-II) to prospective memory during simulated VFR flight (N=51). Prospective memory was indexed with specialized radio calls that were associated with non-focal visual cues. Linear regression models examined the relative association of MATB-II variables to prospective memory in low and high workloads. System monitoring, psychomotor tracking, and resource management, generally at higher difficulty levels, were the variables most predictive of prospective memory, r2 =0.41. Pilot experience improved the model in the high workload condition. Estimating risk for prospective memory failures via multitasking ability, with a focus on monitoring tasks, may inform cognitive assessment approaches to enhance aviation safety.

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