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MED 8.2.9 VIGILANCE DURING OPS SHIFTS

There are times, especially during night shifts, where the traffic volume/demand is low. During periods with light stimulation, monotony can occur. Combine monotony with the fatigue that most will experience on a night shift and it can lead to less … Continued

Performance Measurement in ATC

57TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Accra, Ghana, 19-23 March 2018 WP No. 155 Performance Measurement in ATC Presented by PLC Summary Performance Measurement in ATC continues to be an issue in several parts of the world. Existing IFATCA policy is strongly against … Continued

Critical Incident Stress Management – Update of IFATCA Policy on Stress

36TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Taipei, Taiwan, 17-21 March 1997 WP No. 160 Critical Incident Stress Management – Update of IFATCA Policy on Stress Introduction Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) was placed on the SC4 work programme following acceptance of a late … Continued

IFATCA Vision Document – Update Human Factors

42ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 17-21 March 2003 WP No. 165 IFATCA Vision Document – Update Human Factors Introduction Human Factors issues have become a primary consideration in air traffic control today. In 1998, the Executive Board requested a … Continued

The Ageing Controller

49TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, 12-16 April 2010 WP No. 161 The Ageing Controller Presented by PLC Summary The WP looks into the influence of ageing on skills and performance of an ATCO. It contains an overview of … Continued

Fatigue Risk Management Systems

52ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Bali, Indonesia, 24-28 April 2013 WP No. 159 Fatigue Risk Management Systems Presented by PLC Summary This paper provides an analysis of (recent) scientific findings on fatigue (without taking individual situations in consideration) and the risks resulting … Continued

Report of the Remote Tower Standing Committee (ROSC)

62ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Montego Bay, Jamaica, 8-12 May 2023 WP No. 97 Report of the Remote Tower Standing Committee (ROSC) Presented by ROSC Summary The ROSC has had 14 meetings and produced several documents on topics related to remote … Continued

Human Factor Considerations on “New Working Methods”

58TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Conchal, Costa Rica, 20-24 May 2019 Agenda Item: C.6.2 – WP No. 155 Human Factor Considerations on “New Working Methods” Presented by PLC Summary New technologies, tools and the possibilities to have ATM data available not only … Continued

HF Considerations when Operating Multiple Operational Positions/Sectors

57TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Accra, Ghana, 19-23 March 2018 WP No. 162 HF Considerations when Operating Multiple Operational Positions/Sectors Presented by PLC Summary Why are human conditions, such as fatigue, complacency, and stress, so important in aviation? These conditions, along with … Continued

The “Free Flight Concept” – Human Factors Considerations

38TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Santiago, Chile, 15-19 March 1999 WP No. 161 The “Free Flight Concept” – Human Factors Considerations Introduction Prompted by concerns that the present system of enroute control of air traffic was inflexible and in the belief that … Continued