Sensitivity Analysis of Pilot Behavior Tested on Flight Simulator

This paper describes another option for the evaluation and analysis of data measured on flight simulator using alternative human behavior models – human as a pilot while flying an aircraft. Paper also describes the original method of mathematical human behavior model sensitivity analysis, or more precisely, pilot's response to a sudden change of flight altitude. The model is in the form of a rational fraction function of 2 order and is used for all practical experiments. Individual coefficients of the transfer function represent the pilot's ability to fly the aircraft, i.e. all the coefficients have a specific and practical meaning. The main aim of this paper is to analyze relative sensitivities of all the transfer function coefficients of the pilot's behavior model. Another aim of this paper is to determine coefficient ranges of the pilot's behavior model for further practical use. Key-Words: Human-machine interaction, pilot behavior model, mechatronic system pilot–aircraft, analog filter realization, MATLAB®, Simulink®.