Errors of memory in air traffic control

Memory is a critical factor in determining the effectiveness of the air traffic controller’s mental ‘picture’ or situation awareness. The aim of this research was to investigate the types of errors that occur in air traffic control (ATC). This paper reviews examples of ‘errors’ of memory from applie...

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Published in:Safety science 2005-10, Vol.43 (8), p.571-588
Main Author: Shorrock, Steven T.
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Air traffic control
Biological and medical sciences
Controller tools
Ergonomics. Human factors
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Human error
Incident analysis
Interviews
Memory
Occupational psychology
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
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