Rebecca,
Rather than reply to you directly, I though this might start an interesting
thread on
the forum.
I would offer training in the human factors of aeronautical decision making
as a prime area for research. The reasons
´ most of the accidents and incidents have a component of failed DM in them
´ there is a strong body of literature to support new research (we are
not starting from scratch) - in other words there is some maturity
in the topic
´ there is an expectation that training programmes could be developed
(AND ASSESSED) within a reasonable timeline.
Research is mainly required to bridge the gap between theory and practice.
Cheers
Keith
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The NASA Aviation Safety Research Initiative will include an element
to support research to improve safety by improving human performance
through more effective training. The training research element will
support both intramural work at NASA research centers and grants to
outside organizations.
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WE NEED YOUR HELP!
We are soliciting suggestions, especially from those in the operational
communities:
What do you think are the most urgent needs for training that would
substantially improve the safety of aviation operations?
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Please address your comments and suggestions to:
Rebecca Chute
email: rchute_at_mail.arc.nasa.gov
phone: (650)604-0771
fax: (650)604-3729
mail: NASA Ames Research Center
Mail-Stop 262-4
Moffett Field CA 94035-1000
Key Dismukes, Ph.D.
Chief Scientist for Aviation Human Factors
You may also visit our Web site for future updates:
http://olias.arc.nasa.gov/training/
Rebecca D. Chute
NASA Ames Research Center
Mail Stop 262-4
Moffett Field, CA 94035-1000
Phone: 650-604-0771
Fax: 650-604-3729
email: rchute_at_mail.arc.nasa.gov
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