Understanding the use of automation in helicopters

Doctoral thesis (2023)

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Copyright: © 2023 D. Friesen
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4233/uuid:9bd2f753-1944-411d-b29c-95316f008564
Automation Helicopter Human-Machine Interface
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2023

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English

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Abstract

Helicopters possess the unique capability of hovering stationary in the air and landing with relative ease in a variety of terrain, which sets them apart from fixed-wing aircraft. However, due to operations close to terrain and obstacles, piloting a helicopter can be a challenging task that involves risk of incidents and accidents. One avenue to increase helicopter safety is providing improved cockpit automation functions which optimally support the pilots, such that they can react to every safety-critical situation to the best of their ability...