Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-1-2021
City
Corvallis
State
OR
Abstract
Augmented cognition is a form of human-systems interaction in which physiological sensing of a user’s cognitive state is used to precisely invoke system automations when needed. The present study monitored the in-flight physiological state of the pilot to determine the optimal combination of EEG indices to predict variations in workload, or opportunities for augmented cognition.The [sic] participants were 10 collegiate aviation students with FAA commercial pilot certificates and current medical certificates. Each participant performed a uniform flight scenario that included procedures that varied in workload demands. All maneuvers were performed while simultaneously acquiring EEG data in flight. The EEG data were divided into periods of high and low workload. Power spectral density values were computed and subjected to several machine learning methods to distinguish high and low workload periods. The results indicate excellent classification accuracy for distinguishing low and high workload. The present results further demonstrate the potential of augmented cognition.
Repository Citation
Wilson, N.,
Gorji, H. T.,
VanBree, J.,
Hoffmann, B.,
Tavakolian, K.,
& Petros, T.
(2021). Identifying Opportunities for Augmented Cognition During Live Flight Scenario: An Analysis of Pilot Mental Workload Using EEG. 94th International Symposium on Aviation Psychology, 444-449.
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