Paper Info
Title
Cognitive Ability Determinants of Elite Pilot Performance.
Abstract
The role of the modern pilot requires a high degree of situational awareness. This involves the ability to search for relevant information, assess opportunities and priorities, and maintain performance under stress. The PC-based WOMBATT(TM) test has been designed to measure individual aptitude to cope with such demands. In the first experiment performance on the WOMBAT test was compared with performance on a battery of tests of specific underlying abilities. In the second experiment the performance of elite soaring pilots was compared with that of matched pilot and control groups. The results support the theory that the WOMBAT test measures individual ability to maintain situational awareness and that this ability is found in high levels in elite pilots.
Year
DOI
Venue
1997
10.1518/001872097778668004
HUMAN FACTORS
Keywords
Field
DocType
ergonomics,occupational safety,human factors,cognitive ability,cognition,alertness,awareness,injury prevention,suicide prevention
Social psychology,Situation awareness,Simulation,Elite,Human factors and ergonomics,Aptitude,Engineering,Cognition,Accident prevention,Psychometrics,Alertness
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
39
4
0018-7208
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
1
0.51
5
Authors
1
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
David O'Hare15111.86