Assessing Single Pilot Incapacitation using Low-Fidelity Simulation

Abstract In the framework of SAFELAND project, a Low-Fidelity Simulation (LFS) tool was developed and applied in collaboration with SAFEMODE project. This allows preliminary evaluation system under development during its early stages, being an intermediate step between concept other hands-on simulation activities, such as Real-Time Simulations (RTS). The LFS is simpler less costly than RTS, but already involves final users immersive human-in-the-loop activities to experience at low level maturity, identifying key issues roles, procedures, human-automation interaction operational evaluation. Therefore, carried out provide first understanding assessment different aspects feasibility core ideas regarding operations, which addresses incapacitation landing Single Pilot operated aircraft support Ground Station. Despite limitations console slide deck activity itself, engagement perceived high by involved participants considered valuable for new concept. this way, points were uncovered better understood both execution LFS, example: workload, situational awareness, responsibilities, procedures. Broader also explored, dynamic on-board pilot ground station pilot, addition that pilots Air Traffic Control (ATC).